“Knuffle Bunny!!! And those were the very first words Trixie ever said.”
“Knuffle Bunny!!! And those were the very first words Trixie ever said.”
Students can write about a time they lost something important, using describing words to show how they felt, just like Trixie in the story.
pickKnuffle Bunny (Picturebook, Caldecott Honor, 2004) tells its story through creative pictures. The backgrounds are real black-and-white photos, and the characters are drawn in soft colors so they stand out. The round shapes make the characters look playful, and the smooth lines show clear expressions. The composition keeps Trixie and Knuffle Bunny in focus, so the pictures guide the story from start to finish.
I can use this book in my classroom to teach my students about being themselves and the importance of self-expression. Every child in my classroom should feel safe to be themselves and should stay true to who they are.
pickOlivia written by Ian Falconer is a picture book, Caldecott winner and was published in 2000. The artwork primarily utilizes black-and-white drawings, accented with splashes of red, to create a striking visual contrast. This approach allows the focus to remain on Olivia's expressive actions and emotions, emphasizing her dynamic character.
I would use this book to point out the pictures and talk to students about how the color effects the book. I would ask them if there is a special animal or toy that they love and how they when/if they had misplaced it. I would ask them how the illustrations tell us that something is wrong, which could lead into a conversation about body language.
