February Picture Book Replay
Dim Sum Palace / In the Night Kitchen
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Hello! I am coming to you with the replay of last week’s Picture Book Club - it was a really fun one, and I think we all enjoyed the format of looking at two together!
Apologies that it took me a few days to post - I’m still up against it with deadlines. I’ve written myself a list and a daily task list to stay on track, and today, I added posting this replay to hold me accountable - so you can thank my list for me getting it together to post this today!! I hope you’re all well, and you enjoy!
Until next time…
Ella xx
Here are all the details…
Book Choice:
This month we’re celebrating Chinese New Year with Dim Sum Palace by X. Fang and combining with the fabulous In The Night Kitchen by Maurice Sendak as it feels like they will be an interesting duo to look at together. See below the paywall for some question prompts to help you analyse the books.
I read from both books at the beginning, but if you want to get your hands on some copies, get the books from friends of Gather, Filter, Make Helen Hancocks at her bookshopShelf Editionsor Katie Clapham at her bookshopStorytellers Inc.and help support Indies!
Some Prompts:
Here are some prompts that I used to help prompt my thinking - I hope you find them helpful…
What is the story arc of the book?
Is there any jeopardy?
How does the use of colour contribute to the mood, atmosphere and narrative of the book, if at all?