I was thrilled to receive my copy of Triangle. Right from the get-go, I loved it! The book itself is a great design/shape and I love the thick board book covers that encase this signature Mac Barnett/Jon Klassen tale. The words are simple, great for new readers and read aloud, and each accompanying illustration enriches the story with beautiful layering of the shapes, with their earthy tones and marbled textures.
Mac Barnett has a wry sense of humor and his book is full of questioning possibilities, as each page turns, allowing the reader to guess what is coming next and to be either confirmed or surprised by the outcome. This book offers lessons in simple geometry, proprioception (knowing where you are in space) and the art of friendship. This book is great for kids and even hipsters, as it will look great on any coffee table!
How will I use this book?
I will use this book in my adaptive yoga program to discuss the geometry of poses!
- Triangle Pose:
- Standing (alone, using a chair for balance, against a wall)
- Seated in a chair (leg crossed at the ankle or the knee)
- Seated on the floor (one leg extended, one leg bent in “tree” position)
- Lying down on the floor (one leg extended, one leg bent in “tree” position)
- Square Pose: What can you fit into a square shape?
*Note: Blocks can be used in any of the variations to rest the foot on. In cases of extreme immobility, either gently guide the person into a variation that suits their body where they can enjoy the energetic benefits of the pose. Even just touching the area (left or right; inner or outer thigh) can bring their attention to that spot and thereby give them the benefit too.
Full Disclosure: Candlewick Press sent me a copy of this book. All opinions are my own.
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