Write an essay of approximately 2 – 3 pages (500 – 750 words) that analyzes one children’s picture book
(ages 5 – 9) Your main job is to show how illustrations and words work together to tell a story. Be sure to
focus on the following:
1. Describe the physical characteristics of the book: color, line, illustration style, etc.
2. Analyze the story:
a. Describe the plot (in no more than a few sentences)
b. Analyze other important literary elements
3. Evaluate the book. Did you like it? Why or why not? What age group would it be appropriate for?