Picture Books for All Readers: Words & Art in Synergy

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Why picture books? Yes, many of us developed our love of reading even before we could read words by looking at the art in picture books. We remember the classic picture books, authors and illustrators from when we were children. However, today’s picture books have evolved into an extremely sophisticated genre. The text and the art work together in picture books to tell a story or message. Numerous well crafted picture books are written for dual audiences. For example, a simple story for a child will have an additional layer of complexity for an adult reader who has the necessary background knowledge and experiences to understand the nuances either in the words or illustrations or both. Some of the best examples of poetry, short stories, critical reflection, humor, drama, informational texts and countless varieties of art medium are found in today’s picture books - hidden in the back of books stores or segregated in library rooms with short chairs or in an attic box at your mom’s house. This group is for readers willing to brave book zones where little people rule or even to rediscover the forgotten pages from their childhood. No matter what’s your favorite genre, there’s an excellent picture book out there waiting you to read, enjoy, discuss and share. This group is only for adventurous readers willing to risk reading outside the box of only words in order to delve into visual literacy and read the images too.