Title: George
in the Dark
Author/Illustrator: Madeline Valentine
Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf
Year: 2013
Word Count: 207
Author/Illustrator: Madeline Valentine
Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf
Year: 2013
Word Count: 207
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Summary
By day, George is a brave boy. He’ll climb the
tallest tree, leap over fences, and stand up for his friends, without fear. But
when the sun goes down, it’s only a matter of time before his parents say good
night, leaving him in the dark.
In the dark, George’s room fills with terrifying sights. The only thing to do is to hide under the covers with his bear. But wait! On this night, Bear is not in his bed. Where is it? It’s across the room, in the darkest, scariest corner...
In the dark, George’s room fills with terrifying sights. The only thing to do is to hide under the covers with his bear. But wait! On this night, Bear is not in his bed. Where is it? It’s across the room, in the darkest, scariest corner...
Story
Element: Themes – Bravery and Fear
Spread 1: (Introduction)
George leaps over a barking dog.
George leaps over a barking dog.
George was a brave kid.
In fact, he was braver than most.
Spread 3:
George cringes as he enters his dark bedroom.
George cringes as he enters his dark bedroom.
But bedtime was a different story.
Several spreads
show George’s parents trying to enforce bedtime.
Then George is alone
in his dark, spooky room. But where is bear?
Spread 10:
George finally spots his bear.
George finally spots his bear.
Then he saw it. In the scariest and darkest place.
All alone.
George wanted to scream. He wanted to call out for his mom and dad.
“Poor Bear!” said George.
Spread 11:
George tries to rescue bear without leaving his bed.
George tries to rescue bear without leaving his bed.
He tried to get his bear back the easy way. But it was no use.
He would have to go rescue it.
George creeps out of bed.
“I will be brave,” said George.
In the end,
George bravely rescues his bear and overcomes his fear of the dark. The
illustrations perfectly show the themes of bravery and fear. However the text
reads like an easy reader.
(Post
#10 for the 14:14 Picture Book Blog Review Challenge created by Christie Wild
of Write Wild. http://christiewrightwild.blogspot.com )
I hadn't heard of this one before. It sounds great for little ones. Thanks for sharing it!
ReplyDeleteI think the simplicity of language might help little ones connect.
ReplyDeleteThis would be an interesting one to compare and contrast with Lemony Snicket's The Dark.
ReplyDeleteI haven't read Lemony Snicket's The Dark. But I will.
DeleteIsn't it great how the themes of bravery and fear go hand in hand!
ReplyDeleteYes :)
DeleteLove your post. This is great for themes of bravery and fear!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Joyce!
ReplyDeleteGreat theme, loved how George overcomes fear. Excellent example of a focus on the theme where a character's traits in another situation transfer to the conflict-situation he finds himself in. Thanks Manju.
ReplyDeleteDamon, your right. I could have discussed bravery and fear as character traits.
ReplyDeletethis book is adorable. The boy, who is afraid, conquers his fear because he is more worried about bear in the dark, scary corner. Adorable.
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