Read the first part of the story - A Sound in the House. Look at the picture.Tina wakes up. She looks around her room. It is the middle of the night. Tina can’t sleep. She hears a sound.What mood is created from this story and picture?

Illustrations and photographs sometimes accompany a short story or poem. These illustrations do more than entertain the reader. They also help the reader further understand the story. They can also create a certain feeling in the reader.