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City Shapes Author: Diana Murray

ISBN: 9780316370929 Format: Hardcover Number Of Pages: 40 Published: 26 July 2016 Country of Publication: US Dimensions (cm): 22.5 x 28.8 x 1.0 Description: A poetic journey through the bustling city spotting shapes of all kinds, illustrated by three-time Caldecott Honoree Bryan Collier!

A truck rumbling by to deliver the mail,

a silvery cart with hot pretzels for sale,

and stacks of brown packages hauled up the stairs...

Some shapes in the city are...

on-the-go squares!

City Shapes is an ode to city life, depicted from the points of view of a young girl walking through her neighborhood and a bird flying high above, both spotting dazzling shapes in every scene they pass. From the shimmering skyscrapers to the bustling marketplace, the kites flying free in the sunlight to the stars shining bright at night, everyday scenes become extraordinary.

Diana Murray's playful and poetic verse encourages readers to look for shapes everywhere, noticing the hidden details in even the simplest of scenes around them every day. And Bryan Collier's beautiful illustrations add even more layers to the cityscapes, letting readers get immersed in the hustle and bustle, culmi...

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