From shimmering skyscrapers to fluttering kites to twinkling stars high in the sky, everyday scenes become extraordinary as a young girl walks through her neighborhood noticing exciting new shapes at every turn. Far more than a simple concept book, City Shapes is an explosion of life.
Diana Murray's richly crafted yet playful verse encourages readers to discover shapes in the most surprising places, and Bryan Collier's dynamic collages add even more layers to each scene in this ode to city living.
"The endpapers offer a 3-D geometric world of colorful buildings. Children will enjoy studying the illustrations to identify the various shapes as well as the scattered collage photos of greenery, people, buildings, and cars. A colorful look at city life as well as a fun way to teach shapes to young children." — Barbara Auerbach, School Library Journal
Recommended Age | 4 - 7 |
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Author | Diana Murray |
Illustrator | Bryan Collier |
ISBN | 0316370924 |
Publication Date | Jun 21, 2016 |
Publisher | Little, Brown Books for Young Readers |
Language | English |