LIT 1 - MODULE 3

Setting Application

Answer the following questions comprehensively.

1. Why are picture books attractive to children? In what way do pictures help in the
understanding of the stories?

Most of us will recognize our favorite characters or the magical location from our childhood
novels. Through our recollections, we see the drawings come to life. Children who are just
learning to read might benefit greatly from picture books. Illustrations used in conjunction with
text can help children improve their comprehension, fluency, vocabulary, and other core
reading abilities. A picture book's graphics brings the pages to life and serves as a visual
guide for the tale. Visual aids and graphics help the reader remember what happened during
the tale and help them confidently repeat the major events. Allow children to look at the
illustrations to help them remember what occurred in the tale while they practice sequencing.
If they guess poorly, take advantage of the chance to reread the material. This gives you the
opportunity to double-check your comprehension. Furthermore, picture books teach children
to make predictions and conclusions about what will happen next. They may make an
educated estimate about what will happen next in the tale by combining the words with the
expressions and environment depicted in the photos. The value of visuals in kindling delight
and providing a joyful and engaging reading experience for children is a fundamental
component of picture books that we should not overlook. Picture books capture the interest
of children learning to read better than non-picture books. Reading picture books with
children on a regular basis (preferably daily) might help them self-regulate their behavior until
they are able to sit through an entire narrative and concentrate on the events. When children
appreciate a specific book or story, they may request that it be read again and again. This is
a positive clue that this book will pique a young reader's attention and fascination. Allow
children to choose their favorite tales, read them frequently, and provide opportunities to try
new books. Picture books can offer social cues and cultural distinctions that help children
develop their socio-emotional skills. Social language skills are honed and positive conduct is
reinforced when children read books that mimic social behaviors. Fear, sadness, taking
chances, creating friendships, self-control, and a variety of other topics are all explored in
picture books. These books provide avenues for children to study difficult topics in a way that
they can understand. A book's artwork can help children relate to the people and location
depicted. Children may relate to picture books with protagonists of many identities,
ethnicities, cultures, and abilities because they see their own image mirrored back to them. In
 addition, #ownvoices books created from the perspective of an author who shares a
particular identity may give an experience that is profoundly related to children's diverse
experiences.

2. Create or provide some examples of picture books and discuss the elements present in that
picture book.

1,) Story and Language - Even for youngsters, stories should be rational, however this does not
exclude the inclusion of a wacky aspect (think Dr. Seuss). While word play is encouraged in
children's books, the language should be basic enough for young readers to comprehend.

2.) Title - A good title should be memorable, fascinating, and consistent with the tone of your
work. Is there a catchy refrain from your narrative that you could use? Rhyme or alliterate,
stress the concept of your book, attempt to incorporate the main character's name, is there a
catchy refrain from your story that you could use?

3.) Illustrations

4.) Storyboard

5.) Popular themes

6.) Character

7.) Narrative plot

8.) Setting - Is it possible for your tale to shift between locations/settings? This makes things
more interesting for the illustrator! Setting helps a kid become interested in the tale; setting can
help create the atmosphere of a story; children are generally more ready to tolerate strange
surroundings than adults; setting helps a child become involved in the story; setting may help
set the mood of a story.

9.) Audience/Voice - Can the picture book have several layers to widen its appeal, considering
the audience – both youngsters and adults who buy the books?

10.)The book should be great to read aloud - Consider the following: Rhythm, Repetition,
Rhyme, Playing with words, Voice, Flow, Onomatopoeia, Words that stimulate the senses,
Similes, Length, Emotion, Noises made by animals or vehicles.

11.) Think about the relationship between words and pictures - Allow time for the youngster to
interpret the narrative. Pictures may convey information that words alone cannot. Pictures may
bring depth and humour to a story. Pictures may communicate a tale that is distinct from what is
written in the text. It's not a good idea for text and graphics to communicate the same thing.
Give the youngster some control by using visuals that reveal what isn't expressed. Consider
page turns and pace. You must communicate your tale in as few words as possible while
increasing tension and suspense.