poorlilnadina 's review for:

Circle by Mac Barnett
5.0

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.