Circle Round

by Anne Sibley O'Brien, Hanna Cha (Illustrator)

"From one child to ten, hands are extended in an ongoing invitation to welcome all kids into a circle of inclusion, friendship, and play"--

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Storytime, Counting, Friendship, Number

32 pages, Hardcover

Published October 26, 2021

Reviews

[La Coccinelle · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is basically a counting book, with various round objects (everything from bike wheels to soap bubbles to cookies) highlighted by each child that's added to the mix.

The mixed-media illustrations are nice. A group of diverse children is represented here. The theme of inclusion and friendship is perhaps a little stronger than the circle theme (I wasn't loving some of the verbs accompanying the various round items; some seemed a stretch).

Overall, this is a nice picture book that celebrates friendship and diversity while also showing various round objects for readers to count.

[Rose Rosetree · Rating 5 out of 5]

Children, and those who love them, come celebrate FOUR great things:

* Children's games
* Numbers
* Circles
* And including others when we play.

Really, what's the fun of becoming well educated if you can't also open your heart to other kids (young and old).

"Circle Round" has a clever title. When you read this picture book, the cleverness only increases. Delightful messages from author Anne Sibley O'Brien are exponentially-inspirationally communicated by art from Hanna Cha.

This book of contagious joy deserves FIVE STARS. (And more, if I had them to give as a Goodreads reviewer.)

[Sarah Alamer · Rating 4 out of 5]

We're so proud of you for reading "Circle Round"! You learned something really important - that when we see someone standing alone, we can wave them over and invite them to join our group. Just like the children in the park, you can make your circle of friends bigger by being kind and welcoming. The next time you're playing and see someone by themselves, you can be the friend who says "come play with us!" Your reading is getting so much better, honey.

[Christie Kaaland · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a unique concept book for teaching counting and/or numbers, one to ten through the concept of various circles. The children in this title gather and play, learn, and share with each other, one to ten, objects shaped like a circle ~ balls and bubbles and more.

[MeganRuth - Alohamora Open a Book · Rating 4 out of 5]

Super cute and simple story with counting and shapes. Love the inclusivity at the end. :)

This would be a great shorter second book in a storytime for toddlers, preschoolers, or a family storytime. Actually, it'd be a fun infant storytime read too.

[Jillian · Rating 4 out of 5]

Simple in text, lovely in illustration, beautiful in concept. Inclusive & welcoming. A great picture book to share to build classroom community. And some counting & geometry concepts for younger children.

[Andréa]

Note: I accessed a digital review copy of this book through Edelweiss.

[Lisa D · Rating 5 out of 5]

Too cute! Loved this one!

[Rebecca Ann · Rating 5 out of 5]

Kids will have a blast pointing out all the circles in these pages and counting along! Perfect for a small storytime!

[Syntha Green · Rating 4 out of 5]

Simply lovely

[Sheri · Rating 4 out of 5]

This story has few words and can be told with illustrations concentrating on the circle and games and things that use that shape to create fun. A counting book as well.

[Sarah Threlkeld · Rating 4 out of 5]

Beautiful story that celebrates inclusivity while also exploring geometry. Great Kinder read aloud.

[Krista · Rating 5 out of 5]

❤️

[Brigid Farrell · Rating 3 out of 5]

Basic counting book, highlights the many places you will see circles/spheres. Emphasizes diversity and unity.

[Kathryn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sweet and creative.

[Gabrielle Stoller · Rating 5 out of 5]

I LOVE all of the representation that is found in this book. And the remind that the circle has no border....we welcome people in and it just grows!

[Latifah S Ningrum · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book tells that a circle is not just a circle.