CoP3: Idea 1

The importance of picture books; How picture books play a role in a child's development.

5 relevant and inspiring quotes (from at least 3 texts)

1. "Children love art. Why do you think they spend so much time coloring, drawing and doing crafts? Whatever the reason children are drawn towards a book, it’s a means to get them to read."
2. “I see children pick up picture books, and then the parents say, ‘You can do better than this, you can do more than this.’ It’s a terrible pressure parents are feeling — that somehow, I shouldn’t let my child have this picture book because she won’t get into Harvard.” - New York Times

5 locations / senses of place that connect to your ideas

1. libraries
2. schools
3. homes
4. book shops
5. nursery

5 websites

1. thechildrensbookreview.com
2. Picture Books No Longer a Staple for Children

5 relevant and inspiring images

5 sketches