pickTo raise money for new cheer outfits, Jessica comes up with a Rock Around The Clock Relay with the cheerleaders sponsored for time spent rocking in a rocking chair with an all-night party in the gym surrounding them! Meanwhile, the Droids sponsor a songwriting contest & tall, shy Lynne Henry dares to anonymously submit her song, knowing she‘s not the “Linda Ronstadt” type her crush Guy Chesney may be expecting. Liz helps this new couple form!
This story is a great opportunity to tell a story through illustrations. This book tells a story through body language and emotions. Students can write their own stories by drawing pictures and conveying meaning through illustrations.
You can use Flora and the Flamingo in the classroom to teach storytelling through illustrations and body language. Students can practice sequencing the plot without text, then create their own wordless stories. It‘s also great for lessons on cooperation, friendship, and interpreting emotions through visual cues and movement.
pickFlora and the Flamingo (2013) is a wordless picture book that uses graceful, pink-hued illustrations to tell a story of friendship and dance. With lift-the-flap interactions, the art conveys humor, emotion, and elegance, creating a charming tale of trust and balance.
Genre: Caldecott medal winner, Wordless picture book
so-soGenre- picture book, caldecott
Publication year- 2013
The illustrations in Flora and the Flamingo by Molly Idle tell the story without words, using graceful movements and expressions to show friendship and teamwork. The soft pinks and flowing lines create a sense of elegance and playfulness. Interactive flaps add depth, inviting readers to engage directly with the story.
I would use this book with younger children. It is a book that shows a friendship form through pictures and it would help show younger kids what they can do to make friends.
so-soPicture book (2013) The illustrations are a masterclass in visual storytelling. The minimalist palette of soft pinks, whites, and subtle yellows creates an elegant, airy atmosphere that complements the ballet theme. Idle's use of interactive flaps adds a dynamic element. The fluidity and grace captured in each illustration mirror the dance between Flora and the flamingo, making the book a visually captivating experience.
