pickThe illustrations in this book contain the use of many elements of design that help the pictures to help tell the story. There was intense red coloration on one page in particular in this book. The bright red hue allowed the reader to understand just how angry the character was feeling. The use of blank space was also present on many pages in this book, allowing for the reader to fill in the space themselves using their own words/predictions.
I believe this children's book could act as a great tool to assist in constructing and or building upon the concept of interfering, making predictions, drawing conclusions, etc. with young elementary students. The story ends without a clear coconscious as to what happened allowing the reader to use the skills previously listed to determine for themselves.
“On every monkey was a gray, or a brown, or a blue, or a red cap!“
Caps for Sale is filled with humor but also teaches children about problem and resolution.
pickCaps for Sale is a children's picture book written and illustrated by Esphyr Slobodkina that was originally published in 1940. Caps for Sale is an easy-to-read book that includes repetition, patterns, and colors, which is perfect for early readers.
This book would be a great jumping off point for students to create their own creative writing. They could decide what they would sell, and who would steal their merchandise, and how they would get it back.
pickThis book uses lines to tell its story through pictures. The man with caps for sale stands straight and tall so that his hats stay perfectly on his head, his body and hats create a straight line. The straight line shows the order, whereas the curvy, organic lines of the trees that the hat-stealing monkeys sit in show chaos. Once the man has his hats back, he stacks them in perfect lines.
“No. Why are you asking me. I haven't seen it. I haven't seen any hats anywhere. I would not steal a hat. Don't ask me any more questions.“
