Before I share my Perfect Picture Book Friday, I wrote about the Denver SCBWI conference on Writing from the Peak the Pikes Peak Writers blog.
Now for some milk and … Oh, I knocked over my glass. Good thing there’s a book for that and it’s my choice for Perfect Picture Books this week.
It Looked Like Spilt Milk
Written and Illustrated Charles G. Shaw
Harper Collins Publishers, 1947
Suitable for: ages 4 and up
Theme/topic: Shapes, Imagination
Opening: Sometimes it looked like Spilt Milk. But it wasn’t Spilt Milk.
Brief Synopsis: “The white shaped silhouetted against a blue background changes on every page. Is it a rabbit, a bird, or just spilt milk? Children are kept guessing until the surprise ending — and will be encouraged to improvise similar games of their own.” — from Amazon
Link to resources: There are lots of lesson plans and activities available for shapes. This is a SPOILER ALERT, but a nice day activity would be to stare at the clouds and talk about the shapes you see. A messy activity would be to spill some milk and study the shapes. This might be a spontaneous activity rather than a planned one. We still spill milk around our house.
Why I chose the book: I found this book at the library. It’s a simple story with a surprise ending.
To find more Perfect Picture Books visit Susanna Leonard Hill’s blog.
I know many of you have signed up for Picture Book Idea Month already. If you haven’t, please do. I had tons of fun participating last year. The challenge made me take time to write down my ideas. Those ideas now provide a dose of inspiration when I can’t think of what to write for my 12 x 12 in 2012 draft. Happy Writing!
I enjoy surprise endings. And yes, I have joined PiBoIdMo 2012!
I still find animals and dragons and faces in the clouds! I’m not participating in PiBo, but I posted a link to it on Twitter. I just met a gal last week who is doing NaNo, and she sets up writing events in my area. I’m not doing NaNo either, but I might go to a few events just to write. Great book share – published 1947!
I have heard good things about this book. I think I should try it! 🙂
I love dreamy ones. Thanks Stacy that is a good one to get the imagination going for PiBoldMo
Sounds like a fun book to read. I like surprise endings. I’ve always enjoyed looking up at the clouds to see what might be found.
Looks like a great book!
Just saw this on George Shannon’s bibliography from the SCBWI – WI conference http://georgeshannon.wordpress.com/ and now feel twice the need to look for it!
Such a cute book. Thanks for the rec!
Fun! Did Enzo enjoy this one?
Oh, this looks very fun! I love surprise endings – although they are torturous when you can’t read right now and find out! 🙂 I also love books that encourage imagination, so this one sounds great all around. Thanks, Stacy!
A classic!
Wow, Stacy – I’ve missed this book. I’ve signed up for PiBoIdMo too. See you there.
Meant to say – I’ll be sure to look for it now.
This was on the shelf in my classroom. Great for the imagination!
Very creative and great for the imagination. Loved it Stacy!
What a delightful-sounding book. I love things that get kids using their imaginations. Um… I still spill milk occasionally…
I remember reading this one to my boys when they were small. Thanks for sharing. 🙂
I love this book. It really lets kids exercise their creativity. I’m signed up for PiBoIdMo. It’s my first year!
Love when we share older books — the simplicity is wonderful. Sounds like a fun book.