Patricia Polacco
Philomel Books (2005)
Up until now, I've basically shared one book from each author, but it's time to double dip. Some of my favorite authors are calling out for a second showing!
Patrica Polacco is one of my favorites. http://miretteandmommy.blogspot.com/2012/02/books-of-day-on-farm.html Her characters are filled with adorableness. At Mirette's school, the first thing the children do is sit in a circle and read to themselves. It is super cute to see these three, four and five year olds reading intently (as if they can read).
One of the parents is the school librarian and she picks out the best books. I teach a social/emotional curriculum on Thursday mornings and I can't wait to dig into the book bucket to see what's there. As I was searching, I saw a girl in a red dress next to a penciled in elephant. It really stood out. The image on the cover was so compelling and snuggly. Wouldn't you know it, it was a Patricia Polacco book.
The book is about a girl who has an imaginary elephant friend named Emma Kate. Each page is shaded in black and grays except for the girl who wears a bright red dress. This device reminds me of Olivia http://miretteandmommy.blogspot.com/2011/10/our-little-olivia.html. The red adds drama and tension. It makes you really notice the relationship between the girl and the elephant.
Happy reading and imagining!
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