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Creating a Children's Book

Read the book completely before answering any of the questions below.

Name of reviewer:

Title:

Author(s):

Illustrator(s):

Questions	Yes	Sometimes	No
Are there front and back covers?
Does the front cover art tell you something about the book?
Does the front cover have the book title and the names of the authors and illustrators?
Does the story have a beginning, middle and end?
Is the writing easy to read?
Are the pages numbered?
Do the illustrations match the writing?
Are the illustrations neatly and carefully done?
Does the back cover have a blurb that tells about the book?

Now answer the questions

Name of reviewer: _________________________

1. Write the names of the main characters in the book:

2. Where did the story happen? (setting)

3. What was the story about? (plot)

4. Did you think the story was interesting? Why or why not?

5. What was your favourite part of the book?

6. Write down one thing you think could have been done better in this book.

7. Is there anything you didn't understand in this story?

8. How did the illustrations make you feel?

9.Which illustration was your favourite?

If the story was read out loud:

10. What comments are there about the reading of the story related to:

Voice (volume, expression, clarity)

Speed

Audience (eye contact, pauses, etc.)

Other (general comments about oral reading performance)


Created: 2001-03-01 Updated: 2001-03-01	Top of Page	Important Notices