Jakub Shapes the Way [Large Print]

By Hayley Lodhi

Jakub Shapes the Way - A Children's Book About Belonging, Acceptance, Friendship & SEL

Jakub Shapes the Way is a heartwarming, rhyming picture book for kids about friendship, self-acceptance, and the beauty of belonging. Join Jakub and his friend Square on a colorful adventure through a world of shapes, where being different isn't a problem, it's what makes you perfectly you.

A Children's Book About Belonging & Acceptance

This engaging SEL children's book helps kids learn to:

Embrace who they are and celebrate what makes them uniqueShow kindness and empathy toward those who feel left outBuild friendships based on acceptance, not samenessDevelop confidence and a strong sense of self-worthUnderstand that everyone belongs no matter their shape, size, or color

Learning Shapes, Friendship & Emotional Growth

Jakub Shapes the Way blends early learning with powerful SEL values, including:

Recognizing and naming shapes- circles, triangles, squares, diamonds, hearts, and moreUnderstanding emotions like loneliness, acceptance, and joySupporting a friend through their journey to self-discoveryFinding courage to be yourself in a world that feels differentSpotting the hidden cat on every page, a fun seek-and-find for little readers

These values support social emotional learning (SEL) and help develop empathy, confidence, and a joyful sense of belonging.

Perfect For:

Belonging and acceptance books for kidsSEL (social emotional learning) booksFriendship books for childrenShape books for preschool and early elementarySeek and find books for kidsClassrooms, school libraries, and counselorsParents and caregivers teaching children about self-worth and inclusion

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• Format: Paperback
• Large Print: Yes
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GZJZ79CQ
• ISBN13: 9798987559970
• Release Date: May 2026
• Publisher: Pebble Beach Publishing
• Length: 34 Pages
• Weight: 0.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 8.5"
• Age Range: 8 years and under
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3