Hi, Genius Workshop,
Thank you for your comments. I couldn't wait for Week 2, so I am writing a review for 2 more picture books suitable for children. Do you remember what the stories are about that I am reviewing?
Here they are:
Title: Millions of Cats
Author: Wanda Gag
Publisher: Coward, McCann and Geoghegan, Inc.
Age Range: Preschool - 3
Summary:
This story is about a very lonely old man and old woman. To overcome their loneliness, the man goes searching for a cat. He comes to a hill covered with cats---millions of them. He chooses one, then another, then another, but since each cat is so beautiful, he chooses to take them all home. In the end, all the cats disappear, except one--a homely, little cat. The couple take this cat into their home, and they care for it. "It's the most beautiful cat in the whole world," says the old man. He knows since he has seen "millions and trillions" of cats, and not one as pretty as this one."
The illustrations are by Wanda Gag. The story is enchanting, with clear, black and white, simple-to-understand, illustrations. Reading is easy.
This story can be read aloud.
Title: One Fine Day
Author: Nonny Hogragian
Publisher: Collier Books(MacMillan Publishing Co.)
Age Range: Preschool-2
Summary:
This story is about a fox who travels through a forest. He gets very thirsty so he steals milk from an old farm woman. Because of this, the woman chops off his tail. The fox spends the remainder of his day bargaining to get his tail back. In the end, the woman sews the fox's tail back on.
The illustrations, colorful and simple, are by Nonny Hogrogian. Millions of Cats was awarded the Caldecott Medal in 1971. Children at the age range listed would enjoy the book.
Remember: Picture books are meant to be read aloud, to children, at bedtime. If they enjoy the story, they will read the book many times over by themselves, or they will ask you many times over to read the book to them.
My next post will be about 1) a hen and 2) a lion. Can you figure out what books they are? I don't give you much of a clue.
GET HOLD OF THESE TWO BOOKS. HAPPY READING.
Nice concept. I also like how you give a preview for the next post.
ReplyDeleteGadaboutgals,
ReplyDeleteThank you for taking the time to read my blog. It's important parents get involved in what their little ones read.
Thank you for your comments.
Sincerely,
Ravenous Reader (A.K.A. Frankie)
Your blog will be very useful to me as I am currently looking for an agent/publisher for my first picture book and I am trying to familiarize myself with as many picture books as possible. I can come to your blog to get ideas for which ones to read! One of my favorites is Alexander and the No Good Very Bad Day.
ReplyDeleteHi, a.e. swift,
ReplyDeleteI am so happy you find my blog useful. I also like Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day. Judith Viorst is one of my favorite picture book authors.
I shall post my next 2 picture book reviews tomorrow. One is about a hen, and the other one is about a turtle. I don't give you many clues. Can you guess what they are? Another clue: A fox stalks the hen, and the turtle does somersaults.
Sincerely,
Ravenous Reader (a.k.a. Frankie)
To everyone who is an aspiring picture book writer,
ReplyDeleteI would recommend that you keep in your collection and read it carefully the 3-volume set of HOW TO WRITE A CHILDREN'S PICTURE BOOK, written by Eve Heidi Bine-Stock, published in 2004. Volume One deals with STRUCTURE; Volume Two deals with WORD, SENTENCE, SCENE and STORY,
and Volume Three deals with FIGURES OF SPEECH.
The author presents several picture books that you can learn from.
Be persistent. Don't give up. Keep reading and write, write, write.
Sincerely,
Ravenous Reader (a.k.a. Frankie)
Dear Readers,
ReplyDeleteI have selected a classic---about a boy and his experience with snow---and another story, about a girl named Sophie, for my next reviews.
I am certain you know the title of the classic. The author is a favorite of mine.
On a rainy day, go to the library and flip through the pages of children's picture books.
You'll get ideas. It's time well-spent.
Ask the librarian for recommendations---what children are interested in and reading now.
Keep on working on your picture book. You'll be a bona-fide author someday soon.
God bless.
Sincerely,
Ravenous Reader (a,k.a. Frankie)
Dear a.e. swift,
ReplyDeleteI also enjoyed ALEXANDER AND THE TERRIBLE, HORRIBLE, NO GOOD, VERY BAD DAY, by Judith Viorst. I like the black and white pictures, and all the terrible things that happen to Alexander.
A lesson is learned. His mom says at the end,
"some days are like that." On the last page, Alexander sleeps, and dreams, "Even in Australia."
Children can identify with Alexander because sometimes they, themselves, have bad days, either at school or at home.
HOW TO GET A LITERARY AGENT by Michael Larsen, published in 2006, and THE CHILDREN'S WRITER AND ILLUSTRATOR'S MARKET, are good resources for publishing success.
Good luck in finding an agent or publisher.
God bless.
Sincerely,
Ravenous Reader (a.k.a. Frankie)