Monday, November 18, 2019

Margo's Musings: Where Will You Go?


One of my favorite things do is to listen to authors and illustrators talk about their work. I know I always learn so much from them. Not long ago I heard Aaron Becker speak about creating the book Journey. His presentation captivated me. I thought the illustrations were beautiful and amazing. After the talk we got an autographed copy, which is very special. It’s also one of my little sister’s favorite books. Margo LOVES to tell the story and she changes it up all the time.


Journey by Aaron Becker is a wordless picture book that will take you on an adventure. It’s perfect for making up stories and noticing details in illustrations. You will fall in love with the pictures and dream up story lines of your own. In the book a young girl draws a magic door and enters a world where anything can become reality. With the use of her red marker she can create whatever she wants, but she isn't sure how it will all end. You'll have to read along and see where her imagination, and yours, will take you. (Click here to get a glimpse into the story). 


If you ever get the chance to hear Aaron Becker speak- I highly recommend it. His visual presentation will simply blow you away. We heard that Journey is actually the first in a trilogy of wordless picture books and we will be looking for the next two to add to our collection.


Has anyone else read Journey? Or have you read another book by Aaron Becker? We’d love to hear your thoughts!

Happy Reading!
~F

Posted by DMS at 10:33:00 PM

34 comments:

  1. bettyNovember 18, 2019 at 10:57 PM

    He sounds intriguing and I like his illustrations!

    betty

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    1. DMSNovember 28, 2019 at 10:00 AM

      Betty- Aren't the illustrations fabulous! :) ~F

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  2. Powdered Toast ManNovember 19, 2019 at 12:00 AM

    This book sounds great. I love making up stories during story time.

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  3. Valerie-JaelNovember 19, 2019 at 2:25 AM

    The illustrations look sooo good! Have a great week, hugs, Valerie

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  4. Pat HattNovember 19, 2019 at 5:29 AM

    Illustrations sure are grand. That is a neat idea indeed. Even wordless plenty can come.

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    1. DMSNovember 28, 2019 at 10:01 AM

      Pat- The pictures beg the reader to tell a tale. :) ~F

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  5. Alex J. CavanaughNovember 19, 2019 at 6:21 AM

    Looks like that red marker took her many places.

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  6. Elizabeth Varadan, AuthorNovember 19, 2019 at 12:12 PM

    I haven't read Journey, but I have read a couple of wordless picture books, and I find the concept intriguing.

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    1. DMSNovember 28, 2019 at 10:02 AM

      Elizabeth- I find wordless picture books intriguing too. I like this one so much because the illustrations are so fabulous! :) ~F

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  7. Natalie AguirreNovember 19, 2019 at 3:48 PM

    Not read this or a wordless picture book. But I have read some with few words. These are awesome illustrations.

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    1. DMSNovember 28, 2019 at 10:02 AM

      Natalie- It really is a beautiful book! :) ~F

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  8. Beverly Stowe McClureNovember 19, 2019 at 7:36 PM

    He's new to me, but his illustrations are beautiful. And how exciting for the reader to travel through such lovely places.

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    1. DMSNovember 28, 2019 at 10:03 AM

      Beverly- Journey is a magical story. I loved going on an adventure in the world Becker created! :) ~F

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  9. Mary KirklandNovember 20, 2019 at 12:37 PM

    The illustrations are great!

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  10. Lowcarb team memberNovember 21, 2019 at 6:10 PM

    Those illustrations are great … I love the magic carpet ride :)

    All the best Jan

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    1. DMSNovember 28, 2019 at 10:04 AM

      Jan- Me too! It would be fun to go on one. :) ~F

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  11. Felicity Grace TerryNovember 22, 2019 at 10:20 AM

    Oh my goodness! Such magical illustrations.

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  12. RONovember 25, 2019 at 7:31 AM

    I really adore these magical pics, and like you, I find it fascinating to listen to the history tied to an author's story, and the life they've lived. Hugs, RO

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    1. DMSNovember 28, 2019 at 10:08 AM

      Ro- So glad you enjoyed the pictures and author's story. :) ~F

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  13. The Armchair SquidNovember 25, 2019 at 9:47 PM

    Building on the Harold and the Purple Crayon idea. Sounds wonderful!

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  14. gloriadelpilar_1994@yahoo.comNovember 26, 2019 at 10:08 PM

    Love the illustrations ! So mágic!xo

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  15. Jemi FraserNovember 27, 2019 at 8:09 PM

    Beautiful illustrations! :)
    Sounds like my kind of book - thanks for the tip

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    1. DMSNovember 28, 2019 at 10:09 AM

      Jemi- It's a great book for the classroom too! :) ~F

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  16. ChristineNovember 27, 2019 at 8:26 PM

    Thanks for this great review

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  17. Authors with AdviceNovember 28, 2019 at 3:37 AM

    Thanks for your review. I like it. Great illustrations.

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    1. DMSNovember 28, 2019 at 10:09 AM

      Authors w/Advice- Glad you enjoyed it! :) ~F

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