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From: Steven Engelfried <sengelfried>
Date: Tue, 7 Dec 2004 12:41:12 -0800 (PST)
Melody, I'm with you on the back matter in "My Light." I thought she got it just right in the illustrated part, introducing ideas without covering the details that would be too challenging for many young readers/listeners. Then it ends with all those words...she might as well have just written a second book, I think. I guess it's that multi-level approach that's appealing to some, but I usually think a good picture book can stand on its own. I did like the way she used spot illustrations within that section to work as kind of a visual index, though....
-steven
Melody Allen wrote: Hi, Steve, I agree that the illustrations work toward teaching a concept. They have a real glow that matches the concept. I wondered about the book being presented in the first person voice of the sun. Also, I know some people love back matter, but it seems to be overdone here. Would love to hear further comments from you and others. Melody Allen
Also "My Light" by Molly Bang. Great use of illustration to teach a concept. The pictures themselves are dazzling, and they work together to show how all energy comes from the sun. It's a concept you can understand without needing to know yet exactly how it all happens, and she presents it powerfully, but at just the right level of simplicity.
Steven Engelfried, Beaverton City Library 12375 SW 5th Street Beaverton, OR 97005 503R6%99 sengelfried at ci.beaverton.or.us
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Received on Tue 07 Dec 2004 02:41:12 PM CST
Date: Tue, 7 Dec 2004 12:41:12 -0800 (PST)
Melody, I'm with you on the back matter in "My Light." I thought she got it just right in the illustrated part, introducing ideas without covering the details that would be too challenging for many young readers/listeners. Then it ends with all those words...she might as well have just written a second book, I think. I guess it's that multi-level approach that's appealing to some, but I usually think a good picture book can stand on its own. I did like the way she used spot illustrations within that section to work as kind of a visual index, though....
-steven
Melody Allen wrote: Hi, Steve, I agree that the illustrations work toward teaching a concept. They have a real glow that matches the concept. I wondered about the book being presented in the first person voice of the sun. Also, I know some people love back matter, but it seems to be overdone here. Would love to hear further comments from you and others. Melody Allen
Also "My Light" by Molly Bang. Great use of illustration to teach a concept. The pictures themselves are dazzling, and they work together to show how all energy comes from the sun. It's a concept you can understand without needing to know yet exactly how it all happens, and she presents it powerfully, but at just the right level of simplicity.
Steven Engelfried, Beaverton City Library 12375 SW 5th Street Beaverton, OR 97005 503R6%99 sengelfried at ci.beaverton.or.us
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