In this deep dive episode, Chrissie shares 6 ways picture books can give kid readers agency on the page:

1. The Far Side fast forward
2. Words vs. pictures
3. The "I made you blink..."
4. The sound party
5. The "Oh no you didn't..."
6. The love/hate ending

FEATURED TITLES, in the order discussed on the show:

• I Want My Hat Back by Jon Klassen
• The Rock from the Sky by Jon Klassen
• I Do Not Eat Children by Marcus Cutler
• Sam and Dave Dig a Hole by Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen
• Guess Again by Mac Barnett and Adam Rex
• Go and Get with Rex by David LaRochelle and Mike Wohnoutka
• Fluffy McWhiskers Cuteness Explosion by Stephen W. Martin and Dan Tavis
• Chester Van Chime Who Forgot How to Rhyme by Avery Monson and Abby Hanlon
• Pretty Ugly by David Sedaris and Ian Falconer
• I Just Ate My Friend by Heidi McKinnon
• The Skull by Jon Klassen
• Pepper & Me by Beatrice Alemagna
• Circle by Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen

RESOURCE MENTIONED ON THE SHOW:

• Jon Klassen with Taylor Sterling on Moonbow

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