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by Greg Bro (Illustrator), Greg Bro (Author)
Every Shape Has a Place is a heartfelt picture book about belonging, self-acceptance, and discovering that you do not have to change who you are to fit in.
As the first story in the Every Shape Emotional Literacy Series, this gentle, approachable book follows one shape who begins to wonder where it belongs. It cannot roll like circles, stack like squares, or point like triangles, and starts to worry that being different might mean it does not have a place at all.
But through playful storytelling and thoughtful discoveries, the shape learns something powerful:
Being different does not mean you are wrong. And belonging does not require becoming someone else.
Created for children ages 3 to 8, Every Shape Has a Place helps kids explore themes of identity, inclusion, confidence, and emotional connection in ways that feel simple, safe, and meaningful.
Through gentle rhyme and expressive illustrations, the story supports:
- Belonging and inclusion
- Self-confidence and self-worth
- Emotional awareness
- Empathy and understanding
- Celebrating differences
Perfect for bedtime, classrooms, counseling spaces, and everyday conversations, this book gives parents, caregivers, and educators a thoughtful way to talk about feelings of difference, comparison, and acceptance.
Designed to spark meaningful conversations while building emotional literacy, Every Shape Has a Place reminds children that there is space for every kind of person exactly as they are.
Because every shape has a place. Including yours.
