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Alessandra Balzer at Balzer + Bray has bought Love, Triangle, a debut picture book by Marcie Colleen about best friends Circle and Square, and the Triangle that comes between them, with Bob Shea to illustrate. Publication is set for spring 2017; Susan Hawk at The Bent Agency represented the author and Steven Malk represented the illustrator in the deal for world rights.
32 pages
First published October 3, 2017
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Marcie Colleen
33 books50 followersMarcie Colleen is the author of numerous books for children, among them Love, Triangle; Penguinaut!; The Bear's Garden; and the Super Happy Party Bears chapter book series. Forever a New Yorker, she now lives in San Diego, California.
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October 4, 2017
Take the "comma" out and this is exactly what you have...that is until Triangle draws a line... exactly what you would expect with Bob Shea involved!
October 2, 2017
Colleen's clever story about a friendship hitting some bumps when a new friend arrives had my three year old and I giggling. Some of the puns went over his head, but older readers, and adults, alike will find them hilarious and young readers will be excited to point them out. A fun introduction to geometry, (which impressed my math-minded husband,) perfectly illustrated by Bob Shea. A knowing story that deals with jealousy, changing friendships and all the trickiness that entails, but wrapped in a bubbly and quick paced narrative. Fun for everyone!
May 7, 2017
Circle and Square are BFFs...until a sharp shape named Triangle comes along. What to do when three's a crowd? With lots of punny humor, Marcie Colleen and illustrator Bob Shea create a fun adventure about the edginess of friendship. Kids, parents and (math) teachers will fall in love with LOVE, TRIANGLE--one hilarious "line" after another.
May 21, 2017
Kids will crack up at this picture book about the conflicts that occur when two friends add a third to the mix - and everyone gets bent out of shape. Bright, engaging illustrations and playful puns add humor to the book's big hearted message.
March 10, 2018
So many puns that made me laugh, middle grade would love this!
November 20, 2018
An original take on a timeless plot: In friendship two is great but three can be a crowd... until these characters figure out a multi dimensional way to get along. Clever dialogue and simple, fun illustrations lead to a satisfying resolution, using geometry no less.
December 11, 2017
Fun and clever book!
January 4, 2018
A clever and delightful story of friendship.
December 28, 2025
A book about friendship with a great pun :)
January 3, 2018
Love, Triangle is one clever geometric tale. Kids will enjoy the word play and learn math tricks as well as friendship formulas in the process. Illustrations are spot and speck on. All shapes of fun!
July 10, 2017
With witty math puns aplenty, this book provides a fresh angle on friendship stories. Circle and Square’s journey to learn that old friendships can take on a new shape will enlighten and delight readers.
July 2, 2017
This book is clever, funny, and adorable -- much like Marcie Colleen's SUPER HAPPY PARTY BEARS chapter books, so I'm not surprised! My son is a big fan of SHPB, and the word play and humor in this book makes it a great picture book choice for a kid his age, but it would have been just as appealing to him when he was tiny. He wanted to read it over and over...such a huge hit! Adorable illustrations, too.
December 22, 2017
This is a clever, funny introduction to geometry book with a friendship theme.
The puns are probably best for slightly older kids in elementary school, but even preschoolers could enjoy the shape friendship story.
My kids voted to give this five stars, and requested re-reads.
The puns are probably best for slightly older kids in elementary school, but even preschoolers could enjoy the shape friendship story.
My kids voted to give this five stars, and requested re-reads.
June 6, 2017
What's not to love about this book, a book about a duo turned trio? It's filled with clever puns, a triangle with Bieber bangs, and a circle wearing Bermuda shorts. I also love the circular ending (pun intended).
October 4, 2017
Who knew a book about shapes could be so adorable? My 9 yo called LOVE, TRIANGLE 'brilliant' and I couldn't agree more! Marcie Colleen's sharp humor plus Bob Shea's endearing illustrations make this book about changing friendships a total winner!
May 5, 2018
This is one my favorite picture books ever! Clever, pun-y, and full of heart, it depicts the challenges of childhood friendship in a sweet and hilarious way. The text is absolutely fantastic and contains some surprises at the end. And the illustrations are adorable!
December 11, 2017
This is a punny book about where to draw the lines (heh) in friendship that is sure to delight both kids and adults.
June 30, 2018
Cute book about the many “shapes” of friendship! ❤️the last page!
July 29, 2018
Great humor and fun math wordplay!
February 12, 2018
There’s a saying, “Two’s company and three’s a crowd.” Marcie Colleen proves that’s true especially when it comes to this clever mathematical tale of friendship. Geometry can be challenging to young children but when fun stories like this are thrown into the mix, children can laugh and giggle their way into learning new concepts.
