Picture Books by Krista King https://padlet.com/kking33/5xtojo6bq3jb KWL chart en-us 2017-03-27 14:53:48 UTC 2025-10-28 13:48:35 UTC hello@padlet.com What I Know kking33 https://padlet.com/kking33/5xtojo6bq3jb/wish/162842277 I really just knew the basics of story books.  During this first year of being the librarian, I have realized what type of binding is best for the books that are used in the library.  I also realized that books with jackets are best if they have the same or at least all of the necessary information on the cover in the event the jacket gets lost or damaged.]]> 2017-03-27 14:55:59 UTC https://padlet.com/kking33/5xtojo6bq3jb/wish/162842277 What I Learned kking33 https://padlet.com/kking33/5xtojo6bq3jb/wish/162842580 The 5 Characteristics of Picture Books
Theme
Illustrations following the story
Audience is understood
Pictures develop and enhance characters
Mood and Tone

Physical Characteristics of Book
Cover - could be single page or 2 page
Under cover - could have nothing or same as cover
End Pages - 1st and last page could have decorations
Title Page - needs to provide info of what story is
Binding - Library binding best for popular books
Paperback- cheaper version with not a long life
Size and Spacing of lettering - can enhance story
Spine - needs title and arthur 
Gutter - space in between pages
Paper Quality - flat rather than glossy is best 
]]> 2017-03-27 14:56:36 UTC https://padlet.com/kking33/5xtojo6bq3jb/wish/162842580 What I Need to Learn kking33 https://padlet.com/kking33/5xtojo6bq3jb/wish/162842902 I think I need more practice! I would like to be able to read a book and have educated opinions. Previously, I have only read books and decided if I liked them purely based on story and pictures. I now know other things that make a good book.]]> 2017-03-27 14:57:17 UTC https://padlet.com/kking33/5xtojo6bq3jb/wish/162842902 How I'll Share kking33 https://padlet.com/kking33/5xtojo6bq3jb/wish/162847117 I have already started sharing. When I am reading a picture book to my students, I point out things like 2 page jackets and end pages. ]]> 2017-03-27 15:07:47 UTC https://padlet.com/kking33/5xtojo6bq3jb/wish/162847117