The Art of the Picturebook by Alyssa Spence https://padlet.com/amspence/jixsp7ndzttcfo0x en-us 2022-03-21 02:44:25 UTC 2026-03-20 20:02:10 UTC hello@padlet.com Example: Write Your Name Here adb99 https://padlet.com/amspence/jixsp7ndzttcfo0x/wish/2108769540
  • What is the first step in the process of creating a picture book?
  • What is one quality of a picture book? 
  • Color is one of the main qualities of a picture book. Describe how the author may want us to feel when we see the color red.
  • Give an example of a book that applies to what you learned in the “New Direction of Picture books” slide. 
    Submit a picture of the book and title it either:
    • Aesthetic Importance of Picture books
    • Appeal to Wide Range of Viewers
    • Informational Picture books OR
    • Sophisticated Use of New Media

    • ]]>     2022-03-23 02:16:07 UTC https://padlet.com/amspence/jixsp7ndzttcfo0x/wish/2108769540     Emily Morris emily_morris https://padlet.com/amspence/jixsp7ndzttcfo0x/wish/2110847332 1. When creating a picture book, the first step is composing the text.
    2. Texture
    3. When I see the color red in a picture book, I feel a sense of urgency.
    4. (see image & caption)]]>     2022-03-24 01:23:50 UTC https://padlet.com/amspence/jixsp7ndzttcfo0x/wish/2110847332     Michael Emigh https://padlet.com/amspence/jixsp7ndzttcfo0x/wish/2111780277 1. The author creates the story or text. 
    2. Relationships the words and pictures should match
    3. Red means alert, fire, alarm which is why you don't buy a red sports car because it will stand out.  
    4. Cuddle Bear was a well thought out book to show that a bear hugs every animal even the ones you know are mean. ]]>     2022-03-24 12:52:15 UTC https://padlet.com/amspence/jixsp7ndzttcfo0x/wish/2111780277     Kelly Hoag https://padlet.com/amspence/jixsp7ndzttcfo0x/wish/2112053903 1. The first step to creating a picture book is for the author to create the text. 
    2. A quality of picture books is the relationship of the words to the images. This has many benefits, particularly for emerging readers and second-language learners. 
    3. The purpose of color is dependent on the context, setting, or culture of a book.  I think most Americans would feel warning or anger with red.  However, if it is a book based on a Middle Eastern or Asian culture, red could establish power, tradition, and beauty. 
    4. "Love" by Matt de la Peña, illustrated by Loren Long uses calming blues and yellows to evoke a tone of peace as it relates to the emotions of being loved and loving someone. The characters are detailed enough to allow children to see themselves or someone they know in the pages. However, they are not over-detailed to the point where readers might not relate to the characters. ]]>     2022-03-24 15:01:24 UTC https://padlet.com/amspence/jixsp7ndzttcfo0x/wish/2112053903     Loleta Jones https://padlet.com/amspence/jixsp7ndzttcfo0x/wish/2112270944 1.  The first step in the process of creating a picture book is when the author composes the text.  
    2.  One quality of a picture book is its colors.
    3.  When I think of red, I think of love-hearts, warning/caution-stop signs & red lights, and sexuality-red bottom heels and lingerie.
    4. I chose "I am Enough" by Grace Byers. The book shared encouraging words to its readers to believe and have confidence in who they were made to be. The author used yellow as the color of the girls' shirt. Which could represent, happiness, optimism, joy, and purple for the title, which could represent royalty. ]]>     2022-03-24 16:49:39 UTC https://padlet.com/amspence/jixsp7ndzttcfo0x/wish/2112270944     Jolyn Thornton djt26 https://padlet.com/amspence/jixsp7ndzttcfo0x/wish/2112774251 1. The author composes the text in the first step.
