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Awards and Honors
Purple Dragonfly Book Awards 2024 Honorable Mention in Education
Firebird Book Award 2024 1st Place in Children Educational
Literary Titan Gold Book Award 2024
Outstanding Creator Awards 2024
Best Children's Books of Summer 2024 2nd Place
Educational and Reference Books 1st Place
Animals 1st Place
Rural/Farm Life 2nd Place
Math 1st Place
Honorable Mentions
Best Cover and Best Illustrated
Best Character—Pearl and Duke
Cutest Character—Pearl and Duke
About the story . . .
What is the shape of a donkey’s ears?
A horse’s ears?
A cat’s ears?
If you’re thinking triangle, that’s correct!
BUT . . . there are all sorts of triangles.
Triangles can be long, short, skinny, fat—even stubby!
In What Is the Shape of My Ears?, the second title in the Shape Stories with Farm Friends Series, children are introduced to the properties of triangles. Coupled with select language to nurture spatial thinking skills (e.g., big, small, top, bottom), the book is designed for read-aloud sessions to promote accurate learning about triangles. The storyline stars Pearl, a clever miniature donkey, and her sidekick Duke, a humble miniature horse who questions why ears—whether long or short—can still be the same shape. Together, the “Minis” explore the basic elements of triangles and learn that when you look closely, you find triangular shapes are EVERYWHERE!
What is the Shape of My Ears? also includes:
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an introduction to 2D versus 3D triangular shapes;
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interactive activities for children to apply what they learned about triangles;
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and an array of facts about Pearl–a real-life mini—who is nothing short of clever, sassy and above all, a devoted farm friend!
Age range: 4-8 years
Editorial Reviews
Readers' Favorite
"This is a well-written story with some lovely characters - even though they are animals, they have human-like characteristics that many children will be able to relate to. The language is perfect for kids to understand, and this is one story that they will want to read over again."
Literary Titan
"Weckbacher's storytelling provides an excellent framework for explaining geometric concepts. Her clear and engaging narrative is complemented by charming illustrations that reinforce the roles of lines and points, making the learning process enjoyable. . . . One notable aspect is the introduction of new vocabulary, which may be challenging for some children. However, these terms are well-explained and visually represented, aiding understanding. Weckbacher's meticulous attention to detail enriches readers with insights into spatial thinking and the significance of ear positions in donkeys. This thoughtful approach makes What is the Shape of My Ears? an ideal book for fostering a love for both reading and mathematics."
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