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Picture books
are very important for young
children whose appreciation and
interest level far surpass their
reading ability.
(Huck & Kuhn, 1968)
PICTURE BOOKS | S-LIS 13: LIBRARY LITERATURE FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULT
DEFINITIONS
A book in which the pictures are
designed to be an integral part of
the text. (Huck & Kuhn, 1968)
A book in which text and illustrations
complement each other and work
together. (Tyson, 2013)
PICTURE BOOKS | S-LIS 13: LIBRARY LITERATURE FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULT
DEFINITIONS
A book in which the illustrations are as
important as the words in telling the story.
Picture books are generally 32 pages
long. In picture books, there are
illustrations on every page or on one of
every pair of facing pages.
- Elizabeth Kennedy (2014)
Children’s books expert
PICTURE BOOKS | S-LIS 13: LIBRARY LITERATURE FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULT
DEFINITIONS
A book that essentially provides the child with a
visual experience. It has a collective unity of
story-line, theme, or concept, developed through
the series of pictures of which the book is
comprised. Also, it is one for which children are
an intended potential audience. The book
displays respect for children’s understandings,
abilities, and appreciations.
ALA’s (2008)
PICTURE BOOKS | S-LIS 13: LIBRARY LITERATURE FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULT
CHARACTERISTICS
Usually 32 pages
Pictures on almost every page
Text is relatively brief
Words & pictures share the
responsibility
PICTURE BOOKS | S-LIS 13: LIBRARY LITERATURE FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULT
Family Stories
THEMES
Familiar Everyday Experiences
Stories of the Country (Province) and City
Weather and the Seasons
Concept Books
Realistic/Fanciful Animal Stories
Humorous and Fanciful
Picture Books of Other Lands
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BIBLIOGRAPHY
ALSC. (2008). Caldecott Medal - Terms and criteria. Retrieved from
ALSC: Association for Library Service to Children:
http://www.ala.org/alsc/awardsgrants/bookmedia/caldecottmed
al/caldecottterms/caldecottterms
Backes, L. (2014, February 6). WriteForKids - Children's Book
Insider. Retrieved from Understanding Children’s Book Genres:
http://writeforkids.org/2014/02/understanding-childrens-book-
genres/
Hagar, R. (2013, April 14). Using picture books in the middle school.
Retrieved from http://www.slideshare.net/abseconmedia/using-
picture-books-in-the-middle-school
Huck, C. S. & Kuhn, D. Y. (1968). Children's Literature in the
Elementary School. [New York, US]: Holt Rinehart and Winston, Inc.
Tyson, K. (2013, February 14). {Infographic} 11 Benefits of Picture
Books. Retrieved from kimberlytyson:
http://www.learningunlimitedllc.com/2013/02/11-benefits-of-
picture-books/
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