Mock Caldecott Contenders

Setting

  • The setting refers to where and when the story takes place

  • Illustrations should help you visualize the time and place of the story

  • Illustrations should transport you into the world of the book

As you watch the read-aloud videos, ask yourself:

Do the illustrations help me understand where and when the story in this book takes place?

Can I imagine what it feels like to be in this book?

Farmhouse

by Sophie Blackall


Farmhousefinal.mp4

Farmhouse Read-aloud Video

Bonus Material

Illustrator Video

Hear Sophie Blackall's take on creating Farmhouse.

Sophie in Action

Watch the illustrations come together as Sophie Blackall assembles the layers of Farmhouse.

Illustrator Blog Post

This is a fantastic start-to-finish, behind-the-scenes look at Farmhouse from the illustrator herself. Include's Sophie's wonderful photographs!