Round Is a Tortilla
A Book of Shapes

Description
In this lively picture book, children discover shapes all around them!
A feast for the eyes and playful lesson in language for young readers, Round Is a Tortilla features rich, boisterous illustrations, fun-to-read rhyming text, and an informative glossary to explore words in Spanish throughout the book that may be new to some.
Round are tortillas
and tacos, too
Round is a bowl of abuela's stew.
Oval is my favorite locket,
A special pebble in my pocket.
I find ovals at the store
Huevos, olives, beans galore.
Shape by shape, this playful concept book will reinforce the shapes found in every child's day: rectangles are ice-cream carts and stone metates, while triangles are slices of watermelon and quesadillas. Many of the featured objects are Latino in origin, and all are universal in appeal.
Perfect for:
- Parents, caregivers, preschool teachers, and librarians seeking kids' books that offer a fun way to explore shape concepts and multicultural reading
- Anyone looking to expand the diversity of their reading and build a bilingual vocabulary
- Birthday, holiday, baby shower, or family gift
- Fans of Besos for Baby, Palatero Man, Fry Bread, laugh-and-learn books like If You Give a Mouse a Cookie and Eric Carle board books, and Sonia Sotomayor's children's book Just Ask!
About this Author
Roseanne Greenfield Thong is a journalist and English teacher. She is the author of Green Is a Chile Pepper, Round Is a Mooncake, Red Is a Dragon, and Wish. She lives in Fountain Valley, California.
Reviews
AWARD WINNING: A Texas 2x2 Reading List selection A Bank Street College of Education Best Book of the Year An ALA Notable Children's Book Nominee REVIEWS: [star] 'A lovely book for teaching and sharing shapes . . . also a terrific title about family, fun, and sharing.' --School Library Journal, starred review 'Inviting, rhyming text is delightfully animated. . . . Stunning.' --Booklist 'Charming. . . . A celebration of both shapes and Hispanic culture.' --Kirkus Reviews
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