Children's Books and Inferring

Contrary to what you might believe, picture books are an EXCELLENT tool for teaching older students key reading and writing concepts. Their simplicity allows for a deep examination of complex literary themes an messages. Not to mention, they can convey a very different set of meanings to readers of varying ages.

Below is a short list of quality children's texts that can be used to deepen student's understanding of inferring.


The Arrival - Shaun Tan

The Woods - Paul Hoppe

Two Bad Ants - Chris Vann Allsburg

The Stranger - Chris Vann Allsburg

The Lost Thing - Shaun Tan

Crow Boy - Taro Yashima


Riding the Tiger - Eve Bunting