Belonging
by Jeannie Baker
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As in the author's previous picture book, Window, this book is observed through the window of a house in a typical urban neighbourhood, each picture shows time passing. This is Window in reverse, with the land being reclaimed from built-up concrete to a gradual greening.Tags
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Belonging shows the urban renewal of a city neighborhood through the window of a young girl. Each picture depicts progress both in Tracy's age (conveyed by her belongings around the windowframe or the family scene in the backyard) and the growth of the plants, and community.
The folk art-style illustrations of this picture book are rich and detailed. Belonging would instigate a great discussion about inferring meaning from illustrations. Because of the close attention needed for each picture, this would be better for individual reading than groups. Recommended for all elementary age groups.
The folk art-style illustrations of this picture book are rich and detailed. Belonging would instigate a great discussion about inferring meaning from illustrations. Because of the close attention needed for each picture, this would be better for individual reading than groups. Recommended for all elementary age groups.
Does the land belong to us or do we belong to it? Bringing plants, native plants back to urban landscapes and bringing communities back together.
I really love all the vibrant colors and beautiful images in this book.
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Jeannie Baker was born in England and moved to Australia. She studied art and design in England. Her illustrations have appeared in various publications including Nova, The London Times, and The Sunday Times. She is the author of Home in the Sky, an ALA Notable Book, and of several picture books published in England, including One Hungry Spider show more and Millicent. She won a 2017 Indie Book Award in the Children's category for her book, Circle. Since 1972, Ms. Baker has worked on "collage constructions," many of which are designed to illustrate picture books but stand individually as works of art. They have been displayed in galleries in Australia and England as well as by Forum Gallery in New York City. (Bowker Author Biography) show less
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- 2004
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- English
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