Alphonse Knows...a Circle Is Not a Valentine

by H. Werner Zimmermann and Fitzhh Werner Zimmermann

Book Overview

Alphonse and his readers investigate shapes. Alphonse, in his attempts to paint a Valentine, creates a square, a circle and a triangle by mistake. His frustration builds and so does the humour and silliness of the situation. Finally the elusive heart is painted by Alphonse's supportive little side-kick (who happens to be a mouse).

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 019540744X
• ISBN13: 9780195407440
• Release Date: January 1991
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 28 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.3" x 8.3"
• Age Range: 3 to 7 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 2

Customer Reviews

Alphonse is a Pleasure

This book is a charming and hilarious way to expose kids to shapes. It is short and sweet and I have been reading it to preschool classes for 8 years and they love it.

Fun to read aloud- one a few Valentine Books for young child

This book is great fun to read to 3-6 year olds. It reinforces knowledge of shapes and displays a sense of humor. It is essential to practice reading the book before reading aloud. My kindergarten students loved it! Some students memorized it, "reading" every page with expression! It is a wonderful gift for Valentine's Day!