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Children's Nonfiction Size & Shape

Windows, Rings, and Grapes — a Look at Different Shapes

by (author) Brian P. Cleary

illustrated by Brian Gable

Publisher
Lerner Publishing Group
Initial publish date
Aug 2009
Category
Size & Shape, General
Recommended Age
5 to 9
Recommended Grade
k to 3
Recommended Reading age
8 to 9
  • Hardback

    ISBN
    9780822578796
    Publish Date
    Aug 2009
    List Price
    $21.95
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9781580138468
    Publish Date
    Aug 2011
    List Price
    $12.99

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Description

In this humorous look at shapes, Brian P. Cleary and Brian Gable introduce circles, ovals, triangles, squares, and rectangles. The comical cats of the wildly popular Words Are CATegorical® series explain how to identify each shape and provide loads of examples. Peppy rhymes, goofy illustrations, and kid-friendly examples make shaping up a snap!

About the authors

Brian P. Cleary is an American humorist, poet, and author. He is best known for his books written for grade-school children that explore grammar, math and poetry in humorous ways. In his role in the digital division of American Greetings, he's put words in the mouths of Dolly Parton, Christina Aguilera, William Shatner, Meghan Trainor and more. The multi-million selling author has performed poetry workshops in 500 elementary schools across the county. He lives in Cleveland, Ohio.

Brian P. Cleary's profile page

Brian Gable is a Canadian editorial cartoonist. He studied fine art at the University of Saskatchewan, subsequently studied education at the University of Toronto, and taught art at Brockville, Ontario. He was the editorial cartoonist at The Globe and Mail, and a seven time winner of national newspaper award since 1987. He currently lives in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Brian Gable's profile page

Editorial Reviews

"This book is a useful resource and could serve as an effective teaching tool, especially if coupled with good questions that probe and extend children's thinking." --Science Books & Films

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