Looking at the Pictures

In picture books, the pictures help tell the story. Before your grown-up reads, look closely.

Imagine a picture of a girl holding an umbrella, with puddles on the ground.

Even without words, the picture tells us it is raining! Ask: who do I see? Where are they? What are they doing?

Then listen to see if the words match.

• 1Pictures help tell the story
• 2Look closely before reading
• 3Ask who, where, and what