1. The Polar Express was written and illustrated by Chris Van Allsburg and it was published by Houghton Mifflin in 1985. This book is a classic children’s book that was later made into a feature film. The story is about a boy who goes unnamed though out the whole book, and his journey on a magical steam engine to the North Pole in the middle of the night. Van Allsburg evokes such a vivid visual world through is text and visuals. He uses great metaphors and similes such as “the train is wrapped in an apron of steam” to help the readers use their imaginations and put themselves in the story. He also does a great job of blending the dream world with reality. The themes in the book is really about believing in the magic of Christmas and the joy
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The Tale of Peter Rabbit was written and illustrated by Beatrix Potter. It was published in 1902 by Frederick Warne & Co. This classic tale of Peter Rabbit is one of Beatrix Potter’s most famous. A children’s book that even has the most merchandise made based on the book. This story was one of my favorite children’s books growing up. It is about a mischievous and very disobedient young Peter Rabbit as he is chased around the garden of Mr. McGregor. This story teaches naughty children the consequences of misbehaving. Peter disregards his mother’s instructions and trouble soon follows. The illustrations in the book are beautiful and detailed. Rich and vibrant colors in the landscape, garden, and even in the home under the fir tree help create a realistic setting to this story. The illustrations do a great job of supporting the text. Beatrix Potter does a great job of helping her readers be able to use their imagination and put themselves in the story with Peter Rabbit. Each character in this book display human characteristics such as dressing like a human and walking on their hind legs. The characters in this story are all very memorable. While this book is probably more suited towards the younger kids, I think even adults could enjoy this story of Peter Rabbit. I know I definitely do, it is one of those classic books that will be passed down generation to
The Tale of Peter Rabbit was written and illustrated by Beatrix Potter. It was published in 1902 by Frederick Warne & Co. This classic tale of Peter Rabbit is one of Beatrix Potter’s most famous. A children’s book that even has the most merchandise made based on the book. This story was one of my favorite children’s books growing up. It is about a mischievous and very disobedient young Peter Rabbit as he is chased around the garden of Mr. McGregor. This story teaches naughty children the consequences of misbehaving. Peter disregards his mother’s instructions and trouble soon follows. The illustrations in the book are beautiful and detailed. Rich and vibrant colors in the landscape, garden, and even in the home under the fir tree help create a realistic setting to this story. The illustrations do a great job of supporting the text. Beatrix Potter does a great job of helping her readers be able to use their imagination and put themselves in the story with Peter Rabbit. Each character in this book display human characteristics such as dressing like a human and walking on their hind legs. The characters in this story are all very memorable. While this book is probably more suited towards the younger kids, I think even adults could enjoy this story of Peter Rabbit. I know I definitely do, it is one of those classic books that will be passed down generation to