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3.97 AVERAGE
3.97 AVERAGE
Three friends, Circle, Square, and Triangle play hide-and-seek. Circle closes her eyes and counts, but when she opens them, Square tells her that Triangle has hidden in the dark place that was out of bounds for this game. Although frightened, Circle goes there to seek Triangle. When they meet, they both make an unexpected discovery.
Barnett and Klassen are an author and illustrator team that are known for their minimalist style of picture books. This one is designed to engage a discussion between the parent or caregiver reading and the young child or children listening to the story. The book brings up a number of topics that could be discussed: use of the imagination, friendship, shapes, fears (especially of the dark), courage, following the rules, following directions, speaking your mind, apologizing to a friend, mistaken identity, or dealing with the unknown. And more that may come from the child's point of view.
Barnett and Klassen are an author and illustrator team that are known for their minimalist style of picture books. This one is designed to engage a discussion between the parent or caregiver reading and the young child or children listening to the story. The book brings up a number of topics that could be discussed: use of the imagination, friendship, shapes, fears (especially of the dark), courage, following the rules, following directions, speaking your mind, apologizing to a friend, mistaken identity, or dealing with the unknown. And more that may come from the child's point of view.
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.
Thank you NetGalley for the review copy of this book. It's hard to beat Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen. The illustrations are simple and beautiful. The story shows us Circle's bravery and what a good friend he is to the other shapes. I especially love the invitation to image at the end of the book. This is the perfect story for preschool kids.