The Boy Aaron Becker Analysis

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I believe the main purpose as to why Aaron Becker illustrated the book the way he did is to convey to his readers that the little things in life are not meant to be overlooked. Generally, picture books allow readers to establish their own meaning throughout the story. But with Aaron Becker’s book I believe that he tried to convey a few strong messages to his readers. The first message is about finding people that care about you and the things you do. The second message is to simply put down technology and appreciate the people that are around you. And lastly that these things do not come nonchalantly. On the very first page there are children playing and a boy being left out. In the boy’s hand is a single piece of purple chalk and what appears

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