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Square

By Mac Barnett

Book 2 of 3 in the The Shape Trilogy series

Adjectives

witty thought-provoking minimalist

Genres

Friendship/Family Humour

Synopsis

Square spends his days moving blocks from his cave to the top of a hill. When his friend Circle sees his work, she believes Square is a brilliant sculptor and requests a statue of herself. Square, unsure of his artistic abilities, attempts to carve a perfect circle. Despite his doubts, an unexpected turn of events leads to a surprising outcome, prompting readers to ponder the nature of art and self-perception.

About the author

Mac Barnett is a much-loved author who writes funny and imaginative books for children. He is known for stories like 'Sam and Dave Dig a Hole' and 'Extra Yarn', which have won many awards. Mac enjoys making readers laugh and believes that books can be filled with surprises and adventures. He lives in the United States.

Pages

40 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

Published

2019

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