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Chapter 2: Illustrated Picture Books
General Consideration for Selecting Picture Books
There are some considerations specific to picture books. Consider these questions when selecting picture books for the school library or classroom collection. Considerations address a book’s subject matter content (theme or topic), audience, illustrations, school/curriculum need(s), as well as literary components: plot, characters, setting.
Selecting Wordless Picture Books
So many great ways wordless picture books contribute to literary enrichment, critical thinking, and curricular content. Types and uses vary greatly. These questions address some of these considerations.
Selecting counting books is greatly dependent upon the intended use, and often the use is for teaching mathematical elements. Conversely, a counting book may be selected without any preconceived agenda, but simply for the quality of the book, overall. Use these questions for selecting counting books.
Selecting alphabet books—or ABC books—is greatly dependent on their use, and each of these uses have unique considerations.
Memorable Student Favorite Read-Alouds
