Types of Picture Books
In these types of books you search for characters or objects.
_________ is an example of this type of book.
Wordless (seek and find)
"Where's Waldo?"
"Where's Wally"
what makes up a plot?
A series of build up.
Characters in a picture books can be identified by how many traits ?
One or two dominant traits.
Do children enjoy reading books?
TRUE or FALSE
TRUE
True or False
A book can only fit into one category of picture books
Why?
False.
An alphabet book can also be a concept book if the book focuses on one concept/ idea.
ex. Farm animal alphabet book
What makes a theme?
The main idea.
True or False
children don’t tend to identify characters with themselves.
False
Should picture books only be words?
TRUE or FALSE
FALSE
What topics can graphic novels introduce? How do they help struggling readers and ELL's?
History, science, ethics, and philosophy.
Students learn visual literacy.
What is the plot of no David?
David breaking the rules.
why is space important?
It draws attention to the object on the page.
Should picture books have repetitive patterns?
TRUE or FALSE
TRUE
What is the theme of Cat in the Hat?
Trust ,responsibility,honesty.
Name the four broad categories of media
Painterly, Graphic, photography and digital art, and collage.
What was the first book they mention in the book as an example?
”Millions of Cats”
Name the types of picture books.... Give an example
Beginning, Alphabet, Counting, Concept, Wordless, and Graphic Novels
Which is more important Plot or Theme?
Neither , you can’t have one without the other !
which artistic style reflects a specific cultural or social group?
Folk art
Should the language in picture books be Simple or Challenging?
WHY?
CHALLENGING!! Children have to expand their vocabulary so, they can become better readers.