Chapter 5 – Picture Books

1. Which of the following distinguishes picture books from other types of books?

a. A picture book has pictures and other books do not.

b. In picture books, the text is always more important than the pictures.

c. In picture books, the illustrations are as important as the text or even more important than the text.

d. Picture books are written and illustrated for preschoolers.

2. Which of the following is probably the least important criteria for evaluating picture books?

a. Accuracy of illustrations b. The relationship between words and pictures c. The size of the type d. The importance of the theme a. The background of the artist b. The age and stage of development of the child c. The child’s emotional state of readiness d. The extent of the preparation provided by an adult

3. According to Cianciolo, which of the following is not a major factor in how a child responds to a picture book?

4. According to Cianciolo’s analysis of children’s choices of picture books, children prefer illustrations that a. Depict the here- and-now fantasy, and/or humor b. Are colorful and detailed c. Are drawn in a realistic or cartoon style d. All of the above

5. Mother Goose serves as an excellent introduction to verse for very young children because of its a. Rhyme, pleasing sounds, and rhythm b. Imagery and introspection c. Subtle lessons for children d. All of the above

6. The Mother Goose rhyme “Peter Piper Picked a Peck of Pickled Peppers” has a repetition of sound called a. Rhythm b. Alliteration c. Exaggeration d. Onomatopoeia a. They have strong, enduring appeal for children. b. They are not expensive to reproduce. c. They are familiar to adults. d. They are among the earliest literature for children.

7. Which of the following is probably the strongest reason that there have been so many collections of Mother Goose rhymes?

8. Toy books can include a. Board books b. Pop-up books c. Cloth and plastic books d. All of the above a. They foster self-esteem of children. b. They stimulate the language, cognitive, personal, and social development of preschool children. c. They help all children appreciate the values of other cultures. d. They can be shared with very young children.

9. Why are toy books a valuable addition to children’s literature?

10. Board books a. Tell stories that are meaningful in the lives of children. b. Help children understand their expanding experiences and environments. c. Can be us ed as a way to introduce concepts such as clothing and seasons to children. d. All of the above a. Numerous objects b eginning with the same letter should be presented in wordless picture books. b. The pictures must be bright and appealing. c. Pictured objects should not have more than one commonly used name. d. The page should be rich with detail. a. The format of the book encourages manipulation of concrete objects. b. The objects and numbers are clearly separated and identifiable. c. The books are designed to develop the concepts of addition and subtraction. d. Photographs of common objects illustrate the number of concepts.

11. In alphabet books designed specifically to teach young children the letters and their sounds, which of the following is particularly important?

12. When analyzing counting books for preschoolers, which of the following is least important?

13. Concept books are excellent sources of materials for stimulating children’s a. Moral development. b. Personality development. c. Social development. d. Cognitive development. a. Children of different backgrounds and reading levels can enjoy the same story. b. Oral and written language skills are reinforced as children provide the missing text. c. Concepts are introduced and reinforced. d. Creative thinking and visual literacy are stimulated. a. The depth of detail should be appropriate for the age level of the children. b. There should be a sequentially organized plot that provides a framework for children who are just developing organizational skills. c. The subject should appeal to children. d. All of the above a. Short chapters b. Sequential plot c. Controlled vocabulary d. Harmonious illustrations a. They appeal to special interests of children. b. They allow children to reinforce reading skills independently. c. They stimulate cognitive, social, and personal development. d. They introduce and reinforce important concepts. a. Originality and imagination b. Plot and characterization c. Literal meaning and moral d. Humor and style a. The main characters should be children. b. The characters must experience situations and emotions that are immediately familiar and credible to children. c. The characters must experience situations and emotions that children can learn from. d. None of the above.

14. Which of the following is not a major value of wordless picture books?

15. Which of the following is an important criteria when selecting high quality wordless books?

16. Which is the most important characteristic of an easy- to-read book?

17. What is the major value of easy-to-read books?

18. Which of the following is not a crucial element in outstanding picture storybooks?

19. Which of the following is most important in developing characters for picture storybooks?

20. In picture storybooks, setting is used to a. Establish the location of a story in time and place. b. Provide an antagonist. c. Emphasize symbolic meaning. d. All of the above a. Character development b. Rhythm c. Exaggeration d. Humor a. Word play and nonsense b. Exaggeration c. Superiority d. Surprise and the unexpected a. Orally filling missing words or rhyming elements b. Dramatizing favorite nursery rhymes c. Make a book devoted to one rhyme. d. Individually memorizing specific nursery rhymes to read or recite to the class. a. Helping beginning readers develop an appreciation for books and literature. b. Improving reading skills. c. Exposing children to other cultures and experiences. d. Improving listening skills. a. Writing letters to friends, relatives and authors. b. Creating different endings to mysterious storybooks. c. Drawing new illustrations to replace some of the pictures. d. Rewrite a story using a different point of view.

21. Author of picture storybook, Mem Fox, focus on what aspect of style when writing?

22. Theodor Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss, was one of the most popular authors of books for children. On which source of humor did he rely on?

23. Which of the following activities for children is not recommended in the text when sharing Mother Goose with children?

24. What is probably the greatest value of reading to children?

25. Which of the following is not a way to motivate writing with picture storybooks?

Essay Questions

1. Choose a picture storybook (you may use the list at the end of the chapter to help you) and evaluate the picture book based on criteria described in the text. Use specific details and examples from the book to support your evaluation.

2. Compare and contrast the characteristics of alphabet books for younger children and those written for older children. Give specific examples of books.

3. Choose a picture storybooks described in this chapter and analyze the book based on the elements listed in the text.

4. How do authors and illustrators use humor in picture storybooks? Refer to actual books to strengthen your response.

5. What is the purpose of reading aloud to children? Will you adhere to this practice? Take a stance and provide evidence from the chapter and the course content.