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PreS-K—Sidman delivers a captivating homage to the many round things found in nature and in the world around us. Told in the voice and sensibility of a young child, the simple text follows a girl as she comes across round objects, feels their smoothness, and wraps her fingers around their curves. Some she appreciates from afar (turtle eggs and sunflowers), watching how they roll, spin, or bounce. Some ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

In this thought-provoking and lyrical ode to nature, Sidman (Swirl by Swirl, rev. 9/11) shares with young listeners her reasons for loving round things. The soft mixed-media illustrations depict a young girl and a puppy out in nature, first observing innately round entities, such as seeds and oranges. In a series of outdoor adventures stretched out over several seasons, the girl and her companion (an older brother, perhaps, or a parent) encounter plants, such as blueberries and m...Log In or Sign Up to Read More