Snippets: A Story about Paper Shapes

by Diane Alber

You can change the world one Snippet of kindness at a time. Snippets is a fun story about paper shapes. The main character, Snippet, looks different from the perfect shapes (regular polygons), and because of that he is told he can't play. Snippet's kind heart leads him to show everyone in the paper place how to get along. In the end, the shapes realize the beauty of being unique and how they are better together than far apart.

Genres: Picture Books, Art, Childrens, Fiction, Mathematics

17 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 15, 2018

Reviews

[donna backshall · Rating 5 out of 5]

Every snippet counts, every snippet is valuable. I like the simplicity of this accepting message.

[Sara Magnafichi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Snippet, unique and different from the other polygons, shows Square and Triangle that when they come together and celebrate each other's differences, they can become stronger and create incredible artwork. Square and Triangle only want to make basic houses out of their shapes, with a square as the base and a triangle as the roof. When the Snippets join in, they make rockets, ships, and artwork galore and realize that "regardless of shape, they could happily play". What a great message about celebrating differences and how our differences can bring us together!

[Viviane Elbee]

This is a great book for an art & craft lesson - using paper cut out shapes. There is a story about squares and triangles that were being used to make neat and tidy (but boring) houses, while the other shapes were sent off in a pile. But the author/illustrator of this book eventually has the shapes come together to make wonderfully unique "artistic" houses (boats, rocketships) using all the paper cut outs.
I would pair this book with an activity, inviting kids to make paper cut out art.

[BONNIE · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome



I added this to an art lesson and while the story I Am Enough was already apart of the lesson this book brought a clearer understand for my 2nd grade son. He opened up to talk about how he could relate it to life. Then he made a paper sculpture. Awesome book even by itself!

[Leila · Rating 2 out of 5]

So this one gets a bit more arrogant in its delivery with words like "misguided" and "mundane." I understand the point the author is trying to make but separation is not always a bad thing (like with laundry). There is a time and a place. It would be better if they had both types of houses at the end, but, again, for a children's book, it was ok.

[Lisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Perfect for Elementary Art

I can't wait to read this book with my art students! Especially since we're working with shapes in kindergarten. I love that it also focuses on a message about celebrating differences.

[Carolyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Diversity, Acceptance, Creativity

What a great story about acceptance and diversity. It's also a great story for an art class about shapes, filling White space, and imperfect cutting! The font is a bit small for a dead aloud.

[Nicole Cunningham · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute story about the joy of being different

I love the overall message that all shapes can get along and be good for each other. I also love that this story teaches shapes, and colors, and there are lots of other learning opportunities like counting and facial expressions.

[Susie Buetow · Rating 5 out of 5]

We all fit in!

Such a fun story to read to littles. They learn that no matter how someone looks they can still play together. Kudos to Diane Albers and all her books. We did the activity that goes with the book, too. Thank you.

[Shari (Shira) · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book earns four stars for the concept and the possible discussions and engagements. The potential for creations, conversations, and social emotional learning is ripe. It is a bit didactic, that's why it didn't earn the last star.

[Marianne McGinnis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Shapes

Cute illustrations, brightly colored, and short enough to read at Storytime in the library!A very cute read! This needs me!

[Tiana · Rating 4 out of 5]

Diane Alber has a whole bunch of different books in this series, and they are all great for reading and then using them to create. This is going to be a great one for our craft club.

[Rich Farrell · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a cute story with silly cartoon eyes that drive the different shapes’ expressions and a nice message about differences and coming together.

[Elizabeth · Rating 4 out of 5]

Snippets: A Story about Paper Shapes by Diane Alber – This is on kindle unlimited. Instead of crayons, the colors are paper shapes! Very cute! Happy Reading!

[wildct2003 · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ok book

[Stephanie Thode · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cute illustrations and good message!

[Robin · Rating 3 out of 5]

Shapes other than conventional squares and triangles can work well to build an interesting picture of a house.

[Erin Cress · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very cute story!

Very cute children’s book. Talked about shapes as well as learning how to get along and working together! Enjoyed reading

[Cecile · Rating 4 out of 5]

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