mehsi's review against another edition
4.0
I read this book in Dutch but am writing my review in English.
This time it is Square's time to shine! Meet Square, the number two of the shapes (with number one being Circle and we don't talk about Triangle who is just annoying :P).
We see that Square's days exist out of lugging rocks (perfectly square rocks though) up a hill next to his house. Day in, day out. I don't really understand why he is doing that, what the purpose is. Would have been fun to get more on that.
But one day Circle pops in and sees those perfect squares and, as I expected, thinks that Square is an artist and asks him to make something for her. Poor Square, we all know that he loves Circle and thinks the world of her. I do have to say, kudos that he did started to tell Circle that he wasn't an artist, but Circle had already left so no one heard. But he did do it, he did try, and that is something that is very rare in books like this. Often the characters just go for it, annoying me. Be honest!
The last few pages were just the sweetest and I was smiling. The last page however. Meh. It seems that is really part of the series to just end it in some weird ass way. I am just not a fan. Just end it normally.
The art is still one of my favourite, nice job to Jon Klassen!
All in all, I will miss this series. I can't wait what kind of books this duo will make next! And to all, I would recommend this one.
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
This time it is Square's time to shine! Meet Square, the number two of the shapes (with number one being Circle and we don't talk about Triangle who is just annoying :P).
We see that Square's days exist out of lugging rocks (perfectly square rocks though) up a hill next to his house. Day in, day out. I don't really understand why he is doing that, what the purpose is. Would have been fun to get more on that.
But one day Circle pops in and sees those perfect squares and, as I expected, thinks that Square is an artist and asks him to make something for her. Poor Square, we all know that he loves Circle and thinks the world of her. I do have to say, kudos that he did started to tell Circle that he wasn't an artist, but Circle had already left so no one heard. But he did do it, he did try, and that is something that is very rare in books like this. Often the characters just go for it, annoying me. Be honest!
The last few pages were just the sweetest and I was smiling. The last page however. Meh. It seems that is really part of the series to just end it in some weird ass way. I am just not a fan. Just end it normally.
The art is still one of my favourite, nice job to Jon Klassen!
All in all, I will miss this series. I can't wait what kind of books this duo will make next! And to all, I would recommend this one.
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
lee_hillshire's review against another edition
100% what it feels like to be a creative, all the time.
amysutton's review against another edition
3.0
Square doesn’t see his own genius - he feels like he just stumbles upon it. Would be a great connection to genius hour and open a discussion of what is a genius.
smw33's review against another edition
4.0
Shapes. Being true to yourself and honest. Knowing it's ok to make mistakes.
lady_mair's review against another edition
4.0
(4 1/2 STARS) Not quite as funny as its predecessor "Triangle," but I still found this one to be tremendously enjoyable and I'm so glad I bought a copy for my bookshelf! (A+ illustrations from Jon Klassen - as always.)
shighley's review against another edition
3.0
I was not aware that this was part of a trilogy. I have to admit, I laughed when circle showed up. The color scheme is a bit of a bummer. I understand the point, but not sure if students will without some prompting.
mjfmjfmjf's review against another edition
4.0
I kind of expected to dislike this. I like the idea of shape picture books, but I'm pretty that's not really what this one was going to be about and it wasn't. Instead it kind of ended up being a statement on the genius of modern art, or at least that's the way I took it. And not listening to other people. And doing meaningless work. It really wasn't clear how much of this was my interpretation. The text and art were a bit lame, which goes to show that it doesn't take much for meaning to appear - a bit like looking at clouds. 3.5 of 5.
ani_a_1's review against another edition
3.25
A message of trying to be honest and allowing yourself to make mistakes. Perhaps those mistakes will benefit you in the future.
missprint_'s review against another edition
3.0
This is very strange! In keeping with the series but also with some added existential doubt and art critique for good measure.