As a class, re-read Mustafa and closely examine the illustrations. Discuss how the words and pictures workvtogether to tell a story. What information do students learn from the pictures? What information comes from the text? For example, when Mustafa first goes to the park he finds some treasures to share with his family, and the flowers remind him of his grandmother’s teacups. Do we understand those details better from the pictures or the words? Review other parts of the book this same way and have students identify how the story is told. Be sure to have students cite specifics from the book (text and illustrations) to support their responses.
