When we are learning something new, my favorite way to integrate our learning throughout our day is to read about what we are learning. These shapes books will really capture your preschooler or toddler’s attention and have them begging to read them again and again while capturing their interest in shapes.
We know the best learning happens when it is meaningful and fun- so let’s enjoy learning by reading all about shapes with these shapes books. These books will help your child connect their learning to their everyday life.

Our Favorite Shapes Books for Preschoolers
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National Geographic Kids Look and Learn: Shapes!
In this National Geographic book, children will learn that shapes are all around them. The best learning happens when it is meaningful to children, and in this book, your child will be able to see that shapes are everywhere! The bright colorful pictures will pique your child’s interest and they will want to read this book over and over again.
Skippyjon Jones is a funny little Kitty Boy that will have your child laughing throught the entire book. Your child will love learning about shapes while reading all about Skippyjon Jones’ adventure!
This is a wonderful book that teaches children being different is a good thing! Learn to appreciate other’s ideas and that diversity is good.
In this funny rhyming book, a circle gets tangled and her friends try to get her out. Learn shapes, interesting vocabulary, rhyme, teamwork, and problem-solving while reading this book to your little one!
This book introduces basic shapes, one at a time until they create a friendly dinosaur! It’s a great introduction to basic shapes and the perfect way to learn that pictures are made up of many different shapes.
Walter’s Wonderful Web: A First Book About Shapes
Walter is a very determined little spider who has to make his web in several different shapes before finding one that will stand up to the wind! Not only will your kiddo be introduced to shapes, but also perseverance and effort as they read this story again and again!
In The Shape of Things, children are introduced to the idea that everything is made up of shapes. After reading this book, your child will love walking around and finding shapes in their everyday life!
Join Monster as he finds shapes at the beach. He discovers that shapes are everywhere!
Three mice use teamwork and shapes to find a funny way to trick a cat! Read along as your child is introduced to the basic shapes.
Make Learning Shapes Fun!
Although reading is one of my favorite ways to learn shapes, there are many simple and fun activities you can do that fit into your daily routine. Check out our favorite Shape Activities!
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