Picture Book Club replay!
Here for your enjoyment!
Hello! I am pleased to be posting the replay for the latest Picture Book Club meet-up. It was a really fun one - we loved the book, such a winner, and it was a fun one to discuss. Lots to dig into: really clever use of colour, pacing and characters.
About Picture Book Club:
One of my favourite things on 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.
This month we discussed Hot Dog, by Doug Salati. It came highly recommended by loads of friends and colleagues, and won the Caldecotte this year. Here is the blurb from Penguin Random House: NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • WINNER OF THE 2023 CALDECOTT MEDAL • This glowing and playful picture book features an overheated—and overwhelmed—pup who finds his calm with some sea, sand, and fresh air. Destined to become a classic!
You only have to look at some of the inside illustrations to get pretty excited about this one, and it’s perfect for summer (although, come on UK summer, what are you doing??)
As ever, do pick it up from friends of Gather Filter Make Shelf Editions run by the fab Helen Hancocks or Storytellers Inc. run by the brill Katie Clapham
Ok, so without further ado, here is the replay!
Ella xx
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