Concept Books
Concept Books
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Concept books are used to introduce/teach basic concepts to children. These concepts are often things like ABCs, Counting, Shapes, Numbers, and Colors.
Round is a Tortilla: A Book of Shapes
Round is a Tortilla: A Book of Shapes
Author: Roseanne Thong
Illustrator: John Parra
Publisher Info: Chronicle Books, 2015
Description: In a beautiful setting of Hispanic culture, young children identify the shapes around them. As the children identify shapes within the illustrations, readers are also challenged to identify more of the shapes around them.
Evaluation: This story provides examples of basic shapes for children: circle, square, rectangle, triangle, and oval. There are bright illustrations full of shapes that reflect Hispanic culture for students to explore. There is also use of Spanish words and rhyming to help engage and spark curiosity within young students.
Usage: This resource would be best for preschool and kindergarten students (ages 3-6) to create curiosity about shapes through Hispanic culture. Students will be exposed to colorful illustrations that allow them to point out shapes they see throughout the story. Students will also be exposed to Spanish words and cultural that relate to the shapes they are learning about.
Just A Minute: A Trickster Tale and Counting Book
Just A Minute: A Trickster Tale and Counting Book
Author: Yuyi Morales
Illustrator: Yuyi Morales
Publisher Info: Chronicle Books, 2003
Description: In this original trickster tale, Señor Calavera arrives to take Grandma Beetle away, but she cleverly delays him with a growing list of chores. As she prepares for a birthday celebration, the story counts from one to ten in both English and Spanish, blending numbers with cultural traditions. With lively illustrations and a heartwarming family theme, this bilingual book offers a fun and engaging way for young readers to explore language and Hispanic culture.
Evaluation: This title is a delightful and engaging concept book that introduces children to counting from one to ten in both English and Spanish. Through its vibrant illustrations and playful storytelling, the book captures young readers’ attention while weaving in elements of Hispanic culture. The use of a traditional trickster tale adds a fun narrative layer that keeps the story entertaining and meaningful.
Usage: In the classroom, this book serves as a versatile teaching tool for Pre-K and Kindergarten students. It supports early math skills by reinforcing number recognition and counting, while also exposing children to a second language and cultural diversity. Teachers can use it for bilingual story time, number activities, or cultural discussions, making it an excellent resource for both literacy and cross-cultural learning.
Resource Overview By : J. Deel
A Busy Creature's Day Eating!
A Busy Creature's Day Eating!
Author & Illustrator: Mo Willems
Publisher: Hyperion Books for Children, March 2018
Description: Mo Willems delivers a smorgasbord of hunger, hubris, regret, and redemption as a Busy Creature hilariously chomps and chews its way from A to P and then to Z.
Intended Audience: Preschool-Kindergarten
Evaluation: In classic Mo Willems fashion, this story blends learning with fun. The silly choices the creature chooses to eat, along with the use of Potty for P, this story keeps kids engaged and laughing while learning the alphabet.
Usage: While this story is silly, it provides a great opportunity to not only teach children their ABC's but also engage children in discussion regarding edible vs. non-edible, along with highlighting the natural progression of repercussions for eating too much or eating the wrong thing.
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