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1. The cover for "A Million Little Pieces" is simple but very unique. It is only one color but because it is a light baby blue color it still stands out to the eye. You can't really tell what the book will be about just by looking at it but the hand gives an impression like it is holding a million little pieces. The principle used is probably rule of thirds because technically only about a third of the cover is used.

2. "The Notebook" has a dramatic and romantic look to it. It only uses a few shades of colors and has a calm and peaceful appearance. Just by looking at the people at the top of the book cover you can probably tell that it is a romantic novel. This cover uses a level horizon. It also fills the frame.

3. Shel Silverstein is known for his quirky and catchy poems. They are simple yet loved by children and adults. I would say that this cover is pretty basic too. It doesn't have any color but it's probably still appealing to children. The font on the words "Falling Up" goes along with the title very well. The picture with the title is clever and funny. This cover uses the technique, "fill the frame".