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The greedy triangle, dissatisfied with its own shape, continually requests a local shapeshifter to add more lines and angles. As the triangle's requests grow, it becomes confused about which side is up. Through this playful journey, the story explores themes of self‑acceptance and the value of embracing one’s natural form.
First publish date: 1994
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Marilyn Burns
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