Paris: A Book of Shapes

Hello, World

by Ashley Evanson

Introducing Hello, World, an exciting new board book series that pairs early learning concepts with colorful, stylish illustrations of cities around the world.

Paris is a treasure trove of fascinating there are triangles at the Louvre Museum, rectangles at Notre-Dame Cathedral, arches at the Arc de Triomphe, and stars in a beautiful Parisian night sky. Explore shapes all over Paris in this gorgeous board book!

Genres: Childrens, Picture Books, Travel, France, Geography

16 pages, Board Book

First published October 20, 2015

Reviews

[Sara (Sjthroughthelookingglass) · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a charming baby book. The shapes and colors captivated my baby's attention and I love that is subtly reminds me of my travels.

[Kristi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very cute! Harper loved this one.

[Megan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Super cute and a good way to introduce the city to little ones. Find the shapes!

[Josie Krysinski · Rating 5 out of 5]

When teaching shapes to young children, this would be a wonderful book to read as a whole class. You can teach students about the many shapes, as well as turn it into a game that can help check for understanding. (Who can spot the shapes first?) I will be adding this beautiful illustrated children's book into my classroom library.

[Kate M. Colby · Rating 5 out of 5]

Jack borrowed this book from the Ashland Public Library. Dada read it to him before bed.

This book features well-known landmarks and sites from Paris and asks the reader to identify shapes within them. It's beautifully illustrated and feels like how Paris would look as a cartoon. Super cute and pretty. Jack seems to like London and New York better so far.

[Veronica Goodman · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is another favorite by the same author of London: A Book of Opposites in the Hello, World series. While my daughter has never visited Paris, she marvels at the dreamy shapes of Versailles, the Louvre, and other Parisian treasures. It was also the way she learned her shapes so early!

[Barbara Mahoney · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book teaches a young child shapes using various buildings and other sights in Paris as examples of the shapes.

It is not a favorite of the child I read to who is only 2 years old. It might appeal to an older pre-schooler.

[Anne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just really fun Paris nostalgia. And shapes.

[Miss Pippi the Librarian · Rating 5 out of 5]

Shapes included: circle, triangle, square, rectangle, oval, arch, and star.

Reviewed from a library copy.

[Rosalind Andrews · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very engaged in this book!

[Rowan Jaffe]

From Joe and Elisabeth

[Steph · Rating 5 out of 5]

Honestly think this is the cutest way to teach about shapes AND amazing cities, all in one little board book! So cute!

[Vo Khon]

rectangle, triangle, circle, arch.
Read at:
https://archive.org/details/parisbook...

[Cecile · Rating 3 out of 5]

Boring.

[Sherry Scheline · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love that the little ones can join along with us on our reading adventure. This book is a book of shapes. Very easy. The colors are vibrant and beautiful.

[Meredith · Rating 3 out of 5]

This board book invites the reader to find different shapes within illustrations of famous Paris landmarks.

[Bree Sotirovich · Rating 4 out of 5]

board book for toddlers

[Alicia Evans · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is an interesting addition to the "shape book" genre. Readers will identify shapes while also learning more about what Paris culturally has to offer. The illustrations are bright and the shapes are easy to identify.

For: readers looking for an alternate shape book.

Possible red flags: some readers may not appreciate the added tidbits about the Paris culture/attractions in their shape book.

[Nickel Pickle · Rating 3 out of 5]

Edit: This book is much better now that I'm almost three! I know all of the shapes now and had fun looking for them in all of the pictures. It was a really fun game.

This book is only ok. I don't really understand shapes yet, so I don't get the point. I did like the stars.

[Valleri · Rating 5 out of 5]

A beautiful, simple board book filled with the wonder of Paris with the inclusion of an educational introduction to shapes. A vividly colorful addition to any young traveler-at-heart's library.

[Brittany · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love these books - absolutely love them. The illustrations are so colorful and beautiful. My toddler loves to flip the pages again and again!

[Agnes · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love shapes! I love to point at them while mommy reads to me! And I love Paris. Especially all of their baguettes.

[Cristina · Rating 5 out of 5]

A certified Luna-favorite! So very cute and interactive. We have a lot of fun with this one.