The Shape of the World
The Shape of the World: A Portrait of Frank Lloyd Wright
Written by K.L. Going
Illustrated by Lauren Stringer
Published by Beach Lane Books / Simon & Schuster, 2017
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Awards
Chicago Public Library, Best Informational Books for Younger Readers of 2017
Minnesota Book Awards Finalist, 2018.
2021 Grand Canyon Reader Award Nominee
Reviews
“The simplicity of Going’s words work neatly in tandem with Stringer’s artwork, reminiscent of illustrations of the 1930s and 1940s. A spot-on introduction to Wright and an evocative recognition of the way a child is father to the man.”
-Ilene Cooper, Booklist (starred)
"A boyhood fascination with shapes and nature informed the hundreds of structures Frank Lloyd Wright would go on to design as an architect. Going and Stringer thoughtfully examine those twin influences through this biography's poetic text and handsome illustrations."
-Publisher's Weekly
"Simple prose set in a light type that reflects Wright's art serves as a jumping-off point for each of the expansive illustrations, giving young readers ample opportunity to discover hidden gems in the pages, such as the red squares that are scattered throughout Wright's work. A lovely introduction to the impact that a creative mind can have on the world."
-Kirkus Reviews
"...Lauren Stringer’s warm and accessible pictures show Wright at various stages of life against backdrops that nod to his designs. Every aspect of the book is thoughtful, from the square trim size to the color palette to the typeface based on lettering designed by Wright."
-Hornbook
“… Stringer transcends the descriptive in those sets and offers hybrid images, whimsically fusing nature and architecture in ways that are credible and engaging to young readers....The capacity to marvel at nature’s complex beauty is not lost on adult readers, either, who might enjoy experiencing the venerated American architect through the book’s simple words and charming illustrations."
-Architecture Boston
"A pleasing addition to picture book biography or art collections for children. "
-School Library Journal