In this course, we review extraordinary wordless picture books. Perhaps one of the most celebrated illustrators is Arron Becker. His publications are based on his own research in architecture and the history of humanity. As such, his wordless books can extend across the grade school years from young children through high school. Becker’s wordless books exceed expectations as we learn about history and cultures of the world. We are drawn to these stunning illustrations.
In A Stone for Sascha we find themes related to craftmanship and artistry, the transformation of materials by the human hand. We are also discovering the repetition of human conflict over time - often related to greed and power.
In this course, we are not only reviewing wordless books but also showing teachers how to expand the learning with projects. We sprinkle in a few other fiction and non-fiction books to extend the learning about family heritage; providing guides and resources for teachers.
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Extraordinary Children’s Books: Wordless Picture Books 3 PDHs
Becker, A. (2020). A Stone for Sascha. Candlewick Press.
