The first storybook I looked at was E! True Hollywood Story: Women of the Bible. The title of the storybook sparked interest in me because I watch E! all the time. The title told you right away what the story book was going to be about. I really enjoyed reading the section on Queen Esther, I learned more than I thought I would from it. I really thought that the storybook had a great layout that was easy to navigate. The pictures that were chosen were great and really helped you imagine the person that the story was talking about. It was also interesting to read the Authors notes in the sections to get their side of the story and why he or she chose certain aspects.
The third storybook I looked at was Mermaid Tails. This title was very unique and keep your mind wondering to what the storybook would be exactly about. There were many short stories about Mermaids throughout the storybook. The introduction even tells you a little about each story that is going to be in the sections. The layout and pictures were kind of plain and boring but the stories kept me intrigued. I enjoyed the imagination and the mental image that I could picture from just reading.
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Queen Esther Picture
Cute Dog Picture
Mermaid Picture
Oh, you found some really good Storybooks to look at, Mary - great! And, as you can see, the topics are all over the place. I hope you will enjoy brainstorming your own possible topics next week!
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I really liked the Mermaid Tales as well. I agree that the layout and pictures weren’t all too intriguing but the stories were great. I especially like that the tales are from Cornwall. Ever since I saw About Time I have wanted to visit there. It seems like one of the prettiest places on earth. I liked the idea of a be-grudging mermaid and that they could be good and evil. Thanks for bringing this storybook to my attention.
ReplyDeleteMary, I think you found some great storybooks! I really liked the E! True Hollywood Story: Women of the Bible. I don't want E! anymore, but I remember it being on when I was younger. I think that incorporating those modern TV shows, and celebrity shows, is such a creative way to retell these stories. I also liked the A Dog's Adventure storybook that you chose. Dogs are my favorite, so the name also caught my attention. But I liked how the stories were written and how the dog was used in the story. Great picks!
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