Reviews for ALL YEAR AROUND

Named “Best New Book of 2016” on The Children’s Book Review January 2016 round-up list.

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Booklist — “Rare is the book that can teach seasons, months, shapes, and colors all at once.”

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School Library Journal — “The story flows well and the rhymes are easy to read aloud…Verdict overall: this is an enjoyable and effective concept book that will be appreciated by adults and children alike.”

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Angus & Robertson Bookworld — “Bold colors, adorable characters, and lyrical text fuse together perfectly in this truly creative look at the world around us.”

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Cracking The Cover — Explore shapes and seasons in ‘All Year Round’

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A world of shapes, twelve months abound,
from four-cornered square, to circle, round.

Months and shapes are paired together in Susan B. Katz’s “All Year Round.” Her text is paired with debut illustrator Eiko Ojala’s charming cut-paper artwork. The simple text and colorful illustrations work in harmony. For example: January’s text, “Circle round, ready to roll. Add two sticks, a carrot and coal” is accompanied by an image of two children and a puppy building a snowman.

I currently live in a world of numbers, letters, colors and shapes. My almost-2-year-old is obsessed. We must say letters, count objects, assign colors and point out shapes. Every time we pass a road sign, I hear the word “shape” from the backseat of our car. Upon further questioning, said 2-year-old will either say the shape’s name or tell me “no” until I recite the correct one. I feel like this “All Year Round” was made for her.

“All Year Round” offers a strong reinforcement of shapes while discovering seasons, too. Each page has numerous items to point out and discuss. Bold colors and cute characters make each page turn a delight.

While the publisher’s suggested age range is 4-6, I’d definitely go younger with this one. It’s simple and fun and is the perfect way to pique interest if it’s not already there.