From: Lisa Von Drasek <lisav>
Date: Tue, 07 Dec 2004 12:10:07 -0500

For me the combination of photographs and cartoon illustrations enabled the reader and the read-to to remove themselves from the immediacy of what could be a traumatic situation- the loss of a comfort object. Willem's choice to foreshadow the loss in the end papers creates even more safety in the moment. Children know exactly what is happening, the real question is "Will the daddy figure it out?" Willem's is also a master in the age-appropriate. In looking at Trixie's language acquisition skills, Willem's is a master of the age appropriate story. She tries to communicate and her father replies with what he assumes the conversation is about. " Trixie turned to her daddy and said ' Aggle flaggle kable!' 'That's right', replied her daddy.'We're going home." This is the classic pragmatic turn-taking behavior in the language development of a young child. Lisa
 

Lisa Von Drasek Children's Librarian Bank Street College of Education School for Children Pre-K- 8 610 West 112th St NY NY 10025
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Knuffle Bunny offers a cute story line. I'd like to understand thechoice of the color cartoons over the b&w photography. Can someone discuss the possible reasons for and benefits of this choice? Thank you, Melody Allen
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