Title: Sing, Pierrot, Sing
Author: Tomie dePaola
Copyright Date: 1983
Publisher: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, Publishers
Possible Theme: Love, Friends, Mimes
Personal Response: This wordless picture book tells the story of a
mime that falls in love. I know what you’re thinking…a mime. I know mimes seem
creepy but this one is lovable. This book is perfect for teaching a lesson on
illustrations. Sometimes illustrations can tell more about emotion than words.
This story gets students thinking about how you can tell a story without the
written word and it makes them think about how much attention they are giving
their illustration during write/draw time. It also gives a great lesson on
empathy for others.
Student Journal Entry: How does the mime feel at the beginning, middle,
and end of the story? How can you help someone who is feeling blue?
Activity: Play “mime” and act out the events of the story. Make your own mini
book using only pictures.
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