Storybook Favorites

Reading past storybooks was incredibly fun! Some were very fun and playful, while others were a little more serious. Nonetheless, here's some of my favorites of the past storybooks from this class!

OU’s Haunted Halls

The topic was incredibly intriguing! Given some of the superstitions that exist on campus, like walking under the clock tower will result in not graduating, these stories that add to the lore of the school were entertaining to read. The introduction does an amazing job of explaining the topic, and the inclusion of a phrase from the University’s alma mater really tied the whole thing together. Having a tab for each ghost story was a simple and efficient way to navigate through each book. The author’s notes at the end of each story was a great touch to explain the inspiration behind each haunting.

 

“Empty Building Ruins Hallway” Via Unsplash

Alice’s Journey Through Social Media

I picked this topic mainly because it’s about Alice in Wonderland. I have been obsessed with Disney since I was a kid, and though Alice in Wonderland was written by Lewis Carroll, the story always brings me back to the Walt Disney movie and associated ride at Disneyland. The introduction does a great job of establishing the narrative throughout the rest of the storybook. It allows readers to see the story directly from Alice’s eyes, and the writing makes it feel like reading Alice’s diary, which adds a level of human emotion to the story which makes it even more enjoyable. 

“Alice in Wonderland Disney” Via Giphy

Greek Game Show

This book was such a fun twist on Greek mythology! I’ve known bits and pieces of Greek mythology, but nothing too extensive. The introduction explains the topic very well, and it also sets up suspense through the game show presentation. By presenting each story as a “round” of a game show, engages and encourages readers to move on to the next story to see who will win the whole thing and how teams may come back from a previous round. While the layout and navigation work well, the book could use a few more images, perhaps some with lights and color, or images and videos of an audience arousing excitement while cheering on contestants to feel more flashy like a game show usually is. 

America’s Got Talent Via Giphy