    2. Relationship between words and pictures is a quality.
    3. Red is a vibrant color so it could mean life or meant to stand out-wanted to be noticed-house or barn color, blood, fast sports car, fire truck. 
    4. A Drop of Water is full of real life images taken with a camera. They are images that add to the features and text for understanding. The technology advances is clear in this text with amazing images caught on camera. They are real life objects like water droplets, water in glasses, items splashing in water to see the form, bubbles, ice, water vapor, snowflakes, condensation, and more. ]]>     2022-03-24 23:41:39 UTC https://padlet.com/amspence/jixsp7ndzttcfo0x/wish/2112774251     Hannah Smith https://padlet.com/amspence/jixsp7ndzttcfo0x/wish/2114324267 1. The first step in creating a picture book is the creation of text by the author. 
    2. Textures provide readers a sensory opportunity to connect words with tangible feelings. 
    3. In books discussing feelings or showing little ones anger we typically see vibrant shades of red. Readers can recognize or relate the color red to frustrating situations. 
    4. The book I choose is currently a favorite for my son. Animalium has beautiful large scale drawings of various species with simple descriptions. This book is a great informational picture book for all ages. ]]>     2022-03-25 18:46:36 UTC https://padlet.com/amspence/jixsp7ndzttcfo0x/wish/2114324267     Lucy Bradshaw lbradshaw16 https://padlet.com/amspence/jixsp7ndzttcfo0x/wish/2114997515 1. The first step of creating a picture book if for the author to compose the text portion.
    2. One quality of a picture book is the relationship between words and pictures. Often the pictures tell us more than what the words alone are saying.
    3. The use of symbolism is key in picture books. The color red most often symbolizes anger, danger, passion, love, or intensity of some sort. 
    4. The book that I choose that emphasizes the aesthetic importance of picture books is "Julian is a Mermaid." I bought this book for my choice board and it is primarily artwork with very little narration or dialogue. The artwork however speaks for itself and shows the growth of a young boy into becoming his true self - a mermaid (symbolically a member of the LGBTQ community). This visual transformation of Julian to represent his coming out journey is portrayed through colorful fish, make-up, facial expressions, and beautiful textiles. It is clear what is intended through the artwork without it having to be explained.]]>     2022-03-26 17:40:56 UTC https://padlet.com/amspence/jixsp7ndzttcfo0x/wish/2114997515     Katie Roan https://padlet.com/amspence/jixsp7ndzttcfo0x/wish/2115204379 1. The author must compose the text. 
    2.  Word relationships with pictures is one quality of a picture book.
    3. The color red could create a sense of anger. 
    4. I chose this book because I believe the art is stunning.]]>     2022-03-27 01:59:11 UTC https://padlet.com/amspence/jixsp7ndzttcfo0x/wish/2115204379     Michael Templeton https://padlet.com/amspence/jixsp7ndzttcfo0x/wish/2115690265
  • The first step in the process of creating a picture book is when the author composes the text.
  • One main quality of a picture book are the relationship between the pictures and the text.  
  • Red can be used to give the feeling of warmth since it is a vibrant color. Emotions can be emphasized with this color.
  • The picture book I chose was " I am Golden" by Eva Chen. In this book Eva wants to show that differences between cultures is not a bad thing and should be celebrated. By showing each others cultures we can minimize ignorance with education. I chose this book because my wife is Vietnamese and my children are mixed and we used this book to help them relate and have a better understanding.

