Spring 2024

I Can Match Shapes

From the Set Make a Match!

Little kids love to tell their caregivers what they see. And, once they know their shapes, these are another fun thing to point out when around town! In this book, shapes and their names are presented for beginning readers, aiding both in shape recognition and recognition of the accompanying word. Then, the fun begins! Readers match like shapes with one another, spotting them as square books, circular signs, and rectangular TVs! Relatable examples encourage readers to find shapes beyond the pages of the book, and achievable text draws in beginnings readers and those starting to read independently.

Format List Price Your Price Qty
$24.27 $18.20
Interest Level Preschool - Grade 1
Reading Level Kindergarten
Dewey Number 516
Lexile
ATOS Reading Level
Guided Reading Level B
Language English
Publisher Gareth Stevens
Format Reinforced book
ISBN 9781538291641
Copyright 2024
Number of Pages 24
Dimensions 7 x 7
Graphics Full-color photographs

SLJ Review of Make a Match!

With this fine series, young readers will hone both literacy and math skills while practicing matching, seriation, and one-to-one correspondence. The large-type text is very simple—only one sentence per page—and the repetitive, predictable sentence structure aids children in reading and comprehension. The titles open with an ex- clamatory sentence to heighten interest and excitement: “I can match things in/around/ at the/my __!” High-quality full-page color photos face text pages, helping clarify meaning. The final volumes, about patterns and shapes, help students focus on discerning details. Each title concludes with an activity in which students are challenged to select the items that match from a group of images or find patterns and matching shapes. All titles hone visual literacy skills and encourage readers to be more curious to observe their surroundings. VERDICT This excellent tool is recommended for schools and public libraries.

Author: Beth Gottlieb