Explosion Statement

To develop a feel for what children's literature is it is essential to dive into the pages. As my interest in childhood literacy grows the more I keep hearing about how guys can't read, or don't like to read, or don't like to admit they read. I was shocked. I'm a guy...and I LOVE to read. Obviously I needed to investigate some interesting books and resources for when I encounter reluctant readers. However, I did not want to neglect the population of children who aren't male, reluctant readers. So, I not only read books for boys, I read books for girls, books for minorities, some old books, lots of new books, books that looked good, and books that looked bad.

It is a collection in its infancy, but it is a good sample of the massive variety of material that is out there just waiting to teach, inspire and entertain. The only time I am a reluctant reader is when i have to stop.

Sunday, February 21, 2010

Picture Book: Voices in the Park


Browne, A. (1999). Voices in the Park. Singapore: Picture Corgi Books.
Anthony Browne’s book is a great book to share with kids. This is because the book is four stories of the four different perspectives found in two adults and two children’s afternoon in a park. In addition to the multiple viewpoints the illustrations on each page contain many of the themes from the particular perspective hidden in the details of the art. There’s something that almost everyone can identify with in this book and it contains valuable lessons in the varying perspectives to foster understanding. Kids can start enjoying this book around 4-5 years of age. The large print and simple language should make it appropriate for the reading level of some children at that age

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