Sign-In
Cart
Shapes
Paperback
Publisher Price: $11.99
PREORDER - Expected ship date January 18, 2027
Please select the version of book you would like to purchase.
ISBN10: 0637009584
ISBN13: 9780637009584
Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa
Published: Jan 18 2027
Pages: 40
Language: English
ISBN13: 9780637009584
Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa
Published: Jan 18 2027
Pages: 40
Language: English
A curious child notices hidden shapes like triangles and spirals that give buildings and natural forms strength, balance, and stability.
Batho is the kind of child who can't walk through a city without asking questions. On his way home from school in Cape Town, past the slopes of Table Mountain and the historic walls of the Castle of Good Hope, through the bold lines of the Zeitz MOCAA and the sweeping curves of the Bosjes Chapel, he begins to notice something remarkable. Hidden in plain sight are shapes -- triangles, arches, circles, spirals -- quietly holding everything up.
What starts as simple curiosity becomes an eye-opening journey into how the world is built. Batho discovers that these shapes aren't just beautiful; they are powerful. They create strength, balance, and stability in the buildings and landmarks that define his city -- and in natural forms too. With every new discovery, he learns to see engineering and design not as distant concepts, but as part of everyday life.
Set against a distinctly South African backdrop with universal appeal, Shapes blends story and STEAM learning in a way that feels organic and adventurous. It invites young readers to look more closely at their own surroundings, sharpening observational skills and sparking critical thinking. Visually engaging and highly giftable, this is a story that works as beautifully in the classroom and library as it does at home -- inspiring confidence, curiosity, and a deeper understanding of how our world fits together.
Batho is the kind of child who can't walk through a city without asking questions. On his way home from school in Cape Town, past the slopes of Table Mountain and the historic walls of the Castle of Good Hope, through the bold lines of the Zeitz MOCAA and the sweeping curves of the Bosjes Chapel, he begins to notice something remarkable. Hidden in plain sight are shapes -- triangles, arches, circles, spirals -- quietly holding everything up.
What starts as simple curiosity becomes an eye-opening journey into how the world is built. Batho discovers that these shapes aren't just beautiful; they are powerful. They create strength, balance, and stability in the buildings and landmarks that define his city -- and in natural forms too. With every new discovery, he learns to see engineering and design not as distant concepts, but as part of everyday life.
Set against a distinctly South African backdrop with universal appeal, Shapes blends story and STEAM learning in a way that feels organic and adventurous. It invites young readers to look more closely at their own surroundings, sharpening observational skills and sparking critical thinking. Visually engaging and highly giftable, this is a story that works as beautifully in the classroom and library as it does at home -- inspiring confidence, curiosity, and a deeper understanding of how our world fits together.
Also in
Concepts
Pokémon Epic Sticker Collection 3rd Edition: From Kanto to Paldea: Over 1,400 Stickers!
Pikachu Press
Paperback
$16.14
Too Loose, Too Tight, Just Right (Berenstain Bears)
Berenstain, Stan
Berenstain, Jan
Berenstain, Mike
Hardcover
$17.09
Howl for Halloween! with Brown Bear and Friends: An Interactive Board Book with Peek-A-Boo Sliders for Babies and Toddlers
Odd Dot
Carle, Eric
Hardcover
$12.34
Bob Books - First Stories Box Set of 12 Paperbacks Decodable Phonics Books, Ages 4 and Up, Kindergarten (Stage 1: Starting to Read)
Kertell, Lynn Maslen
Paperback
$17.09
The Very Hungry Caterpillar at the Tea Party: A Peek-Through Book with Raised Pieces
Carle, Eric
Hardcover
$10.44
I Really Want to See an Elephant: (A Playful Picture Book about Imagination, Creativity, and Perspective for Kids Ages 4-8)
Farley, Brianne
Hardcover
$18.04
Pat the Bunny Board Book: The Interactive Classic for Babies and Toddlers with Sturdy Board Pages
Kunhardt, Dorothy
Hardcover
$8.99
Sesame Street: Let's Go Potty, Elmo! (Potty Training Board Books for Toddlers 1-5 Years Old)
Froeb, Lori C.
Hardcover
$11.39
Yummy Yummy: (A Funny Board Book about Food, Eating, and Exploring the World for Babies and Toddlers)
Xiao, Forest
Hardcover
$8.09