Storybook

Creating a storybook was as tiring, as fun, as enriching as I thought!
Through this process, I did learn a lot of things from brainstorming, to conceptualizing, to drawing of the different frames, to the different layout, to the various ways we incorporate text, dialogues and visuals, to the different typography. (wah, I never knew there was so much to consider when creating a storybook)

As our target audience are kids 6-7 years old, our story emphasis on teamwork and cooperation, as well as honesty, friendship and forgiveness.
We spend quite a bit of time on building up our characters, we hope to make our characters cute but also mirror the real life counterparts in some ways.
As for our colour scheme, we choose mainly brightly coloured tones to create a bright and cheery atmosphere.
For the layout of our storybook, we chose to combine the main copy with the settings and characters on the same page as we feel this allow for better visual flow.
We tried to make it more fun by implementing the concept of 'speech bubbles' into our storybook:
In addition to the interactive of our storybook, we also have an activity page for the kids to help find Mr Carrot in this picture:
Yups, that's about all for my storybook!
OH, and its really expensive printing hardcover storybook, it was 20bucks for the content of our storybook and 60bucks for the hardcover itself. A grand total of 80bucks!
No wonder paperback also cost so much cheaper than hardcover books. :)

This is probably my last post for NM2208.
I feel that 2208 can be rather taxing and draining at times. However, there are definitely times when I enjoy doing this module. I especially love the tutorial class when we get to see others' work and get others to comment on your own work!
All in all, NM2208 was fun and a great experience. I would say its a module in which stress meets fun. haha.
Lastly, I would like to say a BIG THANKS to Jing, for her guidance and encouragements, my friends, Eunice, Sam, ACJJ for constantly giving comments, helping me in any other ways.
and someone special who helped me a great deal through this sem, listening to my complaints, helping me out, encouraging me and always being there for me:)

The Case of Ellie and the Missing Carrot!

Storyline

Just a little update!
Here's our storyline:

Scene 1:
Ellie the elephant waits for the school bus.
He can’t wait to get to school fast!

Scene 2:
“Good morning, good morning everyone!” (Ellie)

Giraffe gives Ellie a pat.
Bear snores back.
And Penguin waves hello in his special air-conditioned hat!

Monkey refuses to sit.
He climbs up on railings and hangs from his feet!

Ellie waves to Rabbit and her favourite toy, Mr Carrot.
He sits with his best friend Hamster, who was anything but quiet!

Scene 3:
Finally the school bus arrives at School.
All the animals thought School was cool!

Mr Zebra stands at his crossing
to make sure all vehicles are stopping.

“Come on guys!” (Ellie)
Little Ellie hurries to class.
The elephant didn’t want to be last!

Scene 4:
Each morning before the teacher comes in,
the animals would make a big scene.
All laughing and running
Except for Monkey who never once looked happy.

Scene 5:
Finally, Mr Teacher the Tortoise stepped into the classroom.
And back to their seats everyone zooms.

Scene 6:
Hurray hurray! It’s time for recess,
time to play games and see who’s best!

Suddenly, Ellie sees Rabbit sobbing,
and he wonders why she didn’t go hopping.

“I’ve lost Mr Carrot!” (Rabbit)
“That’s terrible!” (Ellie)
Rabbit cries and Ellie wishes it was a lie.

“Don’t worry Rabbit, me and Hamster will find it!” (Ellie)
Ellie makes a promise
while Hamster gives Rabbit a kiss.

Scene 7:
Ellie, Hamster and Rabbit look at the schoolyard.
Finding Mr Carrot shouldn’t be too hard!

Scene 8:
“Let’s start with you Bear, did you see Mr Carrot anywhere?” (Ellie)
“Zzz,” Bear snores in reply, and Little Piglet giggles until he cries.

“Have you seen a carrot anywhere?
Its orange in colour and kind of bare!” (Ellie)
“Hmm, Is this it?” (Little Piglet)
“That’s an Orange, Little Piglet!” Ellie laughs.(Ellie)
And so the three friends left to look for Mr Carrot.

Scene 9:
“Miss Giraffe, have you seen Mr Carrot anywhere?” (Ellie)
“Oh dear, I think I have it here.” (Giraffe)
Giraffe looks at her mouth and asks.
“That’s an orange flower, Giraffe!” Ellie laughs. (Ellie)
And so the three friends left to look for Mr Carrot.

Scene 10:
“Hey Penguin, have you seen Mr. Carrot anywhere?” (Ellie)
“Is this it?” Penguin points to the sky.(Penguin)
“Oh no, that’s a orange butterfly!” (Ellie)
“Don’t worry Rabbit, we’ll find Mr Carrot soon!” (Ellie)
And so the three friends left to look for Mr Carrot.


Scene 11: (ask him, he say no, confront)
They arrived at the monkey bars and saw Monkey playing alone.
“Have you seen Mr. Carrot anywhere?” Rabbit moans. (Rabbit)
“No, I haven't! Go away, I don't care!” (Monkey)
And poor little Rabbit looked so blue.
Just then, little Hamster spotted a clue!

Scene 12: (refuse to return)
“Hey everybody, I found Mr Carrot!” Hamster shouts. (Hamster)
He jumps and dances while everyone looks about.
“Isn’t that Mr Carrot you naughty Monkey? Don't you know stealing is not very funny?” (Ellie)
“All I wanted was a friend and maybe one day to hold someone’s hand!
Mr Carrot is so fine, he’s my friend and he’s all mine!” (Monkey)


Scene 13: (return)
“Don’t be silly, dear little Monkey! You didn’t have to steal Mr Carrot to be happy.
Let’s shake hands and let’s be friends.
We’ll laugh and run and have so much fun!” (Ellie)
Monkey hangs his head as his face turns red.
“Sorry Rabbit, here’s Mr Carrot.
I promise you I’ll change my habits!” (Monkey)

Scene 14: (go school)
“Thank you Ellie for helping me!” (Rabbit)“And helping me even when I was guilty! (Monkey)
“You’re welcome everybody,I’m glad we solved this mystery!
Oh look it’s the end of recess,
Time to study and prepare for tests!” (Elephant)

And so, the animals returned to class
Everybody was happy at last!