Henry Arthur Pluckrose was the founder, in 1968, of Prior Weston primary school in London. He established a teaching model that aroused international interest and admiration. He was also a prolific author, editor, journalist and lecturer on educational and other subjects.
He published more than 300 books and touched the hearts and minds of thousands, perhaps millions.
This would be a fun read aloud when exploring shapes. I could use this text with all of elementary grades. I would use it for upper when discussing the content, but it has great pictures that could be used with the lower elementary grades. This text has many real life connections!