Kids will get their early math skills in shape with this bestselling picture book--now available in Scholastic Bookshelf!

Bored and dissatisfied with his life, a triangle visits a local shapeshifter to add another angle to his shape. Poof!

He becomes a quadrilateral. But then he gets greedy and keeps adding angles until he's completely transformed. Kids will enjoy this boldly colorful introduction to shapes and basic math concepts.

 

Black Snowman

Bitter about his skin color and his poverty, Jacob reluctantly builds a snowman out of the city's dirty snow. Much to his surprise, the snowman comes to life with the touch of a magical kente cloth, traditionally worn by African storytellers.

Soon the streets are filled with a parade of regal African tribesmen and Jacob is warmed by his newfound cultural pride.