November 5, 2009
Kindergarten teacher Christine Peluso points out details from "Emma's Rug," illustrated by artist Allen Say
It was the pure-at-heart reviewing children’s illustrator Allen Say’s exhibit recently at Lamont Gallery, when kindergartners from Harris Family Children’s Center responded with enthusiasm and wonder. Listening to the story, “Emma’s Rug,” with Say’s illustrations of a young Asian artist, Ms. Peluso and Ms. Kosow’s class of kindergartners discussed what they heard and saw.
“I like the [picture with] the cat!” said one class member. “I like the bird,” said another, after the story was read. Another youngster described the part he liked best. “My favorite was the part when she [Emma] put her artwork and trophies in the trash. I liked the blue ribbon in that picture,” he said.
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