Circle and Square are best buds until someone puts a wedge into their friendship . . . dun, dun, dun! You guessed it. Triangle! Triangle doesn’t play favorites. The problem lies with Circle and Square. They each admire Triangle and eventually become jealous (true-to-life), of Triangle’s attention.
Circle and Square’s pulling and tugging cause Triangle to lose its shape completely. How do they undo the mess their jealousy causes? This read-aloud will not only provide the answer but your children will want to hear it again and again. There’s no better endorsement for a picture book than that.
Illustrations are simple, and bold which allow the characters to take center stage
Circle and Square are best buds until someone puts a wedge into their friendship . . . dun, dun, dun! You guessed it. Triangle! Triangle doesn’t play favorites. The problem lies with Circle and Square. They each admire Triangle and eventually become jealous (true-to-life), of Triangle’s attention.
Circle and Square’s pulling and tugging cause Triangle to lose its shape completely. How do they undo the mess their jealousy causes? This read-aloud will not only provide the answer but your children will want to hear it again and again. There’s no better endorsement for a picture book than that.
Illustrations are simple, and bold which allow the characters to take center stage
November 25, 2019
I love this book and didn't realize I hadn't given it a review. The start is short and captures us instantly -- "Ever since they were a dot and a speck, Circle and Square's friendship had a shape of its own."
Then we learn different aspects of each one's personality and what they liked about each other and then the problem arises. "Until a wedge came between them."
And now the problem takes off with Circle and Square being enamored of a new shape in their neighborhood and also being a bit jealous that they aren't spending time together like before. Realizing the strife, Triangle tries to help which leads to an oh-so-fun crisis and it is up to Square and Circle to get everything, including Triangle, back to normal.
This is a fun story on how three can be friends and what strengths each character can bring to a friendship while also introducing so much fun with shapes.
If you're interested in purchasing this book please consider an independent bookstore. To find one or buy online you can use this link: https://www.indiebound.org/book/97800...
Then we learn different aspects of each one's personality and what they liked about each other and then the problem arises. "Until a wedge came between them."
And now the problem takes off with Circle and Square being enamored of a new shape in their neighborhood and also being a bit jealous that they aren't spending time together like before. Realizing the strife, Triangle tries to help which leads to an oh-so-fun crisis and it is up to Square and Circle to get everything, including Triangle, back to normal.
This is a fun story on how three can be friends and what strengths each character can bring to a friendship while also introducing so much fun with shapes.
If you're interested in purchasing this book please consider an independent bookstore. To find one or buy online you can use this link: https://www.indiebound.org/book/97800...
October 21, 2017
Love, Triangle by Marcie Colleen makes geometry fun – and it’s not even a math book! Or is it – in disguise?
Marcie Colleen introduces geometry to young readers through her lively characters – Circle, Square, and Triangle. Circle and Square had been friends “ever since they were a dot and a speck.” (Isn’t that a great line?) They were practically inseparable, the best of friends, and appreciated one another for their differences.
Circle and Square’s friendship took on an uncomfortable dimension when Triangle came along. They both wanted Triangle as their own friend and soon their friendship is in danger of collapse. In fighting over Triangle they cause a new problem for Triangle when he attempts to find a way to patch up the friendship between Circle and Square – which is illustrated with humour and play on words.
Marcie Colleen‘s use of language in Love, Triangle is easy and clever. The illustrations by Bob Shea are “spot-on”, amusing and visual of the geometric situations created through the text. His illustrations show geometric shapes for children to discover, and, combined with the text, makes this a wonderful book for classrooms. In fact, because of the benefits (simple geometry, word play, friendship, cooperation, and more) found in this book, Marcie is offering a free cross-curricular guide for teachers on her website.
Children and students are sure to love Love, Triangle by Marcie Colleen.
Marcie Colleen introduces geometry to young readers through her lively characters – Circle, Square, and Triangle. Circle and Square had been friends “ever since they were a dot and a speck.” (Isn’t that a great line?) They were practically inseparable, the best of friends, and appreciated one another for their differences.
Circle and Square’s friendship took on an uncomfortable dimension when Triangle came along. They both wanted Triangle as their own friend and soon their friendship is in danger of collapse. In fighting over Triangle they cause a new problem for Triangle when he attempts to find a way to patch up the friendship between Circle and Square – which is illustrated with humour and play on words.
