This Is a Book of Shapes

The creator of King Arthur's Very Great Grandson and Green Pants switches gears with a slyly silly introduction to shapes--just watch out for the emus First comes the circle. Then the square and the triangle. Then the . . . emu pushing a pancake wagon down a hill? What begins as a concept book about everyone's geometric favorites soon defies expectations with a series of funny and imaginative twists. Award-winning author-illustrator Kenneth Kraegel pairs a deadpan text with simple wood-grained shapes, interspersed with vibrant illustrations of animals engaged in hilariously absurd pastimes. Each page turn builds on the delicious anticipation the contrast creates to make this a unique and rollicking story-time hit.Author: Kenneth KraegelISBN-10: 1536207012ISBN-13: 9781536207019Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)Language: EnglishPublished: 09/08/2020Pages: 30Format: Board BookWeight: 0.85lbsSize: 7.40h x 7.30w x 0.70dReview Citation(s): Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 09/01/2020Kirkus Review