Picture book examples: Spotting the cover, title, and author

📚 Quick Study Guide

• 🎨 The cover is the front of the book. It usually has an illustration and the title. Think of it as the book's first impression!
• 📝 The title is the name of the book. It's usually displayed prominently on the cover and the title page.
• ✍️ The author is the person who wrote the book. Their name is often found on the cover, usually below the title, or on the title page. Sometimes, the illustrator (the person who drew the pictures) is also mentioned on the cover!
• 🔎 Title Page The title page is one of the very first pages inside the book, and it repeats the title and author's name, and often includes the illustrator and publisher's information.

🧪 Practice Quiz

1. Which part of a picture book usually gives the first impression and displays the title?
   1. A. The back cover
   2. B. The title page
   3. C. The cover
   4. D. The dedication
2. Where is the author's name typically found in a picture book?
   1. A. Only on the last page
   2. B. On the cover or title page
   3. C. Only inside the illustrations
   4. D. Only on the copyright page
3. What is the name of the book called?
   1. A. The summary
   2. B. The blurb
   3. C. The title
   4. D. The chapter
4. Besides the author, who else might be credited on the cover of a picture book?
   1. A. The editor
   2. B. The printer
   3. C. The illustrator
   4. D. The publisher
5. Which page inside the book repeats the title and author, and often includes the publisher's name?
   1. A. The last page
   2. B. The title page
   3. C. The dedication page
   4. D. The copyright page
6. If you want to know who created the pictures in the book, who should you look for?
   1. A. The editor
   2. B. The illustrator
   3. C. The designer
   4. D. The publisher
7. Where would you MOST likely find the copyright information for a picture book?
   1. A. On the cover
   2. B. On the title page
   3. C. On the back cover
   4. D. On the copyright page