My Storybook Favorites

(Random story books. Source)

The following are three of my favorite storybooks and my thoughts and opinions on each topic, introduction, and design. All of them are topics that I have a connection with and have an interest in.

The Adventures of Merlin

Topic
This topic stuck out to me due to my time spent playing wizard characters in video games and not really knowing where the idea of wizards came in the first place. The title is straightforward and lets me know that this storybook will be about Merlin's adventures.
Introduction
The author does a good job of grabbing the reader's attention by starting with a story about a princess who becomes pregnant with seemingly no father.
Design
The design of this storybook was my favorite of the three. Each section grabs attention by starting with a picture full of color. They are also clean looking with little wasted space. The added navigation links at the end of each section adds a nice touch and makes it easier for the reader to follow the story in the correct order. Finally, the font has a medieval look to it and matches the topic nicely.


Tales of the Ancient Egyptians
Topic
This topic reminded me of the mystery behind the Egyptians and their tales. Many movies and books have been made that created stories and interpretations out of the hieroglyphics, pyramids, mummies, and other artifacts found in Ancient Egyptian culture.
Introduction
The introduction starts off by talking about the religion of ancient Egypt which is confusing because the title doesn't say anything about religion. If the storybook was going to be about religious tales then the author should have defined the title as "Religious Tales of the Ancient Egyptians."
Design
The design of this storybook was my least favorite of the three. Pictures are bland and throw in at the bottom of the page instead of grabbing attention at the top of the page. Lastly, the font size is inconsistent between sections.

Creation and Myth
Topic
This topic grabbed my attention because I've always been interested in religious tales and whether these stories were true or not and where they came from. However, the title is a bit vague and would give more insight into what the storybook is about if the author gave a more descriptive title.
Introduction
The author does a good job of grabbing the reader's attention by talking in first person from the viewpoint of the creator. Pictures of each planet are inserted next to their respective paragraphs, providing the reader with a good visual and clearly separating one planet from the next.
Design
The font of this storybook adds a nice touch with a tech type of feel to it. However, there is a lot of white space that needs to be covered. Also adding pictures at the top of each section would help grab the reader's attention.