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Name: Shapes, shapes, shapes
Author: Tana Hoban

With bright photographs of familiar items—chairs, barrettes, and manhole covers—this book provides a visual study of basic geometric forms. Children see how everyday objects embody rounded and angular shapes, fostering an intuitive understanding of size, shape, and geometry. The layout encourages comparison and discussion, making geometry approachable for juvenile readers. The collection offers a straightforward, picture‑heavy approach to geometry that supports early learning in a fun and engaging way.

First publish date: 1986

Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books

Authors: Tana Hoban

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