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by Greg Bro (Author), Greg Bro (Illustrator)
Every Shape Has a Place is a thoughtful picture book about belonging, acceptance, and being exactly who you are.
One shape looks around and notices it does not quite fit in.
It cannot roll like circles.
It cannot stack like squares.
It is not pointy like triangles.
So where does it belong?
Through gentle rhyme, playful illustrations, and caring conversations with new friends, this story explores a feeling many children know well. The worry that being different means you do not belong. What the shape discovers instead is something far more important.
You do not have to change who you are to belong.
Perfect for read-alouds, classrooms, and bedtime, Every Shape Has a Place gives parents and educators a simple, approachable way to talk with children about big feelings, confidence, and self-acceptance.
Themes include:- Inclusion and belonging
- Embracing differences
- Confidence and self-esteem
- Understanding and normalizing emotions
Ideal for ages 3-8, from preschool through early elementary, this heartfelt picture book offers comfort and reassurance for kids who are learning that belonging does not require changing who they are.
What are readers saying?"Every Shape Has a Place is a gentle, affirming picture book that speaks
directly to one of the most universal childhood experiences: the feeling of
not quite fitting in. With simple language, warm rhythm, and an emotionally
resonant message, Greg Bro delivers a story that reassures children-and
the adults reading with them-that belonging does not require self-erasure."
- Mrutyunjaya Sahu, Goodreads review
"Ideal for classrooms, bedtime reading, and social-emotional learning, Every
Shape Has a Place provides children with language for big feelings in an
accessible and gentle way. It's a thoughtful, affirming read that encourages
empathy, confidence, and the understanding that everyone has a place-just
as they are."
- Ultimate World
