Chalk written by Bill Thomson

Chalk told by Bill Thomson is eloquently told through a wordless picture book.  The illustrations are breathtaking and were done through the use of traditional painting techniques without the use of computer programs.  I absolutely loved reading Chalk and even brought it home to read with my younger siblings!  We talked about the days last summer when we colored our sidewalks with chalk and spent the rest of the afternoon reading!
Chalk is a story that promotes creativity and imagination! Chalk draws the reader in and allows the reader to drift off into their own daydreams!  Children in the younger elementary grades will find their imaginations soaring after reading this wordless picture book.  As a teacher, the use of wordless picture books may help develop a positive reading habit, an understanding of the components of a story, as well as allowing students that have difficulty reading text to fully enjoy reading! With students in upper elementary I may have students narrate the book, write what happens next, or use the book to incorporate readers of all aptitudes!