A circle is not a valentine
by H. Werner Zimmermann
Alphonse Knows
Reading Level 1-2 Gentle (Lvl 1)
Ages 5-8
The text is written at a 1st grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Alphonse, a fun and quirky artist, tries to create the perfect valentine but ends up painting a circle, a square, and a triangle instead. Join him as he learns about shapes in a colorful and playful way that makes Valentine's Day extra special.
Representation & Themes
ShapesValentine's DayFriendshipHumorEarly Learning
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 1 — Gentle Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense
No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Data confidence: standard
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Details
- ISBN
- 0195409280
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Published
- 1990
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 175
Genres
Juvenile Fiction
Subjects
Valentines -- Fiction.Shape -- Fiction.Valentine's Day -- Fiction.