Mock Caldecott Contenders
Character
Character
This week we will think more about Character, or WHO the story is about. Remember:
This week we will think more about Character, or WHO the story is about. Remember:
- Illustrations should help us understand the characters' personalities
- Illustrations should show how the characters feel and what they are thinking (often through facial expressions and body language)
- Illustrations should help us see if a character grows or changes
As you watch the read-aloud videos, ask yourself "Do the illustrations help me get to know the characters in this book?"
As you watch the read-aloud videos, ask yourself "Do the illustrations help me get to know the characters in this book?"
Ode to a Bad DayÂ
Ode to a Bad DayÂ
illustrated by Hyewon Yum, written by Chelsea Lin Wallace
illustrated by Hyewon Yum, written by Chelsea Lin Wallace
Ode.mp4Ode to a Bad Day Video
Ode to a Bad Day Video
Bonus Material
Music Video
Music Video
Hear the original song inspired by the book!
Chelsea Lin Wallace, author of Ode to a Bad Day, teaches us how to write our own ode.