Sunrise & Sunset
A complete demonstration of a simple “sketch” picture incorporating essential techniques for working with plasticine.
Picture the Sky
Written & Illustrated by Barbara Reid. Scholastic Canada
In this companion to the bestselling Picture a Tree, Barbara Reid has us look up . . . way up
Wherever we may be, we share the same sky. But every hour, every day, every season, whether in the city or the forest, it is different. The sky tells many stories: in the weather, in the clouds, in the stars, in the imagination. Renowned artist Barbara Reid brings her unique vision to a new topic – the sky around us. In brilliant Plasticine illustrations, she envisions the sky above and around us in all its moods. Picture the sky – now look again!
From a kindergarten teacher: Yesterday the group of SK’s took your book outside. The sky was a brilliant blue. It was a cool day but they sat on the south steps and read the book out loud. Then one boy shouted, “read it again!”
Available in French: Imagine le ciel
Awards
Toronto Public Library First and Best List
The Canadian Children’s Book Centre Best Books for Kids and Teens, starred selection
TD Children’s Literature Award Finalist
TD Children’s Literature Fan Choice Award
****/4 “I could go on and on about the excellence of Picture the Sky, but, instead, I’ll just say it is a must-buy by school and public libraries serving an early years audience. The book would also be an excellent home or gift purchase.”
Like poetry, the best art takes something ordinary and makes us look at it anew — exactly the effect of this book about looking and seeing. Unusual and delightful.
It is a wondrous thing!
The sky is truly a work of art in every respect in this picture book.
— The Teaching Librarian, Ontario School Library Association
In this aesthetically pleasing homage, Reid obliges young readers to contemplate the sky in all its not-always-blue expansive magnificence.
— Kirkus
A wonderfully open-ended picture book for reading aloud.
— Booklist
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Age and curriculum suggestions
- Pre-school to grade 3, ages 4 to 8
- sky, environment, science, clouds, nature, seasons, weather, emotions, art
Videos
Cloud Castles
A complete demonstration of a simple “sketch” picture incorporating essential techniques for working with plasticine.
Northern Lights
A complete demonstration of a simple “sketch” picture incorporating essential techniques for working with plasticine.
Outer Space
A complete demonstration of a simple “sketch” picture incorporating essential techniques for working with plasticine.
Fog
A complete demonstration of a simple “sketch” picture incorporating essential techniques for working with plasticine.
Stormy Weather
A complete demonstration of a simple “sketch” picture incorporating essential techniques for working with plasticine.
Barbara Reid on Picture the Sky
Barbara talks to CBC Books about the inspiration behind Picture the Sky