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What is Round?

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What is Round? by Blossom Budney is a charming children's book that explores various objects and elements in the world that are round. Through rhythmic and playful text, it encourages young readers to discover and appreciate shapes in their everyday environment, fostering curiosity and imagination. The simplicity and vivid illustrations make it both engaging and educational for little ones.
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Format: Hardback
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You might enjoy this delightful children's book if you're looking to spark curiosity about the world around us, focusing on the concept of round shapes found in everyday objects and nature. Its simple yet engaging narrative is perfect for young readers beginning to explore and understand the beauty and wonder of different shapes.

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What is Round?

Through gentle verse this charming book, first published in the 1950s, explores a surprising range of items and sounds that come in round shapes. Striking and vibrant illustrations by Vladimir Bobri add humour and warmth to this joyful geometrical exploration for young children.

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Age range 3 to 6

Through gentle verse this charming book, first published in the 1950s, explores a surprising range of items and sounds that come in round shapes. Striking and vibrant illustrations by Vladimir Bobri add humour and warmth to this joyful geometrical exploration for young children.

Many things in the natural world are round - the moon, the sun, a nest, a bubble. And so are many delicious things to eat - a ball of ice-cream, a doughnut, a pie. And so too are more decorative objects such as a crown, a clock or a bauble on a Christmas tree. Through gentle verse this charming book, first published in the 1950s, explores a surprising range of items and sounds that come in round shapes. Striking and vibrant illustrations by Vladimir Bobri add humour and warmth to this joyful geometrical exploration for young children.

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The book features a distinctly vintage feel with its 1950s illustrations, offering a quirky take on the usual shape book format. The combination of traditional text and retro pictures creates a wonderfully whimsical experience. Described as a timeless treasure, it is considered a beautiful addition to any child's collection.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781851244812

Publisher: Bodleian Library

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 13 October 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bodleian Library

Illustration: 1 Illustrations, color

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Vladimir Bobri

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 200.0mm

Height: 247.0mm

Weight: 366g

Pages: 32

About the Author

Blossom Budney was the author of many books for children including 'Huff Puff Hickory Hill', 'A Cat Can Count' and 'My Pony, Joker'. Vladimir Bobri was an author, illustrator and artist, celebrated for his design work. From the 1940s he began to illustrate children’s books, a number of which have now become classics.

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