6th Grade Picture Book Project
Resources Provided by DeISD Libraries
Resources for Creating a Picture Books
Internet Resources
EBSCO
What Will I Write by Bobbie Kalman
This helpful book teaches young writers about fiction and non-fiction styles of writing, different text structures, dialogue, similes, and metaphors, and formulating questions. Children are encouraged to write poems, songs, stories, projects, and simple books. They will also learn about the important parts of a book such as front and back covers, title page, contents, glossary, and index.
How to Write a Comic Book by Nelson Yomtov
This book teaches readers how to plan and write comic books. They will discover ways of brainstorming ideas for a comic book story, how to outline a plot using a three-act organizational structure, how to incorporate dialogue and descriptions, and how to write clear and detailed instructions for an artist to draw the accompanying illustrations. A variety of activities provide hints and tips along the way to support the process of planning, organizing, and writing the narrative of a comic book story.
Ebsco
Access from the following link: https://gss.ebscohost.com/texshare/texquest.html
Websites for Book Creation
Storyjumper
StoryJumper is a website that lets students create and publish their own illustrated stories. Whether students are beginning writers or brushing up on their skills, StoryJumper provides an outlet for them to use their imaginations as well as learn some real writing strategy if they're ready for it. http://www.storyjumper.com/
Little Bird Tales
Little Bird Tales is a site that encourages children to create stories and artwork of their own. Students can upload existing drawings or use the art pad to create something new. It's free to try. https://www.littlebirdtales.com/
Storybird
Storybird is a free website where people from all ages can write their own books and publish them online. Unlike most online story creators, Storybird features hundreds of art work to choose from to illustrate your books. http://storybird.com/
Storybook
My Storybook works best on tablets and desktop computers. Save this for later? Follow along and learn how to craft your book step by step. Add characters, pictures, drawings, and writing. Buy a high quality, printable eBook for $5 or share your story online for free.https://www.mystorybook.com/
Scribblitt
Examples of picture books located in Destiny Discover
Non-Fiction Examples
Non-Fiction #1
Non-Fiction #2
Non-Fiction #3
Fiction Examples
Fiction Example #1
Fiction Example #2
Armando and the Blue Tarp School by Edith Hope Fine
Fiction Example #3
Internet Resources for Picture Book Read Along Examples
Llama Llama Red Pajama
by Anna Dewdney • Part of the Llama Llama Series
The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Complete audiobook narrated by Miss Linda.