Picture books are fun to enjoy -- and a great way to learn how to read. Learn more about picture boks with these activities.
CONNECT:
- Here’s a starting point for learning about picture books: https://kids.kiddle.co/Picture_book
- Think you know about children’s authors? Discover fun book trivia facts about them at https://brokebybooks.com/book-trivia-for-kids/
- Watch the golden age of children’s book illustration at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oPiZqPVY53c
CREATE:
- Here’s a dozen activities to do with any picture book: https://entertainyourtoddler.com/activities-picture-book/
- Try these book activities, including crafts, sensory and learning ideas, at https://abcsofliteracy.com/book-activities/
- Make our own book by following the directions at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LiVqbQm6d20
CARE:
- See how to take care of books at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9AFDxdDpGY
- There are lots of ways to store and display picture books; see some examples at https://www.homedit.com/kids-book-storage/
- Read a picture book about giving to others: https://www.readbrightly.com/picture-books-to-teach-children-about-giving/
- What can you do with old or unwanted picture books? Here are some good ideas: https://luandbeanread.com/what-to-do-with-old-childrens-books/
CAREERS:
Picture books are not just for children. Some picture books are read by all ages. Do you picture yourself having a career with picture books? Get a clear picture of job options with these videos.
- See how picture books are made at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=00w-a6yKQMI
- Watch how books are assembled at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBYRIh04_zY
- Watch a day in the life of a bookstore owner at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHR6hcGoR8Q
- Watch a day in the life of a children’s librarian at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oy-vERPOqdU
