Illustrate a Favorite Scene

Have you ever pictured a scene from a book so clearly in your mind that you wanted to draw it? Today you do exactly that! Illustrating a favorite scene is a powerful way to show how deeply you understood the story — and to share what it meant to you.

Step 1 — Choose your scene carefully

• Pick the moment that stayed with you — the most exciting, surprising, funny, or touching part.
• Ask yourself: "Why does this scene matter? What was the character feeling? What makes it stand out?"
• A good scene to illustrate has a clear character, a recognisable setting, and a strong feeling or action.

Step 2 — Plan before you draw

• Before picking up your pencil, answer these four questions on paper:
• Who is in the scene?
• Where does it take place?
• What is happening at this exact moment?
• How is the character feeling? How do you want the viewer to feel?

Step 3 — Draw with detail

• Include the character — show their face and body position to express their feeling.
• Include the setting — background details that tell the viewer where the scene takes place.
• Use color thoughtfully — dark colors for scary scenes, bright colors for happy ones.
• Every detail in your drawing should come from the story, not your imagination.

Step 4 — Write a caption

• A caption is a short sentence that explains the illustration.
• It must include: who is shown, what is happening, and at least two adjectives.
• Example: "The brave little mouse crept through the dark, silent forest."
• The caption and the illustration should match exactly — a viewer should be able to read one and understand the other.