Shortlist
Additional resources
Author and illustrator websites
Visual literacy websites
Resources supporting visual literacy
Resources supporting raps
Reviews of the short listed books
Program and planning Stage 2
Credits
Shortlist: CBCA 2006 Book of the Year: Early Childhood (arranged alphabetically by writer)
BOURKE, Nicole & DANALIS, Stella (2005) What the sky knows, University of Queensland Press. SCIS 1261005
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Cover illustration by Stella Danalis
Cover reproduced with kind permission of UQP
Do not reproduce |
DUBOSARSKY, Ursula & MACKINTOSH, David (2005) Rex, Viking, Penguin Books Australia. SCIS 1234535
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Cover illustration by David Mackintosh
Cover reproduced with kind permission of Penguin Books Australia
Do not reproduce |
MATTHEWS, Cecily & BLACKWOOD, Freya (2005) Emily’s Rapunzel hair, ABC. SCIS 1209941
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Cover illustration by Freya Blackwood
Cover reproduced with kind permission of ABC
Do not reproduce |
NILAND, Deborah (2005) Annie’s chair, Viking, Penguin Books Australia. SCIS 1239220
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Cover illustration by Deborah Niland
Cover reproduced with kind permission of Penguin Books Australia
Do not reproduce |
SHANAHAN, Lisa & QUAY, Emma (2005) Daddy’s having a horse, Hodder Children’s (Hachette Livre Australia). SCIS 1215722
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Cover illustration by Emma Quay
Cover reproduced with kind permission of Hodder Children’s
Do not reproduce |
WATTS, Frances & LEGGE, David (2005) Kisses for Daddy, Little Hare. SCIS 1229548
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Cover illustration by David Legge
Cover reproduced with kind permission of Little Hare
Do not reproduce |
Additional resources
Book Week 2006
Children’s Book Council of Australia website
Author and illustrator websites
Visual literacy websites
Resources supporting visual literacy
Resources supporting the running of a rap
Author and illustrator websites
BLACKWOOD, Freya
CMIS focus on fiction: authors and illustrators
Scholastic profile
BOURKE, Nike
University of Queensland Press
DUBOSARSKY, Ursula
CMIS focus on fiction: authors and illustrators
The official Ursula Dubosarsky website
LEGGE, David
CMIS focus on fiction: authors and illustrators
MATTHEWS, Cecily
Cecily Matthews
QUAY, Emma
CMIS focus on fiction: authors and illustrators
Emma Quay and her books
SHANHAN, Lisa
CMIS focus on fiction: authors and illustrators
Visual literacy websites
Art in children’s books
International Visual Literacy Association
Notes on creating a visual interpretive analysis
Picture book families: an online exhibition of picture book illustrations
An educational project from the museums and galleries of Victoria, these images of picture book covers are supported by information with a visual literacy and visual arts focus. Arranged in galleries of Cultural diversity, Grandparents, Historical representations, The picture book process, and The changing family image, the covers clearly depict the changing significance of family units in Australian society. Stage 2 students could easily operate the visual choices and then discuss the changes depicted in family life. The site explains how picture book ideas are represented, making it useful as an adjunct to the study of picture books in the English Years 7-10 syllabus, and as a developmental tool for artists. In each Illustrator profile, accessed via images in the galleries, artistic processes, mediums, and techniques are explained. Sections on Jeannie Baker and Jiri Tibor Novak are particularly helpful. The extensive Education notes offers many cross curricula ideas for activities, and a readable Essay traces the history of picture books. C. Thomas
USER LEVEL: Stage 2 Stage 4 Stage 5
KLA: CA; English; HSIE
SYLLABUS: English K–6; English 7–10; HSIE K–6; Visual Arts 7–10
SCIS SUBJECTS: Family - Australia; Illustration of books; Picture books; Social change
PUBLISHER: Dromkeen, Australia |
| REVIEW DATE: 22/06/06 [306.85] |
SCIS 1139239 |
Picturing books
Spence, B. (2002) ‘The literacy demands of visual text: reading the pictures’, Scan 21(2), pp. 4-5. Go to an extract and proforma.
