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A review by sasha_in_a_box
Triangle by Mac Barnett
5.0
I got a peek at the book on Mac Barnett's iPad when he came to the Library to do a program (best day of my professional and book reader life ever). It's just so good. Jon Klassen's art is somehow even better than before, with so much depth and texture in the deceptively simple scenery. The colors are neutral, but what could have been boring and dreary in another's hands is instead whimsical, intriguing, adorable.
And the facial expressions of the titular character and his friend/maybe frenemy Square. I was cackling. Real talent right there, making federal employees cackle in public.
As for the story.. what can I say, it's Mac Barnett. It's funny and clever and eyebrow-raising. There is mischief, revenge, friendship, deception, prideful posturing, and adventure. And shape-related mysteries.
I recommend you read it, friends. If you enjoy picture books and delight.
And the facial expressions of the titular character and his friend/maybe frenemy Square. I was cackling. Real talent right there, making federal employees cackle in public.
As for the story.. what can I say, it's Mac Barnett. It's funny and clever and eyebrow-raising. There is mischief, revenge, friendship, deception, prideful posturing, and adventure. And shape-related mysteries.
I recommend you read it, friends. If you enjoy picture books and delight.