32 Pages, Pre-K--2nd Grade, Picture Book
The book “Windows” by Julia Denos helps children to ponder and reflect about their community around them as the main character takes his dog for a walk around the community as the sun is setting. The illustrator E.B. Goodale does amazing work with helping to create imagery for the simple to read yet thought provoking story line. E.B. Goodale keeps the houses simples and dark which helps the inside of the windows and the sunset stand out as the main focus.
I originally picked the book because Julia Denos is one of my favorite children’s book illustrators! I was quite surprised but not at all disappointed when I found E.B. Goodale’s illustration to bring the very simple text to life. While the illustrations seem simple, if you look closely, there is so much to look at on every page. The size of the book is perfect for the beautiful sunsets on each page to be emphasized. On the front and back of the book behind the protective cover are absolutely beautiful simple paintings of the sky done by E.B. Goodale.
While the text for the book is simple, it creates more open options for the reader’s mind to wander. The book is very smooth to read from beginning to end. I would highly recommend this book on a shelf for children to read, or better yet, read just before bedtime from a parent to a child.
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