tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9200808769555430311.post5067415047857868540..comments2024-03-16T19:08:10.290+11:00Comments on Literacy, families and learning: Why Older Readers Should Read Picture BooksTrevor Cairneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10743409298855125040noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9200808769555430311.post-71961498191890989552013-09-24T06:16:46.579+10:002013-09-24T06:16:46.579+10:00As a mum of two boys (aged 6 & 7 yrs), I thoro...As a mum of two boys (aged 6 & 7 yrs), I thoroughly agree that picture books are a fantastic literacy source. I confess, I enjoy reading them as much as my children do! There shouldn't be an age-limit for picture books!Susan Syddallhttp://www.storiesandchildren.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9200808769555430311.post-45580958497530747172013-03-26T03:56:34.578+11:002013-03-26T03:56:34.578+11:00I teach reading in K-4 in Title I classes.I, also,...I teach reading in K-4 in Title I classes.I, also, teach Reading Recovery. I really agree with much you had to say here about picture books. Older kids, junior high students (ESL to boot),love to have picture books read to them as well. They may not express it, but this reading can certainly hold their attention. Being read to never goes out of style. I love to be read to even though I am a grandma~Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9200808769555430311.post-5909014468773549112013-03-16T04:02:15.709+11:002013-03-16T04:02:15.709+11:00Great post! We're big fans of picture books, c...Great post! We're big fans of picture books, comics, and graphic novels over at our little free library. It's so important to spread the word about the real value and benefits of visual literature. Thank you!Jayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07997164906328234122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9200808769555430311.post-38984059710313355202013-03-16T04:01:13.720+11:002013-03-16T04:01:13.720+11:00Great post! We're big fans of picture books, c...Great post! We're big fans of picture books, comics, and graphic novels over at our little free library. It's so important to spread the word about the real value and benefits of visual literature. Thank you!Jayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07997164906328234122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9200808769555430311.post-77007672516140613272013-02-21T13:08:46.842+11:002013-02-21T13:08:46.842+11:00Many thanks for the comments from Jen, Denise, Bar...Many thanks for the comments from Jen, Denise, Barbara and Keith. I'm pleased to hear that there are many others who share my views on this topic, including author's and illustrators. Good additional point Denise, yes they are often a shared experience and to be read by adults to children, not simply read alone. It's also great to be reminded of some great books, authors and blogs in the comments. I appreciate all the new visitors to the blog. Come again! TrevorTrevor Cairneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10743409298855125040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9200808769555430311.post-51612865456931251542013-02-20T03:27:10.586+11:002013-02-20T03:27:10.586+11:00I am definitely a believer in picture books for th...I am definitely a believer in picture books for the upper elementary and middle grades, as you can see at my Teach with Picture Books site (http://teachwithpicturebooks.blogspot.com). Thanks for flying the flag and helping to rally the troops!Keith Schochhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04487459160222497971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9200808769555430311.post-78007550084279649522013-02-19T09:39:38.819+11:002013-02-19T09:39:38.819+11:00My Little Miss History Travels to Mount Rushmore i...My Little Miss History Travels to Mount Rushmore is the first book in a series of nonfiction books for middle grade children. It relies heavily on pictures to help children remember historical facts. By using a variety of pictorial illustration techniques and an adorable character, I hope to make learning about historic places fun.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9200808769555430311.post-58256936102613481172013-02-18T10:24:50.433+11:002013-02-18T10:24:50.433+11:00As a writer of books for young readers, I really a...As a writer of books for young readers, I really appreciated this article and wanted to add one more thought. It's important to note that most picture books are not written with the idea that they will be read by the child (though that often happens). They are meant to be a shared experience between an older reader (parent, grandparent, caregiver, etc) and a child, with the child engaging in the story through <i>listening</i> (to the sound and rhythm of the words) and <i>looking</i> (at the illustrations to discover even more about the story). This experience is vital for the development of pre-literacy skills in the very young child. That said, picture books can and should also be enjoyed by children who can already read and this post provided excellent reasons for that. And I loved the comments describing the creative ways people are using them in classrooms and at home. Thank you! I'm so glad I stumbled upon this blog.Denise Vegahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07741073480146015803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9200808769555430311.post-43105341785016239252013-02-15T10:33:55.267+11:002013-02-15T10:33:55.267+11:00Trevor, I plan to keep this post bookmarked to rea...Trevor, I plan to keep this post bookmarked to read every year. I would like my daughter (who is nearly 3) to appreciate picture books for a long time. And what a waste, if we could only enjoy the hundreds of picture books on our shelves for another year or so ;-) Jen Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10343476550309656223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9200808769555430311.post-36830774125864509122013-02-14T12:33:22.135+11:002013-02-14T12:33:22.135+11:00Thanks for the most recent comments most of which ...Thanks for the most recent comments most of which point to some good resources and books. I don't normally post anonymous comments (especially if promoting products) but the graphic novel mentioned is very interesting example from Greece. TrevorTrevor Cairneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10743409298855125040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9200808769555430311.post-35468195747449138492013-02-14T12:17:47.190+11:002013-02-14T12:17:47.190+11:00I really enjoyed reading this. As the author of a ...I really enjoyed reading this. As the author of a new picture book that skews a bit older, I found it very encouraging. A librarian just sent a note to my publisher that a number of 5th graders were enjoying a preview of it the other day. It's called <b>I Hate Picture Books!</b> and it comes out in a couple of weeks. Timothy Younghttp://www.ihatepicturebooks.