Always Room For Two Analysis

What elements of the illustrations make it worthy of a Caldecott award or honor? What distinguishes these illustrations? Consider the design and layout of the book, visual elements, use of space, media, perspective, and style.

The illustrations in Always Room for One More helps the reader determine the setting of the story. Always Room for One is a folklore that does not go in depth describing its surroundings. It is a tale about a family sharing its home during the storm and could have taken place in any time period. Only with the aid of the illustrations is the reader able to determine that the location of the folklore is Scotland in the distant past. What distinguishes the art is the different techniques the illustrator Nonny Hogrogian uses

Joseph Low uses pen-and-ink and water color paint to create distinctive drawing that really make Mice Twice a memorable children’s book. The animals presented in the book are very common, but the way they are drawn gives them a more surreal look. Though the animals look a little out of the ordinary the illustrator still conveys a lot of emotions in each character. The cat is tricky predator who tries several times to eat a clever mouse who always manages to outsmart him at turn. To show the reader the cat is cunning he draw him with sharp teeth and very narrow eyes. Using only the color yellow, green, and red Joseph Low still makes all his illustrations expressive.

What elements of the illustrations make it worthy of a Caldecott award or honor? What distinguishes these illustrations? Consider the design and layout of the book, visual elements, use of space, media, perspective, and style.

On Market Street is a simple book with only one word on most of the pages, but it has fantastically detailed art. The story is about a girl who goes shopping at the market, and at each shop there is a merchant who is made of the items their store sells. For example, the merchant who sales books are made from head to toe from books. This gives the book a surreal feel, but also captures the reader’s attention. Everything is done in black ink and with close attention to even the smallest detail.