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mat_tobin's review
3.0
The final instalment in the shape trilogy, circle rounds off (sorry!) the tale of the three friends. Although the story is one of play and hide-and-seek, deeper themes on breaking rules and stereotypes rests beneath the surface to be explored when the reader is ready.
I had been looking forward to the close of the trilogy so much, having found Triangle and Square to be such a humorous duo. Although Klassen delivers once again, the narrative just didn’t have the punch that the others had for me.
I had been looking forward to the close of the trilogy so much, having found Triangle and Square to be such a humorous duo. Although Klassen delivers once again, the narrative just didn’t have the punch that the others had for me.
lady_mair's review
4.0
(4.5 STARS)
Just when I thought I might know where this book was going... Klassen tricked me again, For once, I actually want a series expansion. This can’t be the end!
Just when I thought I might know where this book was going... Klassen tricked me again, For once, I actually want a series expansion. This can’t be the end!
bookishlizz's review
5.0
This is NOT an unbiased book review. It's honest, it is just coming from a Mac Barnett/Jon Klassen super fan.
We've been on a journey. First, silly Triangle tried to play a joke on Square. Then, hardworking Square learns about art when he is challenged by Circle. Finally we have these funny shapes playing a game with only one rule - don't go behind the waterfall.
Now, much like when you tell a small child not to do something, their curiosity is SO STRONG they can't help themselves. They have to try it. So Square does. Triangle is afraid, but Circle is brave and goes in to find him. Except ... what does she find?
I'm an adult, and I read this silently to myself and a laughed. Then I read it aloud to myself and I laughed. Then I called a friend to tell her about the book and we both laughed.
The incredible duo of Barnett and Klassen delivers once again with a brilliant, hilarious story that is simple enjoy for preschoolers, interesting enough for elementary kiddos, and funny enough for adults.
This is one picture book you aren't going to mind reading thirty-seven times in a row.
Note: this review along with a storytime lesson plan will be published on my blog (www.lizzinbookland) on release day. It will be publish on social (Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter) on the same day.
We've been on a journey. First, silly Triangle tried to play a joke on Square. Then, hardworking Square learns about art when he is challenged by Circle. Finally we have these funny shapes playing a game with only one rule - don't go behind the waterfall.
Now, much like when you tell a small child not to do something, their curiosity is SO STRONG they can't help themselves. They have to try it. So Square does. Triangle is afraid, but Circle is brave and goes in to find him. Except ... what does she find?
I'm an adult, and I read this silently to myself and a laughed. Then I read it aloud to myself and I laughed. Then I called a friend to tell her about the book and we both laughed.
The incredible duo of Barnett and Klassen delivers once again with a brilliant, hilarious story that is simple enjoy for preschoolers, interesting enough for elementary kiddos, and funny enough for adults.
This is one picture book you aren't going to mind reading thirty-seven times in a row.
Note: this review along with a storytime lesson plan will be published on my blog (www.lizzinbookland) on release day. It will be publish on social (Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter) on the same day.
ani_a_1's review
3.0
A game of hide and seek goes wrong. There's one rule best place for everyone's safety and it's completely disregarded. It's a bit silly like "oh gosh now I got to save you" but they do it anyways cuz they're friends. It's got funny jokes
calamitymane's review against another edition
5.0
Like the other books in this trilogy, Barnett teaches some simple concepts in a fun and interesting way - fear, friendship, imagination. He also makes a good point about how, or why, you might say something you don’t mean, and what you can do to make it right.
At first I was truly disappointed in what I thought was an error in this book, and then I realized it’s not an error, it’s genius! This book makes the trilogy circular. Nice touch!
I love the illustrations, as usual, and am always surprised at what beautiful pictures Jon Klassen can make from simple shapes and a muted colour palette.
Highly recommend.
At first I was truly disappointed in what I thought was an error in this book, and then I realized it’s not an error, it’s genius! This book makes the trilogy circular. Nice touch!
I love the illustrations, as usual, and am always surprised at what beautiful pictures Jon Klassen can make from simple shapes and a muted colour palette.
Highly recommend.
readingthroughtheages's review
4.0
This book is definitely written and illustrated by Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen. That's all I'm going to say :)
rhodesee's review
4.0
I have been anxiously awaiting the completion of the Shapes trilogy and the time has finally come! I loved this one. It is just as quirky and thought provoking as the first two. I love how each shape has it's own personality and how they have stayed true to those personalities through-out the three books. As with Triangle and Square this book asks questions of its reader and doesn't provide easy answers. Again as with the first two, it can be read as simply a fun, weird book with cute illustrations or you can use it to spark a conversation and get your kiddos thinking and making guesses. My only qualm with it, and it is a small one, is that I don't think it works as well as a stand-a-lone as the other two. That doesn't bother me too much because I think they are all best read as a trilogy and I would always read them together. If you enjoyed Triangle and Square you should read them again then read Circle. If you haven't read Triangle or Square, you should read them then read Circle.
Advanced copy provided by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Advanced copy provided by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.