Marcie Colleen‘s use of language in Love, Triangle is easy and clever. The illustrations by Bob Shea are “spot-on”, amusing and visual of the geometric situations created through the text. His illustrations show geometric shapes for children to discover, and, combined with the text, makes this a wonderful book for classrooms. In fact, because of the benefits (simple geometry, word play, friendship, cooperation, and more) found in this book, Marcie is offering a free cross-curricular guide for teachers on her website.
Children and students are sure to love Love, Triangle by Marcie Colleen.
February 19, 2018
It’s all about geometry, of friendship! Circle and square have a satisfactory, “equal” relationship; “Circle liked to bounce into action.” And “Circle admired square for all his good points.” Marcie Colleen’s imaginative analysis in picturing shapes will bring lots of laughs and perhaps a mathematical and personal answer to what happens when another “friendshape” arrives and puts a ‘wedge’ between circle and square. That pesky triangle knows all the answers, how to find info about the pyramids and how to fly a kite. Circle and Square clung to this new friendship until that “pull” ended in disaster. How it’s solved can only be a brainy solution, a sum of many parts! Bob Shea’s art manages to infuse much emotion into his simple and colorful drawings of these geometrical figures. They are one-dimensional no more!
May 24, 2018
I have to award points for the killer pun in the title. This book is about a friendship love triangle between shapes, one of whom is an actual triangle. Square and Circle have been best friends since they were a dot and a speck until Triangle drives a wedge between them, and they are pitted against one another in competition for Triangle's attention and affection. Of course, this ends up hurting Triangle as well as themselves, but the trio are able to restructure their relationship in a way beneficial for all three of them ... although the appearance of Heart on the final page foreshadows more trouble ahead for the trio.
I think all the geometric humor will be lost on young readers, but most will undoubtedly relate to the hurt and turmoil caused by the arrival of a new friend, which disrupts an old treasured friendship.
I think all the geometric humor will be lost on young readers, but most will undoubtedly relate to the hurt and turmoil caused by the arrival of a new friend, which disrupts an old treasured friendship.
October 23, 2017
I enjoyed reading this. The story was fun the pictures were cute and to the point. From a teacher, parent or librarian standpoint, the book has quite a few teaching moments. This book teaches shapes, and also more importantly it teaches the importance of friendship and getting along. The story is fun to read and not too wordy, and the pictures are engaging. The craft could be fun doing something with shapes and all that jazz.
November 4, 2017
Square and Circle had always been best friends. Until a new shape showed up and "everything seemed to become triangular." Triangle is very charismatic and soon Circle and Square are vying for Triangle's attention. It gets so bad that when Triangle tries to smooth things over with them, something goes terribly wrong. Now "everything is pointless" and Square and Circle must figure out how to get Triangle's shape back.
Cute story with fun word play and charming illustrations. Good stuff.
Cute story with fun word play and charming illustrations. Good stuff.
December 19, 2017
A hilariously clever geometry-inspired picture book from acclaimed author Marcie Colleen and popular illustrator Bob Shea. Perfect for fans of Amy Krouse Rosenthal.
Ever since they were a dot and a speck, Circle and Square have been best friends.... Then someone new comes along: a cool, exciting Triangle. And three starts to feel like a crowd. . . .
With their friendship bent out of shape, can they put it back together again?
Ever since they were a dot and a speck, Circle and Square have been best friends.... Then someone new comes along: a cool, exciting Triangle. And three starts to feel like a crowd. . . .
With their friendship bent out of shape, can they put it back together again?
January 3, 2018
Love, Triangle is a fresh take on a friendship story. When Triangle comes to town, besties Circle and Square start to compete for his attention. Will their friendship ever be the same? Filled with clever puns and adorable illustrations, this book will show kids that it's possible to form new friendships without detracting from the old ones. And as a bonus, it will also show kids what kind of shorts they wear in Bermuda.
December 12, 2021
I love the geometric characters and how the story covered what can happen when a new friend tries to join two others that have been together a long time.
Three can be a crowd. In this case, The two former best friends behave awkwardly. They couldn’t in tragedy but things work out for all three of these shapes. Marcie Colleen’s spare but humorous go very well with Bob Shea’s bright simple images.
Three can be a crowd. In this case, The two former best friends behave awkwardly. They couldn’t in tragedy but things work out for all three of these shapes. Marcie Colleen’s spare but humorous go very well with Bob Shea’s bright simple images.
June 25, 2024
There are so many layers of humor in this book. The text has many jokes while also being informational and the illustrations hide little tidbits that provide lots of quick educational lessons I was able to quiz my kids with. It is a story about a growing friend group and learning how to get along, and I think how well it does all of these different things without seeming like too much is incredibly impressive. I really really REALLY enjoyed this book.
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