Chris Van Allsburg has written and illustrated 15 books and has won several awards; including the Caldecott Honor. Create a book talk advertising your favorite story written by this author. Provide a short passage that leaves your audience wanting to check out this book.
When Max is at home, his mother makes the rules. But when he goes to where thewildthings are, he’s in charge.
When do you have to listen to other people’s rules? Would you like to make all the rules all the time?
http://www.mtholyoke.edu/omc/kidsphil/questions/Wherewild/wildquestions.html
What are some of the advantages and disadvantages of living in the town of Chewandswallow? Would you like to live there? Why or why not?
Imagine being the size of a cricket. How would you avoid being stepped on? Who would be your friends? What would you eat? Where would you live and sleep?
Leigh told Mr. Henshaw that he doesn’t like his name. Is there anything you don’t like about yourself? Explain your answer.
What do you think of Jerry Spinelli? What is your favorite Jerry Spinelli Book? Tell me about it…
What is your favorite book and why is it your favorite?