Seeger, Laura Vaccaro. What if?

Seeger, Laura Vaccaro. What if?
Roaring Brook Press see macmillan children's pub 2010 unp 15.99
978-1-59643-398-4 elem VG
What if we bounced the ball back and forth? What if we lost the ball? What if I went to look for the ball? The beginning of a story starting with What ...if? for the creative mind.
This picture book is created using vibrant colors and three seals. They are all on the beach near the ocean playing with a very colorful beach ball. The only words in this book is the “ What... If?” question. The book was create to get children thinking about the action in the book. Each picture depicts an action that might or might not have a reaction but it is up to the child to create their own story.
This book can be used in a creative writing class for any age. The reader can write up their story by observing the action in the book and each story may be so different from each other.
This can also become a story to describe the colors used, to describe the look on the faces of the seals and their feelings that seem to come through the picture.
A fun book for all ages. Diaz, Magna

Ace Your Writing Assignment

Rau, Dana Meachen. Ace Your Writing Assignment.
Enslow 2009 48p 23.93 978-0-7660-3394-8 elem Ace It! Information Literacy

Meant for elementary students, this title shows how to complete a writing assignment in 5 steps. Meant for elementary students, this title shows how to complete a writing assignment in 5 steps. These include pre writing, drafting, revision, peer review, and publishing. Its very clear format compares a writing assignment to a building--make a blueprint, create a foundation, and build ideas.
There are great color photos and spreads that illustrate children thinking and adults building. Word web, sequence charts, use of thesaurus, and peer review are all aspects of writing that are mentioned in this fine title. Sources and glossary are found at the end.
Excellent for elementary collections. S.Gooden