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Square

By Mac Barnett
Series: The Shapes Trilogy
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In Square by Mac Barnett, the protagonist, Square, undertakes a daily ritual of moving blocks from one location to another. When he is mistaken for an artist by his friend Circle, he is tasked with creating a masterpiece, leading to an exploration of creativity and self-perception. This children's book combines humour and charm, encouraging readers to ponder the nature of art and identity.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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This children's book may appeal to you if you enjoy stories with delightful illustrations and a charming narrative that explores themes of creativity, friendship, and self-discovery, making it a perfect choice for young readers who appreciate imaginative storytelling.

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The second installment in the shape trilogy from the dynamic dream-team of Jon Klassen and Mac Barnett.

"A typically original delight” Daily Mail

Every day, Square brings a block out of his cave and pushes it up a steep hill. This is his work. When Circle floats by, she declares Square a genius, a sculptor!

“This is a wonderful statue,” she says. “It looks just like you!” But now Circle wants a sculpture of her own, a circle! Will the genius manage to create one? Even accidentally?

Series: The Shapes Trilogy

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The book by Mac Barnett features expert humour and striking graphics, described as beguiling, simple, and amusing with minimalist yet charming illustrations. The story is framed with peppermint-green and soft inky scribbles, adding wit and depth, making it lovely and sophisticated. Barnett and Klassen are celebrated for delivering a smart and funny narrative exploring artistic creation with reassuring themes for children.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781406382921

Publisher: Walker Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 March 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Walker Books Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Jon Klassen

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 8.0mm

Width: 228.0mm

Height: 228.0mm

Weight: 200g

Pages: 40

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Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Mac Barnett Series: The Shapes Trilogy

About the Author

Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen have made five books together: Sam and Dave Dig a Hole, Extra Yarn, The Wolf, the Duck and the Mouse, Triangle and this book, Square. Jon is also the creator of the much-acclaimed Hat trilogy, which includes I Want My Hat Back, the Kate Greenaway and Caldecott Medal winner This Is Not My Hat and We Found a Hat. They both live in California, USA, but in different cities. Jon is from Canada, Mac is not.

Find Mac online at macbarnett.com and on Instagram as @macbarnett. Find Jon online at burstofbeaden.com, on Twitter as @burstofbeaden, and on Instagram as @jonklassen.

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