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3.97 AVERAGE
3.97 AVERAGE
Cute. Although, idk why, but it bothered me that circle didn't have legs when the other shapes had legs....
adventurous
challenging
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This is a humorous final trilogy episode on friendship, fears, and assumptions. Circle has created a rule that Triangle decides to break. Mean words are said, apologies are made, and Triangle learns a lesson about darkness. But what if there was goodness in the dark, but they just couldn’t see it? If I didn’t already know this was a trilogy, the ending would have me believing there’s another shape that will be introduced. Really cute for initiating discussion with younger children! The artwork in this book was created digitally and with watercolor and graphite.
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funny
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Read this to my self-contained special ed class. They enjoyed this tale of the three friends: circle, triangle and square playing hide and seek near a waterfall. Triangle breaks the rules and hides behind the waterfall. It has a bit of a cliffhanger ending but also requires some imagination. A fun read.
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
Very cute and funny! I’ve read Square and Triangle, so when I saw that Circle was new, I had to read this one, too!
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I received this book free from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
If you enjoyed Triangle and Square, then you'll definitely enjoy Circle. This picture book has a lot going for it. Klassen is able to give three very basic shapes ample personality and convey reactions with his illustrations. Barnett has written a fun quirky story with plenty of opportunities to engage children while reading aloud with them.
As a librarian, I am always on the lookout for storytime books. This is one I will be using in the future.
The story gives reader and listeners opportunities to talk about shapes, count to 10, talk about rules and following rules, and also about the dark and other things that can be scary.
If you enjoyed Triangle and Square, then you'll definitely enjoy Circle. This picture book has a lot going for it. Klassen is able to give three very basic shapes ample personality and convey reactions with his illustrations. Barnett has written a fun quirky story with plenty of opportunities to engage children while reading aloud with them.
As a librarian, I am always on the lookout for storytime books. This is one I will be using in the future.
The story gives reader and listeners opportunities to talk about shapes, count to 10, talk about rules and following rules, and also about the dark and other things that can be scary.
emotional
medium-paced
Strong character development:
N/A
This book works really well. It stands out from other books for it’s simplicity of story and it’s simplicity of illustration.
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Mac Barnett is so great at keeping it simple but oh so witty at the same time! Also, Jon Klassen is possibly the only illustrator that can put so much tone and emotion into 3 shapes with eyes - I don't know how he does it!
This would make a great read-aloud to K-2 and I would even read it to older kids who might appreciate the wit a little more. This librarian loves open ended questions in the end to move seamlessly into a discussion about the book. Love it!
This would make a great read-aloud to K-2 and I would even read it to older kids who might appreciate the wit a little more. This librarian loves open ended questions in the end to move seamlessly into a discussion about the book. Love it!