The Quality Literature Recommendations document lists seven content groups: context, narrative, character, imagery, symbol and connotation, perspective and argument, and representation. Yesterday I talked about Context.
Now onto Narrative. This is an odd one to me because I cannot think of a story or picture book that does not contain a narrative but I guess narratives do come in different forms.
This is the definition used in this document: ‘Narrative is the communication of a sequence of related events into a story. A narrative is usually structured in such a way as to invite responder involvement. Narrative helps us make sense of our lives’.
(Teachers should) look for stories that are:
• imagined
• about real life experiences
• told through different modes and media
• structured with a clear beginning, middle and end (but not necessarily sequential)
• inviting students to enter another world
• constructed for a particular audience or purpose
• clearly setting up expectations and allow predictions of actions and attitudes
• provoking an emotional response
• told in multiple ways
• presenting a view of the students’ world.
With my comparison book suggestions I am having to "read the minds" of the people who compiled the lists for this document trying to guess what aspect of the book possibly matches the allocated concept. I may not always be entirely successful. Blue links take you to my blog comments and other resources. Because I am writing this list and thinking of your school library some of these books will be out of print but I hope they might be in your library.
Narrative
A Bag and a Bird by Pamela Allen
Comparison reads:
Flotsam by David Wiesner
Comparison books (none of these are wordless):
Comparison books (I am thinking of books where the characters demonstrated perseverance and problem solving):
Comparison books:
Last Tree in the City by Peter Carnavas
Comparison books:
Ollie and the Wind by Ronojoy Ghosh
(This is similar to Kate who tamed the wind) - see above
Otto the Book Bear by Kate Cleminson
Story Snug review with more plot details.
Kirkus Star review. This book breaks the fourth wall when the bear steps out of the book - that is an interesting narrative idea to share with children. You could share Who's afraid of the Big Bad book by Lauren Child as another example. The Wall in the Middle of this Book contains this too. And Press Here Herve Tullet.
I have a
Pinterest with 80 pins of books under the topic Libraries in Picture Books.
Comparison books:
Peggy by Anna Walker
Comparison books:
Penguin in Peril by Helen Hancocks
Kirkus Star Review. It was nominated for the Kate Greenaway Medal in 2014.
I had not seen this book before. I watched a fairly poorly made video of the story. It does look like good fun and everyone is sure to learn a new word - peril.
Comparison book (In this Tacky book he outwits the baddies):
Comparison book:
The Most Magnificent Thing by Ashley Spires
Comparison books:
If you read my post (blue link) you will find other books with similar themes.
Tilly by Jane Godwin illustrated by Anna Walker
Where the Forest Meets the Sea by Jeannie Baker
I am sure most teachers and Teacher-Librarians are very familiar with this famous book so I won't search for further ideas.
Zen Shorts by Jon J Muth
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