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Watch Circle twirl into a snail and Square turn into toast in this delightfully unexpected adventure, perfect for curious minds and shared giggles. Shapes in Disguise invites little ones to spot simple shapes in the world around them. With catchy rhyme and imaginative fun, toddlers will...
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Description
Watch Circle twirl into a snail and Square turn into toast in this delightfully unexpected adventure, perfect for curious minds and shared giggles. Shapes in Disguise invites little ones to spot simple shapes in the world around them.
With catchy rhyme and imaginative fun, toddlers will delight in discovering that shapes aren’t just shapes – they’re everywhere!
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781923141728
Publisher: Little Book Press
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 27 October 2026
Country: Australia
Imprint: Little Book Press
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Zac Fay
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 230.0mm
Height: 230.0mm
Weight: 350g
Pages: 32
About the Author
Penny Harrison is an Australian children’s author who also runs creative arts, nature craft and writing workshops for children from preschool to Grade 6. Her picture books include the CBCA Early Childhood Notables The Little Things and Me & My Boots, as well as the best-selling Extraordinary.
In addition to writing for children, Penny is a lifestyle writer and content creator. Her work has appeared in publications including The Sydney Morning Herald, Herald Sun, Home Magazine, House of Wellness and The Daily Telegraph.
Zac Fay is an illustrator based in Melbourne, Australia. His work is imaginative, bold, colourful and above all, fun. He loves collaborating with individuals and groups from around the globe, that share a common vision for bold and playful illustrations created through an alternative way of looking at both the ordinary and the complicated. His illustrative work, including the creation and development of characters, patterns and worlds, appeal to a wide demographic of clients working in advertising, lifestyle, health, education, textiles and branding. Shapes in Disguise is his first children’s book.
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