Rhyming text examines the basic shapes round and square and how they appear in things around us, concluding with the recognition that there are many other shapes in the world as well
Miriam Schlein was an American author who wrote nearly 100 books that helped teach children about animals and more obscure ideas such as space and time. Her books include The Year of the Panda and Discovering Dinosaur Babies. Schlein died of vasculitis in Manhattan, New York, at age 78, in 2004.
This book would be very helpful to introduce shapes like circles and squares to children. It can also be connected to science where students can discuss animals and their life cycles and what shapes they are at different stages on their development.