Describes a program in which the study of the illustrations in children's books is used to help children in the primary grades develop writing skills.

Introduces basic vocabulary through pictures of items in such categories as household objects, foods, animals, vehicles, games, musical instruments, and circuse

By combining illustrations and texts, children engage in a kind of communication that transcends the sum of its parts-their pictures and words interact to conve

A pioneering study of a unique narrative form, Words about Pictures examines the special qualities of picture books--books intended to educate or tell stories t