Small Things Mended(written by Casey W. Robinson & illustrated by Nancy Whitesides) explores grief, but–unlike so many books with this theme–the story startsafterthe loss. And while there are hints in the illustrations as to what the loss is, the text doesn’t address it. This story is...
During a study in a Kindergarten classroom, wordless and almost wordless picturebooks were presented as aesthetic objects that are read for pleasure, reward slow looking, and require engagement in significant semiotic work. Instruction about and adult mediation of picturebooks throughout...
Misty plopped down on the comfortable couch, but it was difficult for her to relax when the room was a disaster area-toys and shoes and books and dishes were strewn about. Notice that literal descriptive language is mainly used in these examples. However, in the last example, figurative lang...
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This study extended the research on the scaffolding provided by mothers while reading picture books with their children from a focus on conversational styles related to labeling to a focus on those related to agents and actions to clarify the process by which language develops from the one-word ...
aThe picture book is the literature form most often associated with the early childhood years. The illustrations, as well as the story, enhance the tale by conveying action and creating mood. Picture books may be classified by content, type of illustrations, story form, and organizing format. ...
as to how they can self-regulate their overwhelming emotions. I worked hard to select titles for a wide variety of experiences that shape our emotional intelligence, from sadness, relationships with others, ethics, as well as big, scary emotions. You can read these books to preschoolers on up...
mcsweeney's books for kids always stand out: some have dust jacket posters or thermochromatic ink . hang glider & mud mask has a new gimmick. it's a double-sided book with a z-shaped cover: you can read it from either side, and the two stories meet in the middle. when you get ...
At least, with the help of kids’ books.) While I have successfully adopted some mindfulness strategies—a few times a day I bring my attention to my breath—I cannot embrace the discipline that comes from true, sit-in-a-chair meditation. Praise the literary gods, because it turns out ...
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