CIRCLES

Author : Yonezu, Yusuke
Illustrator : Yonezu, Yusuke
Size : 6,6” x 6,6”
Pages : 26
Information : Board book, Color throughout, varnished.
Price : US $9.99 / CA $11.99
ISBN : 978-988-8240-67-8

In a guessing-game-style board book built around colors and shapes, Yonezu asks readers to imagine what objects circles of various colors could form, with die-cuts helping to provide some answers. “What can a yellow circle make?” reads one page, beneath a die-cut circle; turning the page reveals a pair of yellow circles: one has become the sun, the other an egg. Outlined in chunky black lines, Yonezu’s images are instantly recognizable, with two blue circles becoming car wheels and eyeglasses and four black buttons turning into buttonholes and ladybug spots. – Publishers Weekly

 

If you’ve seen Yonezu’s other board books you’ll know what to expect.  Good thick lines and bright colors.  This one has loads of cut outs as well.  Plus it’s hard to resist the back of the book. SEE? – Elizabeth Bird, Fuse Eight, SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL

 

Simple illustrations with bold lines and vivid colors combine with the die-cut squares and rectangles to encourage children to guess what these shapes might become and to recognize how they are part of larger images….An engaging, visually appealing introduction to basic shapes, developmentally appropriate for infants and toddlers. – Kirkus Reviews

 

SQUARES and CIRCLES add new twists to the standard shapes concept books… die-cuts enhance the simple, saturated-hued illustrations by adding an element of concreteness – and stretching children’s brains. – Horn Book

 

Using die-cut circular holes in the pages and colorful illustrations, Yusuke Yonezu takes curious children on a unique little journey into the world of circles….What makes this book special is that it opens up the door to allow children to consider what a circle can be. It also helps them learn a little about numbers and colors. – Through The Looking Glass