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Round is a Mooncake: A Book of Shapes

by Roseanne Thong · 2000

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A little girl's neighborhood becomes a discovery ground of things round, square and rectangular. Many of the objects are Asian in origin, other universal: round rice bowls and a found pebble, square dim sum and pizza boxes, rectangular Chinese lace and very special pencil case. Bright art accompanies this lively introduction to shapes and short glossary explains the cultural significance of the objects featured in the book. Perfect for read-alouds or one-on-one sharing.

Themes
diversitydiversityMore like thisLess of thisfoodfoodMore like thisLess of this
Setting
2000s2000sMore like thisLess of thisChinaChinaMore like thisLess of thisAsiaAsiaMore like thisLess of this
Subject
sciencescienceMore like thisLess of this
Audience
picture bookschildrens
Length
short · 40 pages

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