Round Is a Tortilla

In this lively picture book, children discover shapes all around them!A feast for the eyes and playful lesson in language for young readers, Round Is a Tortilla features rich, boisterous illustrations, fun-to-read rhyming text, and an informative glossary to explore words in Spanish throughout the book that may be new to some.Round are tortillas and tacos, tooRound is a bowl of abuela’s stew.Oval is my favorite locket,A special pebble in my pocket.I find ovals at the storeHuevos, olives, beans galore. Shape by shape, this playful concept book will reinforce the shapes found in every child’s day: rectangles are ice-cream carts and stone metates, while triangles are slices of watermelon and quesadillas. Many of the featured objects are Latino in origin, and all are universal in appeal.Perfect for: Parents, caregivers, preschool teachers, and librarians seeking kids' books that offer a fun way to explore shape concepts and multicultural reading Anyone looking to expand the diversity of their reading and build a bilingual vocabulary Birthday, holiday, baby shower, or family gift Fans of Besos for Baby, Palatero Man, Fry Bread, laugh-and-learn books like If You Give a Mouse a Cookie and Eric Carle board books, and Sonia Sotomayor's children's book Just Ask!