My kindergartener came home with this book from school and was actually excited to show it to me. It's called "Stamp, Stamp" and it's all about shapes. Not just drawing shapes, but seeing how shapes are in everything around us. Teddy, the character, helps kids see how a circle can be a wheel or a square can be a window. It’s a pretty simple concept, but my kid seemed to like the hunt for shapes.
We read it together before bed. She really got into pointing out the shapes on each page and shouting out other things that looked like them. The pictures are cute and colorful, which definitely helped. There weren't any words she struggled with and she asked me to read it a second time right away, which is always a good sign. I thought it was short and sweet, which is perfect for a bedtime story when everyone's tired.
It's an AR level 1.4 book with only 0.5 points, so it's definitely aimed at the younger crowd. The word count is only 107, making it a super quick read, even for beginner readers. I'd say it's probably best for kids in kindergarten or first grade who are just learning about shapes or need a little extra practice.
This would be great for a kid who loves identifying things and making connections between objects. If your child is already a shape whiz, this might be a little too basic. However, if they are just starting to learn, it's a fun and engaging way to reinforce those concepts. I’m happy it sparked a little shape-finding adventure for us after we finished reading, and it didn't hurt that it earned her half an AR point without a struggle.