Picture Book Club Replay
Du Iz Tak? by Carson Ellis
Hello! And happy Saturday to you!
I’m coming to you with the replay of this month’s Picture Book Club. I hope you enjoy - it was a really fun book to discuss!!
All the details are below!
Until next time,
Ella
P.S. as you’ll see at the end of the session, we have chosen Beatrice Alemagna for the next Picture Book Club book. The wonderful, and very beautiful On a Magical Do-Nothing Day
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One of my favourite things about the MA was when we looked at picture books together and analysed them, so I am thrilled to run this on my Substack. I announce the book at the beginning of the month and then we have a live Zoom together and chat all about it! It is available as a replay afterwards for those who can't make it.
Book Choice:
Hooray! It’s finally time for Du iz Tak? by Carson Ellis!! Woop! It’s one of my personal favourites - so clever, funny and beautiful. Can’t wait!
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Prompts to help you consider for Picture Book Club:
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?
What do you think of the pacing, and rhythm of the book?
How effective is the use of page turns in the book?