April 21

Sing a Song

Parts of a Book
(Tune: "The Farmer in the Dell")

The author writes the book.
The author writes the book.
Hi, ho, librario,
The author writes the book.
The illustrator draws the pictures. 
The illustrator draws the pictures.
Hi, ho, librario,
The illustrator draws the pictures.

Add your own lyrics using other parts of the book – for example, the spine keeps it together, the copyright tells you when, and the book jacket keeps it safe!

Watch

How Books Are Made/Parts of a Book

Try This

Point out the name of the author and illustrator of a book. Talk about what each person does. Children can make the connection that a person created this book, helping them to envision themselves as creators, too.

Read a Book

Here are two book recommendations for today. Check out the picture book collection at your local library, where there are lots of books to choose from! Find nearby libraries

• Chloe and the Lion by Mac Barnett; illustrated by Adam Rex
• Help! We Need a Title! by Hervé Tullet