My Shapes/Mis Formas

My Shapes/Mis Formas. Rebecca Emberley. Illus. by Rebecca Emberly. New York: LB Kids, 2000. 18 pages. $6.99 (Boardbook). ISBN 0-316-23355-2. Baby-Pre-K. Bilingual.

My Shapes/Mis Formas, one title from Emberley’s Spanish-English board-book collection, efficiently introduces shapes to the youngest readers. The shape is first introduced to the reader with a brightly colored illustration and the English and Spanish terms directly beneath it. The following page offers an application of the shape in a recognizable object, like a house, accompanied with the correct bilingual vocabulary. The interpretation of the shape in a common object reinforces the reader’s comprehension of shapes as well as increases the scope of learning for this item. The bright colors and simplicity of the illustrations will capture the attention of young readers without distraction while enhancing understanding. This small, manageable book is an excellent supplement to bilingual board book collections. Highly recommended.