Vibrant Colours

How has the illustrator used color to create interest for the reader? (He used rich, vibrant colors to engage the reader.) What do you notice about the illustrations? (There is a horse in each illustration, as well as the presence of other animals and regalia of the...

A Possible New Title

Why do you think that author / illustrator Leo Yerxa chose the title Ancient Thunder for this book? Suggest a different title and explain your thinking.

Think Aloud Responses

Think Aloud — What do the following phrases mean? Teachers will model the “Think Aloud” process for students with this activity. http://www.readingrockets.org/strategies/think_alouds “… first sparkles of new daylight” (sunrise) “Over a sea of grass” (running on the...

Illustration Walk

As you look through the illustrations on each page of the book, what do you notice? Why is this important?