Week 2 discussion Picturebooks

The introduction for Chapter 3 of the text discusses picture books and the important role this type of literature can have in helping children develop in their visual, spatial and gestural literacies (Cats, 2103).  Our ability as teachers to understand the basics of picturebook design will assist us in our choosing of books.  For this post, you will create a picturebook of your own, implementing and discussing those elements addressed in Chapter 3, go to Storybird and design a picturebook to share with your classmates.  In your post, include a description of the elembents of an effective picturebook design, and explain how your picturebook aligns with these elements.  Include one picture and description for each of the following:

Color

Shape, line and texture

Characteristics and icons

Composition and point of view

In your post, be sure to include a discussion of these elements, why you feel your students would enjoy this book and working link to your picturebook.