Why This Book?
A feast for the eyes and playful lesson in language for young readers, Round Is a Tortilla features rich, boisterous illustrations, fun-to-read rhyming text, and an informative glossary to explore words in Spanish throughout the book that may be new to some.
Round are tortillas
and tacos, too
Round is a bowl of abuela’s stew.
Oval is my favorite locket,
A special pebble in my pocket.
I find ovals at the store
Huevos, olives, beans galore.
Shape by shape, this playful concept book will reinforce the shapes found in every child’s day: rectangles are ice-cream carts and stone metates, while triangles are slices of watermelon and quesadillas. Many of the featured objects are Latino in origin, and all are universal in appeal. Roseanne Thong’s bilingual text introduces shapes through everyday objects in Latino culture. It blends math, language, and cultural appreciation seamlessly.
- Teaches shape vocabulary in English and Spanish.
- Connects geometry to real-world objects.
- Encourages observation and cultural pride.
Montessori Connections
- Practical Life & Sensorial: Geometry cabinet—match shapes to objects (circle/tortilla, square/ventana).
- Language: Shape 3-part cards bilingual.
- Math & Order: Sort classroom objects by shape.
- Art & Expression: Create shape collages with bilingual labels.
Music & Movement
Play a shape hunt game—children find circles, squares, triangles while naming them bilingually.
Family Connections
Encourage families to go on a “shape walk” at home or outdoors, labeling shapes EN/ES.
Montessori Big Idea
Supports sensorial exploration of geometry in daily life, connecting abstract shapes to concrete cultural objects.
Try This at Home
Cook or eat a tortilla together—discuss “circle/redondo” and find other circles around the kitchen.
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