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By Janie Reinart
Drawing is the first form of storytelling. My granddaughter, Madeline said,"I can hardly wait for spring so I can dance in the grass."
Just look at the beloved classic, Harold and the Purple Crayon by Crockett Johnson. What fun to draw your own adventures.
Aaron Becker, the author/illustrator of Journey comments on the back flap of the book jacket. "To this day, his favoriet destination remains his imagination, where he can often be found drawing secret doors and magic lanterns."
Don't forget Drew Daywalt's "crayons books". Have you seen his latest?
Or if you prefer chalk:
What would you do with a magic crayon? Use your imagination and start drawing a story. You might even find a secret door.
Thanks for sharing. I love Madeline's phrasing and picture. How old is she?
ReplyDeleteManju, Madeline is 6yrs old, finishing up kindergarten. ❤️
DeleteNothing like a new box of crayons to bring out the child in all of us! What a fun post. Thanks,Janie.
ReplyDeleteMarty, that is the truth. Have you seen the coloring journals?
DeletePerfect post for those of us heading into summer fun!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Angie.
DeleteI love Madeline's colorful picture :) She definitely has an amazing imagination. Thank you, Janie, for sharing the magic of imagination and the ways to bring it to life.
ReplyDeleteCharlotte, it is so much fun to play and believe in magic!
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ReplyDeleteArt, meet Life. Your grands are adorable Janie. Didn't know Drew Daywalt had another book out. Thanks for sharing. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Keila. I love sharing books with them ❤️
DeleteThis is such a fun post. I love all these books and Madeline's picture is darling!
ReplyDeleteDid you know that today, May 16th, is National Drawing Day? https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/drawing-day/
Wow! Perfect! ❤️
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