I can use this book in my classroom to teach my students about being themselves and the importance of self-expression. Every child in my classroom should feel safe to be themselves and should stay true to who they are.
pickOlivia written by Ian Falconer is a picture book, Caldecott winner and was published in 2000. The artwork primarily utilizes black-and-white drawings, accented with splashes of red, to create a striking visual contrast. This approach allows the focus to remain on Olivia's expressive actions and emotions, emphasizing her dynamic character.
I would use this book to teach confidence, and to teach my students to be themselves no matter what someone else thinks about you.
pickThis book is a great book to show how color is important within illustrations. The illustrator only uses red to express what Olivia does throughout the story. It can be seen in every picture as the color of her personality and her possessions.
“Sarah believed that if she asked for something important, it would be worth the effort.“