The on-line visual literacy project
The result of a university course entitled The principles of visual literacy, this site presents information about the significance of visual awareness as a key element to communication. The site opens with an animated graphic requiring Quicktime. A succinct, general introduction to visual literacy follows listing basic elements: Dot; Line; Shape; Direction; Texture; Hue; Saturation; Value; Scale; Dimension; and Motion. Each is given a detailed description and is well supported by graphics and animated images drawn from art, motion pictures, print advertising and other media. For each page, References provides a comprehensive list of text and image sources. Teachers will find this site invaluable in developing an understanding of the various elements of the composition of graphics, and their significance in positioning viewers in a particular way. T. Patterson
USER LEVEL: Professional
KLA: English
SYLLABUS: English K-6; English 7-10
SCIS SUBJECTS: Visual literacy
KEYWORDS: Visual literacy; visual text
PUBLISHER: Pomona College, USA |
| REVIEW DATE: 3/6/02 [701] |
SCIS 1093367 |
Viewing through picture books
Part of the Western Australian Department of Education site, with links to other articles and resources
Visual literacy & picture books
Resources supporting visual literacy
Anstey, M. & Bull G. (2000) Reading the visual: written and illustrated children's literature, Harcourt. SCIS 1011625
Callow, J. (ed.) (1999) Image matters: visual texts in the classroom, PETA. SCIS 971123
Callow, J. (2000) ‘Reading the future. Looking ahead: the future of visual literacy is here now’, Scan 19(2), pp. 8-11.
Callow, J. (2000) ‘Reading the future. The literacy demands of visual text: deconstructing a web page’, Scan 19(3), pp. 15-16.
Clemens, A. & Scalen, P. (1996) Presenting visual texts: organising, creating, presenting, User Friendly Resource Enterprises. SCIS 906551
Clemens, A. & Scalen, P. (1996) Understanding visual texts: text, graphic, combining, User Friendly Resource Enterprises. SCIS 906546
Derwianka, B. (1990) Exploring how texts work, PETA. SCIS 622591
Doonan, J. (1993) Looking at pictures in picture books, Thimble Press. SCIS 752492
Gleeson, L. (2003) Making picture books, Scholastic. (Reviewed in Scan 23(2), p. 81
GLEESON, Libby
Making picture books
Scholastic, 2003
ISBN 1865045152 [741.6]
Such a manual is increasingly relevant for English teachers with the new 7–10 syllabus incorporating picture books, and Stage 6 students creating and deconstructing them in major projects. This authoritative and stylish resource comprises specific picture book advice, plus useful general points about writing narratives and writing techniques. Gleeson clearly explains grammar issues, the use of rhythm and rhyme, and the creation of mood, as well as the practical process of putting a book together. Writers and illustrators explain at length the complementary process of picture book making, and Gleeson offers an interesting case study of The great bear. The text does not deal with publishing issues; its aim is to show the making process, and in that it succeeds very well. C. Thomas
USER LEVEL: Stage 5 Stage 6 Community Professional
KLA: English |
| SYLLABUS: English 7–10; English Stage 6: Extension 2 |
SCIS 1150350 |
Higgins, S. (2002) ‘Using visual texts to enhance storytelling’, Scan 21(1), pp. 4-7.
Kress, G. & van Leeuwen, T. (1996) Reading images: the grammar of visual design, Routledge. SCIS 997270
Moline, S. (2000) ‘Visualising information’, Scan 19(2), pp. 12-16.
Ottley, M. (2002) ‘Picture books: beneath the skin’, Scan 21(2), pp. 6-13.
Patterson, C. (2002) ‘Reading the pictures: connecting visual literacy and evidence based practice’, Scan, 21(3), pp. 4-11. (includes suggested activities for selected 2002 shortlisted books)
Quin, R. & McMahon, B. & Quin, R. (1997) In the picture: reading visual language, Curriculum Corporation. SCIS 893677
Quin, R. & McMahon, B. & Quin, R. (1997) Picture this: reading visual language, Curriculum Corporation. SCIS 903644
Quin, R. & McMahon, B. & Quin, R. (1995) Teaching viewing and visual texts, Secondary, Curriculum Corporation. SCIS 856772
Viewing for learning (1995) [videorecording] Literacy and Learning Curriculum Corporation. SCIS 849160
Zammit, K. (2000) ‘Reading the future: The literacy demands of visual text: working with new learning environments’, Scan 19(3), pp. 10-14.
Resources supporting the running of a rap
Atkins, H. (2001) ‘Community participation through book raps at Nowra Public School’, Scan 20(1) February, pp. 3-15.
Fields, T. (2002) ‘Evidence based practice at Five Dock Public School: Adventures in self directed learning and student engagement in raps’, Scan 21(4), pp.18-19.
Scheffers, J. & Bohman, (2003) J. ‘Evidence based practice at Marayong Public School: The enhancement of student learning through participation in a book rap’, Scan 22(1), pp.10-12.
Thorne, B. (2001) ‘Integrating technology in teaching and learning: reflections on recent book raps”, Scan 20(3) August 2001, pp. 8-15.
Credits
Thanks to Wendy Chapman, teacher-librarian, Wollondilly Public School, for developing the programming and support material for this rap, and to Catherine Thomson, Project Officer, English.
Additional resources provided by the School Libraries and Information Literacy unit.
This rap is a joint project of the School Libraries and Information Literacy, and English Units, Curriculum K–12 Directorate.
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