A Peacock on the Roof (Child's Play Library)
- Develops vocabulary as possible new words are introduced (e.g. vain, peahen, launched, wellingtons, rumpus, etc.)- Introduces child to literature using chapters.- Uses colour, double-page spreads - beautiful illustrations.- Emphasizes visual images.- Illustrations blend with the text to add interest.- Projects human traits onto animal characters.- Promotes discussion on care of animals and birds.- Encourages use of visual motor and observational skills as child and parent try to findhidden storyteller on each page.- Engages the child in emergent reading behavior as the child "re-reads" the story alone using the illustrations to re-tell the story in their own language.- Utilizes a very attractive format which directly relates to the text.