Description
CIRCLE
Book Summary
This picture book concludes the celebrated trilogy of shapes by Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen. In "Circle," readers will join the familiar Triangle and Square on a new adventure with their friend Circle. The game of hide-and-seek becomes an exploration of rules, the fear of the unknown, and the power of imagination when one of the friends gets lost in the fearsome darkness. With an impeccable narrative pace and masterful illustrations, the book offers a fun and profound reading experience, perfect for sharing and reflecting.
What is it about?
Square and Triangle visit their friend Circle, who lives near a waterfall. They decide to play hide-and-seek, but Circle sets one clear condition: no one may hide behind the waterfall, because it is a very dark and scary place. When Circle starts counting, Square warns her that Triangle has disobeyed and hidden there. Now, Circle must venture into the darkness to find him, wondering what other mysterious shapes might inhabit that gloomy place. The story plays with tension, subtle humor, and surprise, exploring how imagination can transform fear into an unexpected adventure.
Main Themes
- Play and breaking the rules: the consequences of disobeying established norms.
- Fear of the unknown and strangers: how darkness and uncertainty generate fear.
- The power of imagination: the capacity to create and give shape to fears and solutions.
- Friendship and loyalty: the responsibility to look after and search for friends in difficult times.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is recommended for children aged 3-4 and up, as well as for families and educators looking for a high-quality picture book that combines witty narrative with expressive illustrations. It is ideal for readers who enjoy stories with a touch of humor and mystery, and for those who have read the previous titles in the trilogy ("Triangle" and "Square"), although it can be enjoyed independently.
What this book offers
- An interactive reading experience that invites participation and reflection on rules and fear.
- The development of emotional understanding by addressing topics such as fear of the dark and the importance of friendship.
- The stimulation of imagination and creativity through a simple plot charged with visual and narrative suggestions.
- A masterful and satisfying conclusion to the shape trilogy, with an ending open to interpretation.
Technical Sheet
- Author: BARNETT, MAC; KLASSEN, JON
- Publisher: NUBEOCHO
- Language: Catalan
- Topic: PICTURE BOOKS
- Collection: CATALAN
- Binding: Hardcover
- Publication date: December 2023
- Number of pages: 40
- Weight: 127 g
Editorial Review
"Circle" is a work that demonstrates the mastery of Barnett and Klassen in the creation of picture books. Its seemingly simple narrative hides layers of meaning that make it appealing to both children and adults. The combination of precise text and illustrations that speak as much as the words, especially in the handling of darkness and the characters' expressions, makes this book a highly recommended read for any children's library. It is a coherent and brilliant conclusion to a trilogy that has successfully explored geometric shapes from a human and emotional perspective.