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9200808769555430311.post-80482256256504900642013-02-13T07:58:58.279+11:002013-02-13T07:58:58.279+11:00You might also like to have a look at a math graph...You might also like to have a look at a math graphic novel which is an innovative idea for teaching secondary school mathematics trough a detective story. Here is a sample of the book: http://www.ellinoekdotiki.gr/FlipPage/index.asp?ITMID=1316Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9200808769555430311.post-58764795744706309752013-02-12T17:37:13.044+11:002013-02-12T17:37:13.044+11:00Thanks for sharing the information. That’s a aweso...Thanks for sharing the information. That’s a awesome article you posted. I found the post very useful as well as interesting. I will come back to read some more. The Equationhttp://the-equation.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9200808769555430311.post-91427158150640600722013-02-12T17:36:40.723+11:002013-02-12T17:36:40.723+11:00What a great post. I was just having a discussion...What a great post. I was just having a discussion with my class about all the strategies reader's use with picture books...even though they have pictures.<br /><br />Laurie<br /><i><b><a href="http://chickadeejubilee.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Chickadee Jubilee</a></b></i>Miss Footehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12102534483407390519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9200808769555430311.post-76583702672014440182013-02-12T16:22:48.659+11:002013-02-12T16:22:48.659+11:00Hi Mark. Thanks for your comment. I like your blog...Hi Mark. Thanks for your comment. I like your blog and your work. TrevorTrevor Cairneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10743409298855125040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9200808769555430311.post-67840832721543394272013-02-12T10:37:55.954+11:002013-02-12T10:37:55.954+11:00To this day, some of my favorite books, of any kin...To this day, some of my favorite books, of any kind, are still picture books. I feel strongly that when the brain 'reads' words and digests pictures at the same time, we take part in an exercise that builds muscles that otherwise are not touched. I think it's a fascinating topic and I have attempted to write about it a few times. Excuse my linking, but here's a URL to a posting from last December.<br /><br />http://mfearing.wordpress.com/2012/12/10/pictures-vs-words/Mark Fearinghttp://markfearing.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9200808769555430311.post-64906042757957708292013-02-11T21:03:59.007+11:002013-02-11T21:03:59.007+11:00Thank you Sheila and Elizabeth for your contributi...Thank you Sheila and Elizabeth for your contributions to the discussion. Like you Sheila I'm keen to see how digitization can contribute new things to the experience of 'reading' picture books. As yet, much of the potential is unrealized. Trevor Trevor Cairneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10743409298855125040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9200808769555430311.post-34572011130903287482013-02-11T19:06:44.538+11:002013-02-11T19:06:44.538+11:00I agree, I also think older children reading pict...I agree, I also think older children reading picture books is important. We encourage yr 5/6, 10 and 11 yr olds to shadow the Greenaway awards to get them to look at picture books. It also means that the Junior library still has picture books in it as the schools have to buy a set to do this. They always enjoy it and get a lot out of it. ElizabethElizabeth Hutchinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11844968674069793491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9200808769555430311.post-73468750801934238202013-02-10T03:08:54.672+11:002013-02-10T03:08:54.672+11:00Wonderful article! Picture books are a fantastic w...Wonderful article! Picture books are a fantastic way to introduce young children to visual art as well as literary art. As a parent, I loved reading aloud to my children, and I remember our oldest son using the word "commenced" correctly in a sentence when he was about five because he'd heard it in a picture book. I recall looking at picture books when I was very young and being inspired to draw and paint because of those images. With the new technology, it'll be interesting to see how books change as they "go digital." I'm sure many creative people will do amazing things with art and words but without real pages.Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02891797060944709216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9200808769555430311.post-36571527811824688232013-02-06T10:25:29.095+11:002013-02-06T10:25:29.095+11:00Hi Ben, thanks for your comments. I'm glad to ...Hi Ben, thanks for your comments. I'm glad to hear that you're a blogger too. Your blog looks interesting. It's good to have the reflections and ideas of a teacher starting out. Cheers, TrevorTrevor Cairneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10743409298855125040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9200808769555430311.post-50515002050622590002013-02-06T10:01:38.877+11:002013-02-06T10:01:38.877+11:00Thank you for sharing this article, it was a very ...Thank you for sharing this article, it was a very interesting post and you raise very valid points. As a trainee teacher I have seen some teachers that are reluctant to use picture books with higher year grouping. However, I believe on reflection that it is very important to do so and I will always plan to include experiences with picture books with older pupils when I graduate.<br /><br />Your blog is great too, I can't wait for more posts. <br />I hope you can hop along to my blog too, <br /><br />All the best <br />Ben :)<br /><br />beingbenm.blogspot.co.uk Benhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05055839702665996143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9200808769555430311.post-26664686702212105232013-02-06T09:07:32.759+11:002013-02-06T09:07:32.759+11:00Thanks for your comments Stuss and Kerry. I'm ...Thanks for your comments Stuss and Kerry. I'm glad picture books are important for you too. I also like both your blogs too. Trevor Trevor Cairneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10743409298855125040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9200808769555430311.post-48085222356042985312013-02-06T03:56:00.419+11:002013-02-06T03:56:00.419+11:00This is a very informative post. I use picture boo...This is a very informative post. I use picture books with 8th graders when introducing a new concept during Reader's Workshop. Thanks for the great info. Kerry @ Climaco Classroomhttp://www.climacoclassroom.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9200808769555430311.post-19575020900023961232013-02-05T13:30:36.262+11:002013-02-05T13:30:36.262+11:00Thanks for this. I have a six-year-old who is a r...Thanks for this. I have a six-year-old who is a reasonably confident reader, who wouldn't touch picture books after he discovered Roald Dahl a year or so ago! However, he has a brother who his four years younger than him, and since the younger boy has begun to be interested in books, the older one has suddenly 'rediscovered' all these wonderful old books. He is loving that he can read them all by himself now, and if he is feeling patient enough he'll read them to his brother, also. <br /><br />Susan https://www.blogger.com/profile/18401482255452894874noreply@blogger.com