I have adapted this to use as a way for my class to present their setting descriptions inspired by 'Window'. However, as the story progresses and time passes, the view that can be seen from the window gradually changes to show the consequences that occur over part of the boy's life. At the book’s conclusion, the family in Sydney can be seen enjoying their new purchase together while the Moroccan family are surfing the internet.

Choose one of the images and create a plan view map showing the places that you can see through the window. She studied graphic design at Croydon School of Art and Brighton Polytechnic, earning honours in art and design, before making her home in Australia in 1975. The biggest difference is that while Home depicts a bad neighborhood becoming fresh and green and revitalized, this book depicts a pristine wooded area becoming a city and becoming filled with people, cars, and buildings. I found this such an engaging and dramatic depiction of the dynamic changes that are happening consistently in our world. The perfect book for any topic on environmental issues and land use, or just to simply read to promote speaking and listening.

Another suggestion would be to draw other items separate (teddy-bears, toys), cut them out and glue to the window sill. Using plants was a problem at first but I have learnt how to preserve them so they last and I add permanent colour. Each of the thirteen double-page spreads shows the window frame and the view outside the window – the reader is always standing inside, looking out.

Window is a groundbreaking work which points to one possible direction for books in the future – the wordless picture book.The child in the story is making changes in his own backyard, and you can see, in the end, the small changes together making quite big changes in his backyard. The intended participants for thislearning experience will be primary school children who are in the year level ofgrades 3 and 4. If you are under 16, please obtain your parent/guardian’s permission before submitting or ask your parent/guardian to submit on your behalf.

Baker was the IBBY Australian nominee for the prestigious 2018 Hans Christian Andersen Award for Illustration.p. 40-45 ) Abstract Stephen's compares a number of children's texts, including Jeannie Baker's Window and Belonging, which focus on representations of the natural environment. However, discussion around the impact of humans on their environment and related issues would facilitate a deeper understanding of the book.