Shape Up, Construction Trucks!

Victoria Allenby

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Pajama Press
04 January 2021

Early learning: size, shapes & patterns; Poetry (Children's&YA); Transport (Children's&YA); Educational: Mathematics & numeracy

Series: Big, Little Concepts

"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 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 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"

By: Victoria Allenby
Imprint: Pajama Press
Country of Publication: Canada
Volume: 1
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 229mm, Spine: 6mm
Weight: 490g
ISBN: 9781772781342
ISBN 10: 1772781347
Series: Big, Little Concepts
Pages: 24
Publication Date: 04 January 2021
Recommended Age: From 2 to 5 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

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.

Reviews for Shape Up, Construction Trucks!

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

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)