Depending on the age group of the audience some illustration books have the ability to teach children the concept of cause and effect. In Where the Wild Things Are, Max’s misbehavior caused his mother to send him off to bed without supper. Children must learn that for an action there is a reaction. This cause and effect learning also helps children build better communication skills. Teachers and parent that read aloud illustration books often stop to talk about the illustrations. Talking about what happened, the events that took place, asking about the character and how the story makes them feel or what the story means to them requires time. Especially when asking multiple students. Communication is key to better relationships amongst child