    • ]]>     2022-03-27 16:13:09 UTC https://padlet.com/amspence/jixsp7ndzttcfo0x/wish/2115690265     Dana Siyufy https://padlet.com/amspence/jixsp7ndzttcfo0x/wish/2115845416
  • The first step in the process of creating a picture book is the author composes the text. 
  • One quality of a picture book is the relationship between words and pictures. 
  • When I see the color red I think of feeling angry, mad, upset, or frustrated.
  • Informational Picture Book

    • ]]>     2022-03-27 19:24:47 UTC https://padlet.com/amspence/jixsp7ndzttcfo0x/wish/2115845416     Heather Creel https://padlet.com/amspence/jixsp7ndzttcfo0x/wish/2115935738 1. The first step in creating a picture book is composing the text.

    2. One quality of a picture book is the relationship between words and pictures.

    3. The author may want us to feel an intense emotion, such as anger or passion.

    4. I chose "Those Darn Squirrels" because I read it constantly to my little boys. I feel like the illustrations emphasize the light-hearted humor and the heartwarming ending. It's a family favorite.

    ]]>     2022-03-27 21:33:55 UTC https://padlet.com/amspence/jixsp7ndzttcfo0x/wish/2115935738     Charlene Brenneise caa81 https://padlet.com/amspence/jixsp7ndzttcfo0x/wish/2116023523
  • What is the first step in the process of creating a picture book?
    • The first step in the process is authoring the picturebook text.

       2. What is one quality of a picture book?
     
    My favorite quality of the picturebook is relationship of the words with the pictures. Sipe calls this "synergy."

       3. Color is one of the main qualities of a picture book. Describe how the author may want us to feel when we see the color red.

    If the author emphasizes the color red within the illustrations, he could be attempting to emphasize the tension or drama of the story. 

      4.Give an example of a book that applies to what you learned in the “New Direction of Picture books” slide. 
    Submit a picture of the book and title it either:
    1. Aesthetic Importance of Picture books
    2. Appeal to Wide Range of Viewers
    3. Informational Picture books OR
    4. Sophisticated Use of New Media

     I love Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What do You See? I clearly remember reading it as a child and I could not wait to read it with my children. The mixed media use within the illustrations are eye catching for both young and old. The words have a rhythm that stays with you and allows the reader to connect colors, common animals, and classroom children in a fun and memorable way.

    ]]>     2022-03-28 00:04:02 UTC https://padlet.com/amspence/jixsp7ndzttcfo0x/wish/2116023523     Jessica Pearson https://padlet.com/amspence/jixsp7ndzttcfo0x/wish/2116082508 1. When creating a picture book, the author must take the first step in composing the text. 
    2. A quality of a picture book is color. 
    3. When the author uses the color red, it could represent a feeling of anger, hatred, of violence. Red could display an intensity of those emotions.  
    4. I chose "Hair Love" by Matthew Cherry. Growing up, I did not see a lot of picture books that would have characters of color. In the past few years, I have been working at a title 1 school with African American and Hispanic students. I enjoy hearing my students reactions when they read books that could be more relatable to them. ]]>     2022-03-28 00:54:44 UTC https://padlet.com/amspence/jixsp7ndzttcfo0x/wish/2116082508     Megan Ramsey https://padlet.com/amspence/jixsp7ndzttcfo0x/wish/2119636826 1. The first step in the creation of a picture book is for the author to create and write the text.
    2. A quality of a picture book is the relationship between words and pictures. Pictures help us to understand what is being said. 
    3. When we see the color red the author may want us to feel anger. However in Asian cultures red is a color that symbolizes luck. 
    4. "Eyes that Kiss in the Corners" by Joanna Ho, illustrated by Dung Ho uses pictures to help readers understand the words and cultural references that are made in the story. The images clearly depict the Chinese culture and have an older style of artwork.



    ]]>     2022-03-29 15:39:10 UTC https://padlet.com/amspence/jixsp7ndzttcfo0x/wish/2119636826     Elizabeth Feinberg https://padlet.com/amspence/jixsp7ndzttcfo0x/wish/2120511968 1. Before anything else is done, the author must compose the text of the book.
    2. Colors play an important role in picture books. The color palette often determines emotions that the reader experiences while viewing the illustrations, can connect to information being presented in the text, and/or makes the book more engaging to the audience.
    3. The color red often represents strong emotions of anger or violence. However, it can also represent love.
    4. The book I chose to discuss is a counting book called "1 2 3 Salish Sea." It uses bold, high-contrast illustrations to draw the reader in and grab their attention. When my daughter was only a few months old, we read this book a lot and she was always enthralled by the pictures. That being said, even I, as an adult, can appreciate the artistry and the aesthetic choices made by the illustrator.]]>     2022-03-30 01:47:49 UTC https://padlet.com/amspence/jixsp7ndzttcfo0x/wish/2120511968     Kaitlin Renaud https://padlet.com/amspence/jixsp7ndzttcfo0x/wish/2141169607 1. The first step to creating a picture book is composing the text.
    2. One quality of a picture book is textures
    3. When we see the color red, the author may want us to feel anger or excitement - something high energy
    4. I chose to include an informational picture book - All Kinds of Families by Sophy Henn. This book showcases how families are different in the animal kingdom the same way they are in human relationshios. ]]>     2022-04-12 17:06:38 UTC https://padlet.com/amspence/jixsp7ndzttcfo0x/wish/2141169607