One of my resolutions for the year is to try and focus more on my writing. I may try to post about my progress on my blog to help keep myself accountable. Another goal will be to post more about what I have been reading. And with that goal in mind, here's my first review of the year...
DiCamillo, K., & McGhee, A. (2012). Bink & Gollie: Two for One. Somerville, MA: Candlewick Press.80 pages.
Appetizer: Bink and Gollie decide to tackle the state fair. But there's a chance the fair may not be ready for the two friends. In three short episodic chapters, Bink attempts to win the world's largest donut, Gollie appears in a talent show, and they both visit a fortune teller. At the heart of all three stories is a sense of friendship and love and support.
I loved the first Bink and Gollie book and I actually think I enjoyed Two for One even more. Set on an ordinary day and in relatable experiences, the illustrations and word choices and humor and delight to the story. I giggled in surprise when Bink's first ball toss didn't hit its intended mark:
The illustrations are in black and white with a accents of color. (I know that as a wee child, I would have wanted photocopied pages to color in the rest of the scenes.) They include a lot of signs and cues that an adult can point out to kids to help them read both the written text and the images. A teacher could emphasize some of the vocabulary and idioms (like fearing "this can only end in tragedy" or "in a manner of speaking."
I also love the different characterizations of Bink and Gollie (and this would be a good book to start a discussion of characterization or foils with young kids). From their size differences, clothes and language choices, and attitudes they're easy to contrast.
Dinner Conversation:
Tasty Rating: !!!!
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