Chapter 7 Picture Books and Authors

Chapter 7-Picture Books
Pictures books are books that are enhanced and often told with the help of the illustrations . Picture books begin with the text that is then sent to an artist who adds pictures based on his or her interpretation. Picture books are not for any specific age group nor are they in any particular genre. These books offer many art media used to create the pictures. Information on the source of media used can be found on the copyright page. There is a range of styles of illustrations offered for picture books that include Cartoon art, Expressionistic art, impressionist art, naïve or folk art, realistic art, and surrealistic art. Picture books can be used to get students discussing the books because of the art as well as to promote higher order thinking and promote writing for wordless books.

Patricia Polacco- Chicken Sunday, January Sparrow, The trees of the dancing goats

Patricia Polacco was born in Lansing, Michigan. When she was very young she moved to Oakland, California. The book Chicken Sunday is written about a family she spent much of her time with in California. Polacco has studied in the United States and Australia. Polacco has received her bachelor's and masters degrees in Fine Art and her Ph.D. in Art.
visit her website to learn more: http://www.patriciapolacco.com/

Kay Winters- My Teacher for President, Voice of Ancient Egypt, Colonial Voices- Hear them speak

Was born in Trenton, New Jersey. She loved reading and used books as a constant companion as her family moved from place to place. She received a bachelors degree in Education from Arcadia University then a Masters in Education from Wheelock College. Mrs., WInters taught 2nd grade for several years. Her first article was published in Highlight magazine. She continued teaching and moved to Pennsylvania. After several years she left her teaching career and began to write full time. She has received several honors and awards for her work.
visit her website: www.kaywinters.com