Visual Literacy using Picture Books

for both the younger and older reader

Over the last ten or more years, there has been a growing trend to publish very sophisticated 'children's' picture books which contain contemporary themes and imagery aimed at both the younger and now, some for the older reader. 

These books are beautifully crafted with eye-catching artwork and textual desgn features which are perfect tools for encouraging visual literacy and critical thinking skills, and also inspiring technology and design characteristics.  They are highly motivating and encourage a new respect for picture books from all readers.

Some of the titles that will be looked at include:

• 'Just another ordinary day' by Rod Clement

• 'Our big blue sofa' by Tim Hopgood

• 'Into the forest' and 'Through the magic mirror' by Anthony Browne

• 'Flotsom' by David Wiesner

• 'Old Ridley' and 'Beneath the surface' by Gary Crew

• 'Old Tom's Holiday' by Leigh Hobbs

• 'Fox' and 'Woolvs in the sitee', by Margaret Wild
• 'Dougal the garbage dump bear', by Matt Dray

 Audience:  Primary/Middle

 Workshop materials:

Presenter:

Desley Pendergast

Eton House International

Teacher-Librarian

desleyp@yahoo.com

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