EDUC 205: Children’s Literature and the Writing Process Day 4

Schedule Children’s book reading Beginning books Observation formats Course calendar

First Books Exposure in infancy Indicators Criteria Well constructed (board books, cloth, plastic pages) With simple, uncluttered, and easily identifiable illustrations Relate to familiar life experiences Use clear, natural language Some humor Opportunities for participation Example: Clap Hands by Helen Oxenbury

Toy Books Sensory Lift the flaps Materials to touch Cut-outs Example: Dinosaur’s Binket by Sandra Boynton

Finger and Nursery Rhymes Movement Music Singing Examples: Eensy, Weensy, Spider Wheels on the Bus I Know an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly We’re Going on a Bear Hunt

Mother Goose Folk rhymes Musical quality of language, rhythm and rhymes Active participation and response Narrative quality; tells a good story with quick action Characters have interesting, likable personalities Content reflects the interests of young children Examples: Pat-a-Cake, This Little Piggie, London Bridge

Content Books: Alphabet Books Types: Word-Picture Example: The Construction Alphabet Book Simple Narratives Example: The Alphabet from A to Y with Bonus Letter Z Riddles or Puzzles Topical Themes Example: Antler, Bear, Canoe

Content Books: Alphabet Books Evaluating: Objects or animals clearly presented and identifiable Only one-two objects for young child Should avoid the use of objects known by several names

Concept Books: Counting Books Types: One-to-one correspondence Example: 1,2,3 to the Zoo by Eric Carle Simple mathematical concepts Example: Anno’s Counting Book Number stories and puzzles Example: The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Carle

Concept Books: Counting Books Evaluating: Objects to be counted should stand out clearly Common objects (fingers, toes, eggs) are best Grouping or sets should be clearly differentiated Number concepts should not be lost in the story Level of thinking required should be challenging

Wordless Books Examples: Rosie’s Walk by Pat Hutchins Deep in the Forest by Brinton Turkle The Snowman by Raymond Briggs Tuesday by David Wiesner

Books for the Beginning Reader Predictable books: Repetitive language Example: Brown Bear, Brown Bear… Familiar sequences like numbers or days of week Example: The Very Hungry Caterpillar Cumulative tales Example: The Napping House

Books for the Beginning Reader Controlled vocabulary Examples: Frog and Toad Henry and Mudge

Coming soon… Meet in Magale Library next week Read your picture books for Tuesday: Smoky Night So You Want to Be President Set up field experience