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Square

by Mac Barnett

An everyday task, seen as art

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    A New York Times bestseller

AlbakiReads Editorial

An everyday task, seen as art

Square spends each day moving blocks from one pile to another, while Circle sees him as an artistic genius. That contrast sets up a compact story about how people interpret the same work differently. As the second entry in a trilogy featuring Triangle, Square, and Circle, the book pairs a simple routine with a question about creativity and perception. Its central puzzle—whether Square really is an artist—leaves room to consider how an ordinary collection of rocks might look different through someone else’s eyes.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children who enjoy humorous picture books about shapes and friendship
  • Young readers interested in stories that invite questions about art and perception

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Creativity and interpretationFriendshipPerspective

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Book overview

A New York Times bestseller!

Part of the Shapes Trilogy, the books that inspired Shape Island from Apple TV+

The beguiling second entry in the innovative shape trilogy by multi-award-winning, New York Times best-selling duo Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen.


This book is about Square. Square spends every day taking blocks from a pile below the ground to a pile above the ground. This book is also about Square's friend Circle. Circle thinks Square is an artistic genius. But is he really? With the second story in a trilogy of tales about Triangle, Square, and Circle, Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen nudge readers toward a more well-rounded way of looking at things. Understated and striking in its simplicity, this funny, thoughtful offering from two of today's most talented picture-book creators emphasizes the importance of keeping your eyes -- and your mind -- open to wonder where others see only rubble and rocks.
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