Frances Perretti Dr.

Burke EDUC 414 12 September 2013 Low Stakes Writing: Picture Books Picture Book Title: The Berenstain Bears and too Much Junk Food Author: Stan and Jan Berenstain

1. What kind of mood is created for the story based on the use of color and size on the cover and title page? 2. Which does the story do more of, showing what is happening or telling? 3. What makes the characters instantly relatable? 4. Does the theme of health integrate successfully into a story about junk food? Why, why not? Does the book successfully convey this message to children reading it? 5. This book is labeled a first time book on the cover, is what ways do the langue and storyline cater to this description? Do you agree that this should be called a first time book?