Awards
- Commended for School Library Journal blogger Elizabeth Bird's 2020 Math Books for Kids selection 2020 (United States)
- Commended for School Library Journal blogger Elizabeth Bird’s “2020 Math Books for Kids” selection 2020 (United States)
- Short-listed for CBC Books 52 Canadian picture books coming out in fall 2020 selection 2020 (Canada)
- Short-listed for CBC Books “52 Canadian picture books coming out in fall 2020” selection 2020 (Canada)
- Short-listed for CCBC Best Books for Kids & Teens Selection 2021 (Canada)
- Winner of Mathical Book Prize Honor Book 2022 (United States)
Overview
The padded hardcover edition that published in September 2020 earned starred reviews from School Library Journal and Kirkus Reviews, and continues to sell steadily Part of our Toddler Tough imprint, which promises a high-quality format with sturdy boards Includes a parental guide on the back cover with the following categories:Learning Shapes: A foundation for later math conceptsRhyme & Rhythm: Encourage recitation, a first step to readingMotor Skills: Practice tracing shapes with a fingerFamily Reading Ages 13: Read together to foster learning development Perfect for fans of Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site Buyers who appreciated the enrichment activities at the end of Mies van Hout's From 1 to 10 will be glad to see similar back matter in this book Combines a vehicle concept book with a shape concept book to make learning engaging for little ones who love big trucks Trains the developmentally appropriate ability to identify shapes in real-world images Full-color photographs throughout with geometric shapes traced digitally on top The award-winning author has crafted a richer, more literary work than most concept books with rhyming text that toddlers will quickly learn and chant along One of SLJ blogger Elizabeth Bird's ""2020 Math Books for Kids"" World rights available
Full Product Details
Author: Victoria Allenby
Publisher: Pajama Press
Imprint: Pajama Press
Volume: 1
Dimensions:
Width: 22.90cm
, Height: 0.60cm
, Length: 22.90cm
Weight: 0.490kg
ISBN: 9781772781342
ISBN 10: 1772781347
Pages: 24
Publication Date: 26 November 2020
Recommended Age: From 2 to 5 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
Praise for Shape Up, Construction Trucks! Storytime gets a kick in the pants with this jaunty combo of shapes and vehicles....Clear, crisp, clean, and concise-trucks and shapes have never before looked (or sounded) this good. -Kirkus Reviews Starred Review
Author Information
Victoria Allenby has been writing poetry and stories for as long as she can remember. Her debut picture book, Nat the Cat Can Sleep Like That, won the 2014 Preschool Reads Award and was nominated for the 2015 SYRCA Shining Willow Award. She has followed up the success of this debut with the critically acclaimed early readers Timo's Garden, Timo's Party, and Timo Goes Camping, as well as several picture books, including Shape Up, Construction Trucks! which has earned multiple starred reviews. Victorial ives in Toronto, Ontario.
