I have to admit that I LOVE picture books. Many people think they are just for really young kids, but i couldn't disagree more. Some of my favourite books (as an adult) are picture books. Their beauty lies in being able to convey such deep messages with such a small amount of words. Every word is very carefully chosen. There are no wasted words here! Plus, the pictures are always so glorious and tell so much of the story as well. Picture books are good for gifted readers who will see layers of meaning in them, but also for readers who struggle a bit, as it is achievable to get through the book. This term we read 'Imagine' by Alison Lester with Stage 2 as the basis of some imaginative writing and it was very popular with our Stage 2 students. It opens up many avenues of discussion about using your imagination and is, quite simply, a beautiful book.
Happy reading,
Alison :)
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