Charlie and Lola: Shapes

Name: William Joseph
Price range: $

by Lauren Child

Interest age: 1 to 3
Reading age: 4 to 5

Published by Orchard Books, 2008

Board books

About this book

Round circle shapes that look suspiciously like peas; heart shapes, crescent moons to sit on, star shaped cookies and triangley mountains!

Ideal for young fans of Charlie and Lola, this series of shapes in different contexts is a fun place to start naming and recognising.

About the author

Lauren Child is a multi-award-winning, bestselling writer and artist whose books are known and loved the world over. She is the creator of characters including Clarice Bean, Ruby Redfort and Charlie and Lola.

Lauren Child has been at the forefront of innovation in children's books for over 15 years and has raised the profile of illustration as an artform for all ages. She's worked with mixed media, pioneered text as an integral part of illustration and collaborated with artists across different fields.

Lauren is also a passionate advocate for visual literacy and the importance of quality picture books for children. She is also passionate about encouraging creativity in children and adults. She is a trustee of House of Illustration, a gallery set up by Sir Quentin Blake. She has been awarded an MBE for her work and was appointed as an Artist for Peace by Unesco in 2008.