Thursday, May 30, 2013

And the winner is....

Well, we've come along in our understanding of what makes a great children's picture book.  We have had some discussion and we all have our own predictions on which books will be the winners.  One thing we must agree upon is that we are quickly drawn to a particular book's style or story and then it stands out as the clear winner no matter what!  Can the appointed judges refrain from this instant pull?  Do they need to?  Some things to think about. 

Here are some of our predictions for the Chocolate Lily Book Award and why:

Victoria Clement: I Want to Go to the Moon, by Tom Saunders
"There is something in the book that lets me feel a little bit confident.  I love how the illustrations draw the story together."

Emily Seimens:  Can Hens Give Milk, by Joan Betty Stuchner and Joe Weissmann
"It is hilarious that the family doesn't learn their lesson the first time, and the illustrations are original."

Feneti Bulcha:  Louis the Tiger Who Came From the Sea, by Michael Kozlowski
"It is funny and interesting as well as appropriate for children.  The illustrations are distinctive and the layout draws it together."

Ben Morris I Want to Go to the Moon, by Tom Saunders
"This book is an interesting and learning experience type of book."

Isabella CaicedoPussy Cat, Pussy Cat, Where Have You Been, by Dan Bar-El
"It's pictures, details and colour make it good.  I also like how most of the words rhyme."

Ashley GerkLouis the Tiger Who Came From the Sea, by Michael Kozlowski
"It is not only interesting, but amazing.  It is a book for all a wide range of ages (3-9years).  I like it!"

16 comments:

  1. Izzy Pontin: Can Hens Give Milk? by Joan Betty Stuchner and Joe Weissmann
    I found this book really funny because they thought if a cow gave milk by eating grass the hen would, this book is funny for all ages.

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  3. Charlotte and Jess:Louis the tiger who came from the sea by Michal Kozlowski
    We think this book will win because its funny and it has alot of imagination in the book. It also has a good use of colour along with the fact that a tiger will never come from the sea.

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  5. Sofia:Louis the tiger who came from the sea by Michal Kozlowski. I think this book should win because the pictures are quite simple and the book overall is funny

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  7. Izzy.R: louis the tiger who came from the sea by michal kozlowski
    I think this book will win because illusrtations are really good and have a great use of colour.It's suitable for chlidren of all ages and is really funny

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  9. Paris:Can Hen Give Milk by Joan Betty Stuchner and joe weissmann
    i think this book will win beacause the illustrations are realy good and they have a greate use of colour.

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  11. ellie: pussy cat pussy cat where have you been? by rae mate
    i think this book shood win because it has good coulore and it is about a cat going aroud the wold and i like how they did the picher.

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  13. Anya : I want my hat back by Jon Klassen . I think this book will win because its got a good sence of humer in it

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  15. These are the votes for those who didnt have time to blog:-

    Anya - Can hens give milk?
    Dominic - Louis the tiger who came in from the sea.
    Samuel - Louis the tiger who came in from the sea
    Lottie - Louis the tiger who came in from the sea

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  16. My own personal favorite for this award is Seal Song. The illustrations were beautiful and dramatic and I loved the fairy tale style of story. I hope this one wins.

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