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Course Title: EL 111: Children and Adolescent Literature

Topic: Picture Books

Presenters:
Cabalhin, Liza M.
Bracero, Jenny C.
(BSEd English 2B)

Instructor:
Mrs. Ma. Corazon Sedeño

Objectives:
At the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
1. understand the impact of picture books to young learners;
2. appreciate the values presented in the picture books;
3. discuss the elements, different type and characteristics of picture books.

PICTURE BOOKS

A picture book is a type of book, usually aimed at young children, that combines
illustrations and text to tell a story. These books often feature vibrant, colorful
illustrations that play a crucial role in conveying the narrative, setting the mood, and
developing characters. Picture books cover a wide range of topics and themes, from
simple stories about everyday experiences to imaginative tales of adventure and fantasy.
 They are designed to engage young readers, stimulate their imagination, and foster a love
for reading from an early age.
PICTURE BOOKS THROUGHOUT EARLY CHILDHOOD

Picture books provide children with a visual experience, where the story develops and is
supported by rich illustrations. They are a wonderful tool to generate excitement about
books and reading and to provide opportunities for discussions about the story and the
illustrations. The evidence is strong in showing that rich language and literacy
experiences early on are related to later learning. Reading (and re-reading) picture books
contribute to these important early experiences.

INFANTS
Infants enjoy sturdy, colorful books with big pictures, fostering proper book handling and
active participation while engaging in warm, interactive reading experiences.

INFANTS (Birth to 3 years old)

Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown

Margaret Wise Brown wrote hundreds of books and stories during her life, but she is best known
for Goodnight Moon and The Runaway Bunny. Even though she died nearly 70 years ago, her
books still sell very well.

PRESCHOOLERS
 Preschoolers develop print awareness and engage in meaningful conversations about
picture books, making personal connections to stories and discussing favorite parts with
growing comprehension.

PRE-SCHOOLERS (3-5 years old)

Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? by Bill Martin Jr. and Eric Carle

Bill Martin Jr. (1916-2004) was an elementary-school principal, teacher, writer, and poet. His
more than 300 books, among them the bestselling classics Brown Bear, Brown Bear What Do
You See? Polar Bear Polar Bear What Do You Hear? and Chicka Chicka Boom Boom , are a
testament to his ability to speak directly to children.

Eric Carle was a children's book author and illustrator, most famous for his book The Very
Hungry Caterpillar, which has been translated into over 30 languages.

KINDERGARTEN AND GRADE 1

Kindergarten and Grade 1 students explore literature through read-aloud of picture books,
actively participating in discussions, comparing and contrasting stories, and using them
as models for their own writing.

KINDERGARTEN AND GRADE 1 (6-7 years old)

The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats

Ezra Jack Keats was an American writer and illustrator of children's books. He won the 1963
Caldecott Medal for illustrating The Snowy Day, which he also wrote.

GRADES 2 AND 3

Grades 2 and 3 students delve into picture books for close reading exercises, analyzing
author's purpose, story structure, and character development while honing their skills in
identifying themes and practicing comparison and contrast.

GRADES 2 AND 3 (8-9 years old)

The Relatives Came by Cynthia Rylant

Cynthia Rylant was an author of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry for children and young adults as
well as an author and author/illustrator of picture books for children.

BEYOND GRADE 3

Beyond Grade 3, picture books serve as valuable tools for teaching literary elements such
as imagery and theme, acting as a bridge to more complex texts and supporting students'
narrative writing abilities.

- Shannon Riley-Ayers, Assistant Research Professor, NIEER

BEYOND GRADE 3 (10-18 years old)

Journey by Aaron Becker

Aaron Becker has worked as an artist for such film studios as Lucasfilm, Disney, and Pixar,
where he helped define the look and feel of characters, stories, and the movies they become a
part of.

CRITERIA :
1. Books selected for infants and toddlers must be durable and safe.
2. The amount of text on the pages of a picture book determines how long it will take to read the
book aloud or for a child to read the book to herself or himself.
Adults sometimes have difficulty perceiving the contributions that illustrations make to picture
books. The following general guidelines may improve your ability to "READ" illustrations.

1. Note characters and actions that are not mentioned in the text. Illustrations can contribute to
the plot.
2. Note how characters' physical characteristics are conveyed through the illustrations.
Illustrations can contribute to characterization.
3. Note how details such as clothing, architecture, and modes of transportation establish and
depict the place and era of the story. Illustrations can contribute to the setting.
4. Note whether and how the story's message is conveyed by or underscored in the illustrations.
Illustrations can contribute to the theme.

HISTORICAL OVERVIEW OF PICTURE BOOKS

● Orbis Pictus (The World in Pictures), an ABC book written and

illustrated by John Amos Comenius in Moravia and published in
1657, is considered the first picture book.

● Comenius’s emphasis on using pictures to explain and expand

the meaning of the text in books for young people was an important first. But since early
books were rare and prohibitively expensive, they were seen by very few children.

● Until the late 19th century, Europeans and Americans primarily viewed books as tools for
education and spiritual enlightenment rather than sources of entertainment. However, the
modern, vibrant, and engaging picture book we enjoy today has evolved from significant
advancements in printing technology, cultural attitudes towards childhood, and a growing
demand for more visually appealing and enjoyable literature.
ELEMENTS OF PICTURE BOOKS

● 32 pages is standard (though titles can be 24-48 pages)

● Illustrations dominate text

● Illustrations integrate with the narrative to bring story to a satisfying conclusion

● Word count is generally less than 500 words. Although picture books can have over 2000
words or have none at all, as is the case with wordless picture books.

TYPE OF PICTURE BOOKS

1. TOY BOOKS include board books, pull-tab books, flap books, pop-
up books, cloth books, and plastic books (bathtub books). Toy books
can be simple or very complex. They are wonderful introduction to
children’s literature.

2. CONCEPT BOOKS foster visual literacy and language

development in children. Concept books introduce children to
shapes, colors, the alphabet, counting, and more difficult
concepts, such as principles of grammar and time.

3. ALPHABET BOOKS introduce children to the ABCs

and COUNTING BOOKS introduce numbers and
counting.

4. WORDLESS BOOKS are excellent tools to help children develop language and narrative
skills. In wordless books text is absent or minimal, so
children apply meaning to the story. The marvel of
wordless/nearly wordless books offer is the opportunity to
retell the story over and over.
BENEFITS:
1. Boosts social and emotional learning
2. Builds language skills and vocabulary
3. Introduces the concept of reading for those who can't
4. Bonds child with who is reading to them
5. Helps children to become better listeners
6. Inspires visual thinking

HOW PICTURE BOOK IS MADE

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