Children's Literature Book Blog #1
Title: "You're All Kinds of Wonderful"
Author: Nancy Tillman
Illustrator: Nancy Tillman
Publisher: Feiwel and Friends New York, Macmillan Publishing Group, LLC
Copyright: 2017
Number of Pages: 30
Genre: Picture Books
Each one of us is created with a unique design. Learning how to embrace what makes us special might take a little time. In the book, You're All Kinds of Wonderful, author Nancy Tillman takes us through a beautiful journey of finding our own exceptional abilities. She shows us that we all have our own "bells and whistles" and not to give up to make those bells ring! It's not as simple as "just be yourself." With each turn of the page, we will see there are trials. However, if we persevere, the end result will be magnificent. Everyone has a story worth unfolding. Read this book to find out more form this beautiful story!
The illustrations in this book were digitally created in a collage style using various software programs. The combination of photographs and mixed media is creative and pleasing to the eye. Each page features a child with an animal. From hanging in a tree with a sloth to ballet dancing with a kangaroo, these pictures are sure to please readers of all ages. The author's granddaughter even makes an appearance in this amazing piece of literature!
Grade: Kindergarten-3 (No age limit, appropriate for ALL ages)
Content
In the classroom, this book could be read to your students. Afterwards, have students write and/or illustrate something unique and amazing about themselves. This could be as simple as a drawing and caption with younger children. Older students could write a few sentences in their journals. Discuss with students how everyone has their own unique abilities and that all are worthy to be celebrated! This could lead to relationships being built in your community of learners.
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