This new CD book edition of Creating Books with Children includes two versions of the original paperback book: An updated version entitled Creating Books with Children, in printable PDF files, which leads parents and teachers through making a 24-page book, as well as an abridged version entitled Creating Short Books with Young Children, in printable PDF files, which leads parents and teachers through making an 8-page book. The books produced in this course are of a professional, handmade quality. They are hardbound, hand-sewn, cloth-covered, typed, illustrated in full color, and enveloped in decorative book jackets. The books are 24 pages, or 8 pages long, and the dimensions are 8 1/2”x11”. Included in this guide are complete instructions and diagrams to lead parents and teachers successfully through the bookmaking process. Pages from over 50 books by homeschooled children are reproduced as well to inspire young authors and illustrators. Reluctant children will no longer have reason to say, “I can’t write and I can’t draw.” Instructions are given to accommodate very young authors and illustrators too. This is a project for the entire family to enjoy. Bonus material on the CD includes templates for making the books as well as sample books made by children in PDF files. This combo package also includes the Creating Books with Children 2-Disc DVD Set, which is an audio-visual companion to Creating Books with Children. This professionally produced, 2-disc DVD set includes: DISC ONE: 1 hr. 9 min. WORKSHOP Valerie’s popular workshop "Making Memorable Books with Children." This workshop will get your children excited about making books while studying about children’s authors and illustrators. DISC TWO: 1 hr. 12 min. MAKING A MEMORABLE BOOK A step-by-step, instructional DVD featuring highlights of the bookmaking process. Topics covered include...
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If there has been one unit study that has had a lasting impact in our writing and
language arts skills, I would say it has been Valerie Bendt’s unit study book called
CREATING BOOKS WITH CHILDREN. – Amy Ringger
Eli’s Book – The Roaming Cat
Gideon’s Book – Pumpkin Patch Surprise
Jasmine’s Book – Little Brother Follows Me
Serenity’s Book – Girl Cat Wanted
The Old Schoolhouse MagazineReviews: http://www.thehomeschoolmagazine.com/ Creating Books with Children Creating Books with Children, by Valerie Bendt, is a six week book- making unit study that will get the whole family involved! Week One covers Pre-Writing Activities such as selecting books, reading books aloud together, and completing copy or dictation exercises. Week Two dives into writing stories, how to decide what you want to write about, assisting our children develop their stories, having children dictate their stories, penmanship and rough drafts. Week Three covers text layout and editing. This is so much fun, making a mock up book, and laying it all out. Week Four covers illustrating your book! This week you study observing other's illustrations, drawing techniques, tracing, borders, making picture books, and more! Week Five is developing the beginning and ending pages and book jackets. Valerie gives a wealth of suggestions for books you can easily locate in the public library, to assist in our book making. Calligraphy, illustrating, writing, sketching, and more! Week Six focuses on assembling our books. Making the book covers, putting sketch pad pages together and sewing the pages together, wrapping them in their custom designed jackets and even ideas for 'commemorating' the books. Valerie has put together a wonderful resource on book making, which is a favorite at our house. It has encouraged writing, illustrating, story telling, and I can't peel my seven year old away from the books she's working on! Valerie makes learning so much FUN, together! -Product Review by: Lisa Barthuly & Family, The Old Schoolhouse Magazine
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