THE BEST PICTURE BOOK IS MICRO THEATRE

Each book in the Den's collection was selected when I closed the cover and said, "Bravo!" 

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How did the page turns simulate the scenes of a play? How did the pictures light the story? How did the words create the musical score, action, emotion? Most importantly, what made the book sparkle?  These are the questions I explore as I raise the curtain on the book's creative success.

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Does the sparkle come from the setting as in FIRST DAY, HOORAY? The plot structure as in PETER EASTER FROG by Erin Dealey? The protagonist's character, as in A FAMILY FOR LOUIE by Alexandra Thompson?  The narrator as in TOMFOOLERY by Michelle Markel , or something else? 

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I'm curious to know your thoughts on crafting playful picture books and invite you to add your review. 

What made you say, "Again?"

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Thank you for visiting, Cynthia