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Shape Up, Construction Trucks!

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Shape Up, Construction Trucks! by Victoria Allenby is a delightful children's book that combines education and fun as it introduces young readers to different shapes. This lively and engaging story follows construction trucks at work, using their various tasks to teach kids about shapes in a relatable setting. It's a vibrant and interactive read that encourages learning through colourful illustrations and playful text.
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You might enjoy this book if your little one loves colourful construction sites and playful rhymes. It's perfect for engaging young children with its vibrant illustrations and fun shapes, fostering both learning and entertainment.

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Shape Up, Construction Trucks!

The more-than-just-a-shape book that earned starred reviews from School Library Journal and Kirkus Reviews is back in a board book format

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Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description

The padded hardcover edition of Shape Up, Construction Trucks! 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, this book 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 concepts.

Rhyme & Rhythm: Encourage recitation, a first step to reading.

Motor Skills: Practice tracing shapes with a finger.

Family Reading Ages 1-3: 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.

This book combines a vehicle concept book with a shape concept book to make learning engaging for little ones who love big trucks.

It trains the developmentally appropriate ability to identify shapes in real-world images.

Full-colour 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.

Series: Big, Little Concepts

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Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Shape Up, Construction Trucks! by Victoria Allenby is highly praised for its engaging blend of shapes and construction vehicles, winning several accolades and selections. Reviews highlight its clear and concise presentation, large photos, and bold type, which aid young readers in strengthening identification skills. The book's format allows parents to adjust reading difficulty, making it versatile and educational. It is celebrated for combining fun with learning and is deemed effective at expanding vocabulary and concepts in both construction and shapes.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781772781342

Publisher: Pajama Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 26 November 2020

Country: Canada

Imprint: Pajama Press

Illustration: Illustrations, color

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 6.0mm

Width: 229.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 490g

Pages: 24

About the Author

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.

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