What defines a picture book? This is an issue that had been a source of angst for many years. Does a picture book have to be for emergent readers? Clearly not, as a browse of the Curriculum shelves will indicate. Margaret Wild’s Woolvs in the Sitee, and Let the Celebrations Begin, along with Roberto Innocenti [...]
Archive for June, 2008
Picture books that push the boundaries
Posted in Picture books that push the boundaries, tagged Add new tag on June 23, 2008 | 7 Comments »
Wordless picture books
Posted in Wordless picture books on June 20, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
I’ve started creating a page on wordless picture books on the teacherwiki, and I have just discovered the wonderful world of David Wiesner. This creator of wordless picture books has a fabulously whimsical and quirky imagination that really comes through in his works.
The two titles I read today were “Sector 7″ and “Flotsam”- two highly original [...]
Custard the Dragon and other identities
Posted in Poetic adventures, tagged Poetic adventures on June 19, 2008 | 3 Comments »
Immersing yourself in poetry is such a great way to play with the language, and develop skills in speaking as well. In the workroom we have been playing with the poetry of Ogden Nash, whose “Custard the Dragon” is a particular favourite. It is a great read allowed and gives wonderful opportunities for dress ups [...]
