Wordless books are always an interesting addition to a storytime. The silence is somewhat intimidating to a storyteller who is used to using inflection to get a point across. But, if you brave it, I think you will realize their value and begin to enjoy sharing them with children. Wordless pictures allow the readers to put their own imagination and spin on the story. So, you don’t tell the story, the kids read it. Kinda neat, huh?
Run, Dog! is great because it combines wordlessness with a lift-the-flap format. The result is almost a “flip book” where the movement of the pages shows the animation of the illustrations. The illustrations themselves are very simple and clear and while they can easily be seen from a distance, they also have enough detail to be interesting.
This seemingly simple book is superbly done and will be enjoyed both one-on-one and with groups.
- Storytime or lapsit appropriate
- Easily viewed illustrations
Check the WRL catalog for Run, Dog!