Friday, November 12, 2021

Picture Book Month Day 12

 


I am really drawn to books about the power of words and also to books which explore big emotions. In my role with IBBY Australia I also enjoy exploring books translated into English. Phileas's fortune: a story about self-expression, meets all of of these criteria.



I found this list of Picture Book criteria from the National Library of New Zealand:

The best picture books provide an appealing mix of engaging story, strong characters, rich language, and visual wonder.

  • illustrations that are engaging, varied, and colourful, while adding to the storyline
  • strong characters that are identifiable and evoke emotion
  • a story that teaches a concept or value
  • an interesting plot that captures the attention of the reader
  • rich vocabulary
  • re-readability

Take a look at this 15 minute video which explores the importance of book selection for and with your child. 

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