tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7946109972966431326.post8316531553784348601..comments2024-03-22T06:31:19.600-04:00Comments on Teach with Picture Books: Picture Books: Alive and WellKeith Schochhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04487459160222497971noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7946109972966431326.post-84621885416573988922011-04-17T18:31:59.476-04:002011-04-17T18:31:59.476-04:00I can imagine that without a huge publisher behind...I can imagine that without a huge publisher behind you providing PR, it must be an uphill battle.<br /><br />Best wishes for success with your book!Keith Schochhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04487459160222497971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7946109972966431326.post-51824532088852311082011-04-16T17:38:53.758-04:002011-04-16T17:38:53.758-04:00As the co-author of a self-published children'...As the co-author of a self-published children's picture book, I can tell you that its been an uphill battle promoting and selling our book, but at book readings I can see children's eyes pop with excitement as they are pulled in by vivid photography and illustrations in our book. That's why I know we have staying power.<br /><br />MeekPolly and Meekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02937451035625725914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7946109972966431326.post-76910030375157733562011-03-28T18:26:40.485-04:002011-03-28T18:26:40.485-04:00Apart from the fact that picture books are a perso...Apart from the fact that picture books are a personal favourite of mine, I believe they are vital in the effort to teach kids about visual literacy. They are the perfect vehicle for this. AND they expose kids to rich language. AND they help children explore different worlds and different cultures. Okay, I'll stop. <br /><br />Those you've mentioned here sound great, Keith. And I love to think of your students still enjoying that tattered copy of Robin Hood!BookChookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06230711251425187241noreply@blogger.com