Julianne Ocasio

10/21/15
There was an Old Lady who Swallowed a Bat
Bibliographic Information:
Colandro, L. (2005). There was an Old Lady who Swallowed a Bat. New York:
Scholastic.
Plot: An old lady swallows different things to follow each other, she then screams them
all up to tie all the items together to the theme of Halloween.
Setting: The story does not give a location, but it can be assumed that it is the month of
October.
Theme: Halloween, predictions
Characterization: The characters are shown mostly through illustrations. Details, like
the lady being old, told through the text.
Style: Rhyme and pattern are used for this story. The text also repeatedly asks Why ,
encouraging paritipation.
Point of View: 3rd person narrative
Describe Characteristics of this text specific to the genre: There is repetition through
the whole book
Reflection: This book is fun for the month of October. The actions of the woman are
silly, and the photos that show it are interesting to see. It is easy to keep students engaged
while reading this book.
Can You Count More than Before?
Bibliographic information:
Kompelien, T. (2007). Can you count more than before? Edina, Minn.: ABDO Pub.
Plot: The picture book has items for the reader to count. It has written word problems
with images that go along.
Setting: Through the texts mentions of desks and supplies, one can assume that the
setting is a school.
Theme: Improving mathematic skills
Characterization: The book does not have characterization because its purpose is to
teach the reader how to count.

Style: Word problems/math lesson. It is written more like expository tone.

Point of View: 3rd person
Describe Characteristics of this text specific to the genre: The book has a very small
amount of text and is focused on mathematical problems.
Reflection: It is a very simple book, good for first time readers. I would use it in a
preschool, or for a kindergarten class.