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Genre Criteria Authors Illustrators

This genre uses comic strip pictures and text to create a new type of story that kids of all ages can enjoy.

What are

graphic novels?

These books help students learn their alphabet or learn how to count.

What are

concept books?

These picture books leave children singing or chanting all day long.

What are nursery rhymes/songs?

These books are easy for teachers to allow the whole class to participate in reading, usually by pointing to each word and reading together.

What are big books?

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Based on the criteria found on page 113, Baby Touch and Feel Farm would

receive this score.

1= would not recommended

10=highly recommend

WHY?

Based on the criteria found on page 116,

The Completed Hickory Dickory Dock

would receive this score.

1= would not recommended

10=highly recommend

WHY?

Based on the criteria found on page 127, Poke-A-Dot Old MacDonald’s Farm would

receive this score.

1= would not recommended

10=highly recommend

WHY?

Based on the criteria found on page 182, Hey, Little Ant

would receive this score.

1= would not recommended

10=highly recommend

WHY?

This author wrote the bedtime classic about a rabbit who gives daily salutations to a

celestial being. A spin off has been created to take into

consideration today’s technological society.

MARGARET WISE BROWN?Who is

This author is well-known for her books for younger children. She

captures the essence of the preschool psyche and delights parents as well.

Max and Ruby are beloved characters in many of her books, and some of those books can be viewed

on PBS Kids.

ROSEMARY WELLS?Who is

This author wrote “Let’s Get a Pup!” said Kate, which is

about an alternative punk working class couple who listened to their daughter’s

suggestion to get a new puppy after her cat dies.

BOB GRAHAM?Who is

These authors wrote about Ahmed, a young butagaz boy in Cairo,

Egypt, who makes his daily rounds through sunbleached streets and

daily market stalls to deliver cooking oil. At the end of the story, he shares a special secret. He can

write his name.

FLORENCE PARRY HEIDE AND JUDITH GILLILAND?

Who are

This Caldecott Medal-winning illustrator has been recognized as an outstanding artist in the medium of

woodcut. Her illustrations are lovely hand-colored prints that convey the

rough edges of life in another century. In Snowflake Bently she uses strong

black lines to create pleasing patterns of individual snowflakes.

MARY AZARIAN? Who is

This illustrator is probably one of the best-known creators of fantasy in

children’s books. One of his classic books was turned into an animated movie and is repeatedly viewed by

many during the Christmas season. He also illustrated Jumanji, The Widow’s

Broom, Two Bad Ants and The Stranger.

CHRIS VAN ALLSBURG? Who is

This author and illustrator uses watercolor-and-pencil collages in his

works. He wrote a picture book about a boy named Moses and his deaf

classmates who go to a concert and learn a unique way to listen to music. He most recent work is Arbeit Macht

Frei, Work Sets You Free.

ISAAC MILLMAN? Who is

This illustrator’s work strikes emotion in readers in the book Martin’s Big Words. In fact, his illustration on the cover of this book speaks for itself and

no title is necessary.

BRYAN COLLIER?Who is

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Kuenstier, R. (Photographer). (2003). Florence Parry Heide in 2003 [Photograph], Retrieved September 9, 2012, from http://www.nytimes.com/2011/10/28/arts/florence-parry-heide-childrens-writer-and-poet-dies-at-92.html

 

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