It’s A Book

Smith, L. (2011). It’s a book. NY: Roaring Brook

Summary:

This story is pure comedy as adults may feel monkey's growing frustration while trying to explain to the donkey that a book is not a piece of technology. After donkey continues to ask about the features he just does not seem to understand that a book does not share the same functions or features of an electronic device.  Donkey continues not understanding until he decides to pick up a book and read it for himself.  The realization that the world has evolved into one where ordinary devices and tools are now misunderstood is comical to all readers.

Visual Element:  Composition

There isn’t anyone thing that singles out what makes this book such a good story. The author uses few colors, lines, and shapes to show how important the characters and plot are to the story.

Evaluative Criteria:  Theme

In It's a Book, the story has a simple theme that addresses how books have increasingly become outdated to the younger generations due to evolving technology; however it does not need a lot to be entertaining. The story is a memorable one that explains how a book is still a good source of entertainment and shows its value even without the bells and whistles of current technology. The story uses simple dialogue between its characters and is humorous conversation that will have its readers laughing.