1. Illustration in Children’s Literature Instructions: Work through this in pairs or threes. Use notes from class to help. Type in the white boxes like the one below. You can only type in slideshow mode. Go to Slide Show at the top then click ‘view show’. You can type in ‘notes’ but you can’t use bullets. To save press Esc then choose File> Save as. Your name/s:
2. This is the cover of Anthony Browne’s ‘Piggybook’. What do you expect the story to be about? Would children have the same impression as adults? (explain your answer)
3. With reference to both picture and text, explain some of the key elements of Colin McNaughton’s style in ‘Here Come The Aliens!’
4. This is an Image from Anthony Browne’s ‘Voices in the Park’. Use your notes from class to explain what the picture is trying to represent
5. From the title, cover picture and ‘blurb’ (above) explain who you think this book is targeted at. “ In The Boyfriend Trap, Terri arrives at her older sister's flat with a bag full of teen mags and a head full of True Love, but is dismayed to discover that Sarah doesn't appear to have a single boyfriend! Something must be done - and quickly!”
6. How important are illustrations in children’s books? Talk about covers and illustrations within texts.
