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3.97 AVERAGE
3.97 AVERAGE
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
The conclusion to the Triangle, Square, Circle trilogy is really creepy -- or is it? Very ambiguous and strange. This story developed in such a wild way that I want to own all three for myself. Varied themes and deep esoteric questions.
If The Descent was a children’s book. Absolutely terrifying.
Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen have teamed up again and completed their Trilogy - Triangle, Square, and Circle. I really enjoyed this book. The style of the illustrations and story are both unique. I will admit that not everyone will understand or appreciate these books. I wouldn't recommend this one for the toddler/preschool age. More around ages 4-8.
In this story Circle, Square, and Triangle are playing hide and seek. They venture into a dark cave and they cannot see anything. It is a book about imagination and, more subtly, about how sometimes we imagine something is bad when we can't see it. The book is left open ended and asks the readers to imagine what Circle came across in the cave.
The illustrations are a combination of computer generated and watercolour style. They are simple and high contrast but perfect for this story.
Thank you to LibraryThing Early Reviewers and Candlewick Press for this review copy.
In this story Circle, Square, and Triangle are playing hide and seek. They venture into a dark cave and they cannot see anything. It is a book about imagination and, more subtly, about how sometimes we imagine something is bad when we can't see it. The book is left open ended and asks the readers to imagine what Circle came across in the cave.
The illustrations are a combination of computer generated and watercolour style. They are simple and high contrast but perfect for this story.
Thank you to LibraryThing Early Reviewers and Candlewick Press for this review copy.
I’m late to this party, seeing as this is the third book in this little series (though technically not a series). I loved this one and am now on a quest to read both Triangle’s story and Square’s story. Reminiscent of Frog and Toad in writing style, the bold yet simple illustrations perfectly pair with the artwork as the reader explores friendship, imagination and bravery. What else do you expect from this dynamic duo, though, really?
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dark
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
emotional
funny
fast-paced
My son and I love the other two books in this trilogy (Triangle and Square) so we we’re incredibly excited for Circle’s story. The first read I was like, “Huh. Not as funny as the other two.” However, my four year old really engaged with it (“They’re playing hide and seek, Mom!” “Circle’s not being very nice.” And guessing the shape at the end). By the second read, I’m appreciating it as much as the other two. Triangle is the funniest of the three, mischievous and silly. Square is introspective and about confidence and miscommunication. And Circle is about rules and fear, patience and self-awareness. The more I think about it, the more I love Circle. Together, they’re a charming and poignant display of friendship and diversity, showing kids that we’re all different and encouraging them to think critically about life, relationships, and stories.