When a Line Bends . . . A Shape Begins
What’s inside...
A line is thin. A line is narrow—curved like a worm, straight as an arrow. Squares, circles, triangles, and many more shapes abound in this lively book. With jaunty, rhyming text, young readers are invited to find different shapes on each busy, vibrant page. Once you start looking, you won't be able to stop! The perfect book for little ones beginning to distinguish shapes.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
3-7
Length
32 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What happens to the line in the story when it bends?
Can you think of other shapes we can make by bending lines?
How do you think the shapes feel when they change into something new?
Why do you think the shapes are important in our world?
Which shape was your favorite, and why?
Tip: Role play these questions
Before reading, ask your child what they know about shapes and lines to gauge their initial understanding.
While reading, pause at each new shape transformation to let your child guess what the line will create next.
Encourage your child to draw their favorite shape from the book and discuss why they chose it.
Relate the shapes in the book to everyday objects at home or outside to reinforce learning and make connections.
Ask your child to create a new ending to the story with a different shape, fostering creativity and comprehension.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Understanding Shapes and Geometry
Explanation: The book uses a simple line that bends and twists to form different shapes, effectively teaching basic geometric concepts.
Real-World Application: Children can recognize and categorize shapes in their environment, improving their spatial awareness and descriptive abilities.
Example Lesson: Creativity and Imagination
Explanation: As the line transforms into various shapes, it encourages children to think creatively about how everyday objects can be represented.
Real-World Application: Kids can engage in creative activities like drawing or building, using their imagination to see beyond the ordinary.
Example Lesson: Problem Solving
Explanation: Each shape transformation presents a sort of puzzle, where kids predict what the line will turn into next.
Real-World Application: This can enhance a child’s analytical skills, as they learn to anticipate outcomes and solve problems in playful scenarios.
Example Lesson: Sequential Thinking and Prediction
Explanation: Children follow the progression of a line as it changes shape, promoting an understanding of sequences and consequence.
Real-World Application: This skill helps in understanding processes and consequences in daily tasks and in academic learning, like storytelling or scientific methods.
Example Lesson: Attention to Detail
Explanation: Focusing on how a simple line can change into complex shapes teaches children to pay attention to minor details.
Real-World Application: This ability can be applied in tasks that require precision and a keen observation, such as reading, writing, and even playing certain types of games.