Learn the wonder of different shapes through the art of Josef Albers Squares & Other Shapes uses the vivid artworks of Josef Albers to guide children through a wide range of geometrics, one artwork per page, beginning with squares and returning to them as a familiar refrain throughout. The variations between the vibrant shapes add to the book’s visual richness, and the accompanying text provides a relatable and engaging commentary that will encourage discussion. Josef Albers was a leading pioneer of 20th-century Modernism, best known for his Homages to the Square paintings, and his publication Interaction of Color. Albers was a teacher, a writer, a painter, a theorist, and, in this groundbreaking book, his influential art is used to teach shapes, one of the most important concepts for young children to learn. Each title in this must-own series of artful read-aloud board uses masterpieces by celebrated artists to teach one of the top early-learning concepts for toddlers. Each concept is explored playfully through a curated selection of beautifully reproduced artworks while the accompanying text enriches the experience with witty, conversational commentary and an ‘about the artist’ text. Companion books in this series feature the art of Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse, Ellsworth Kelly, and Alexander Calder.

The light-weight board makes the pages easy for a baby or toddler to grasp, developing dexterity and hand-eye coordination. The easy clip-on ring, is perfect for attaching to a buggy, pram or car seat, making the book ideal for entertainment on the move.

This funny, bold and characterful picture storybook introduces young readers to the shapes, as they meet the Squares and the Triangles. Meet the squares. They are straightforward, supportive and reliable. Squares like things to be even. But they don't get on very well with the Triangles... The Triangles are edgy, sharp and creative but they really don't like the Squares. Circle comes across these two groups but just can't take a side! When a fight breaks out between the two shapes, will circle be able to help turn things around? Featuring charmingly simple illustrations and plenty of puns, We Are the Shapes is a truly fun introduction to shapes that children will love to read time and time again.