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Round is a Mooncake

A Book of Shapes By Roseanne Thong
Illustrated by Grace Lin

9 x 9 in; 40 pp ; full color throughout, Ages 4-8
Hardcover
Published in June, 2000
ISBN 0811826767
ISBN13 9780811826761

$15.99  

Round is a Mooncake -- 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.

Roseanne Thong is an English teacher who divides her time between Southern California and Hong Kong.

Read an interview with Roseanne Thong.

Grace Lin graduated from the Rhode Island School of Design.