The Museum Book Review

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Wow! Once again, I am recommending a book that was illustrated by my new favorite children’s book author and illustrator, Peter H. Reynolds. This time it’s The Museum, which was written by Susan Verde. Reynolds and Verde partnered to create this unique story.

the museum
The main character visits an art museum and shares her feelings as she views different pieces of art. You and your students may even recognize some of the art represented in the story (The Scream and Starry Night are two notable references).

It’s really interesting to watch the girl experience different emotions as she moves from art that makes her feel lonely to art that makes her feel giddy, etc.

Here are just some of the great vocabulary words in the story:
stifle
analyze
elation
rythym
giddy

Also, here’s one comprehension question you can ask during or after reading the story:

“Can you pretend you’re the girl making silly faces at the sculpture? What would that look like?”

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The first page of The Museum (story by Susan Verde and art by Peter H. Reynolds)

I highly recommend this heartwarming book for both kids and adults. It’ll make you want to schedule a visit to your nearest art museum asap. Until that visit, maybe look around the art displayed in your home and see how it makes you feel.

~Carrie

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Comments

  1. This sounds like a great book! I love the idea of introducing students to the art culture. There is another great book called Artful Reading. Thanks for linking up and sharing.

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