Squares & Other Shapes

🔺🟦 Squares, circles… and a whole lot of wow 🟦🔺

The Squares & Other Shapes transforms early shape learning into a tiny art gallery moment, starring the bold, brilliant work of Josef Albers. Published by Phaidon, this striking board book introduces little learners to geometric shapes through vivid, modern artwork—one captivating piece per page. 🎨✨

Beginning (and returning, like a friendly hello) to the square, children explore a variety of shapes as colors shift, overlap, and surprise. The visual variations invite curious eyes to linger, compare, and wonder, while the warm, engaging text encourages conversation—perfect for pointing, naming, and those sweet “do you see it?” moments. 👶👉🟩

Best known for his iconic Homage to the Square paintings and his influential ideas on color, Josef Albers’ groundbreaking art is thoughtfully reimagined here as an early learning experience. It’s shape recognition with a side of creative thinking—proof that even the littlest readers can appreciate big ideas.

Ideal for ages 1–3, Squares & Other Shapes is a beautiful first introduction to art, color, and geometry… and a reminder that learning can be as stylish as it is fun. 🖍️💛