Jackass doesn't know what a book is, so it is Monkey's job to teach him. Unfortunately, Jackass doesn't realize that a book is not something that is technologically advanced, so he decides to read it. Once he has finished, he is still not aware that it is far simpler than a computer, but he does realize that it can be just as entertaining.
Visual Element and Evaluative Criteria: Texture and Cultural Markers
In "It's a Book" we are introduced to three characters who are very different from each other. As you look closely at the illustrations though, you notice that each of the animals represented have similarities to their real counterparts. This would fall under the texture of the book. It can be noted more in Monkey, especially in his close-ups. One major issue seen in the books is the cultural markers. There is an obvious generation gap being presented when Jackass doesn't comprehend the simplicity of a book. This illustrates the conflict many people within our time, especially educators, are running into as technology is becoming ever more essential in our daily lives.
Smith,
L. (2010). It's a book. New York: Roaring Brook Press.
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