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What does it mean?
Bush notes that books can contain fantastic pictures, highlighting a simple aspect of reading.
In plain terms
Books sometimes have great pictures.
What can you take from it?
Visual elements add value to books.

Where it applies

  • library visit
  • book review
  • casual remark

Putting it to work

  • promoting literacy
  • visual learning
  • book selection

Questions to consider

  • What makes a book valuable?
  • How do visuals aid reading?

Another view

This reduces the value of books to their visual components.

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