Description
Book SynopsisTake a peek into the lives of sumo wrestlers in this adorable book about shapes! Simple, charming scenes with sumo wrestlers help young readers learn different shapes, such as square, circle, pentagon, and crescent. The Japanese word that corresponds to the English word for each shape is included.
Trade Review"An energetic band of sumo wrestlers occupies a series of abstract vignettes highlighting various geometric components of sumo culture. The inspired choices include oval fans, pentagonal houses, and crescent bowls of stew."--
School Library Journal
"These bright books teaching about opposites, colors, and shapes are filled with humorous pictures, and are that perfect amount of cheeky. Just lovely."
--Asian Lit for Kids
"These adorable board books introduce babies to colors and shapes, as seen in the world of sumo!. . . Too cute for words!"--
Youth Services Book Review
