picture books
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Picture Books. Prepared by: Danica Anna M. Colubong. What are picture books?. Books that were designed for children which uses words, pictures and illustrations They tell a story, elaborate a concept, or impart information through a combination of words and illustrations. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Picture Books
Prepared by: Danica Anna M. Colubong
What are picture books?
Books that were designed for children which uses words, pictures and illustrations They tell a story, elaborate a concept, or impart information through a combination of words and illustrations
Characteristics of Picture Books
Its division is based on format, not genreOften not more than 32 pagesUnique in the field of children’s literature because format rather than content determines their definitionSpan in all genresMay be stories, realistic or fantastic,
contemporary or historical; they also may be poetry, folklore, or informational books
Examples of Picture Books
Early Picture Book: Orbis Pictus
Early to mid 20th century
Foreign
Local Picture Books
Picture books
However…Books with pictures range from wordless books
books which contains entirely picturesIllustrated books
books that consists of both text and illustrations but the text carries the major responsibility for depicting the story on content while the illustrations contribute significantly but NOT EQUALLY
In TRUE PICTURE BOOKS the text and the art are woven inseparably together
Wordless booksThe Treasure BathBy Dan AndreasenHenry Holt, 2009
HomeBy Jeannie BakerGreenwillow Books, 2004
Fly, Little BirdBy Tina BurkeKane/Miller Books, 2006
Illustrated books
Criteria for Selecting Picture Books(Based on Illustrations)• We evaluate picture books according
to the literary qualities accomplished by combining words and pictures: visual art quality, artful use of language, and the characteristics of the specific genre.
Look for Illustrations that :1. Catch and hold child’s interest2. Have distinguished art that works
with the text to enrich the story or idea being presented
Evaluating Literary QualityStory books need:• strong characterization• Engaging Plot• Memorable theme• Well-crafted language• Excellent art works with the text to tell the
story• Illustrators must capture mood,
characterization, plot, setting, information, or concepts in carefully wrought art
Art
Language
Content
Literary Quality Involves:
- involves the entire use of media, techniques, and styles used in art anywhere
Basic elements of art:Line ColorShape Texture
Art
We also have to Consider the Following:
• Principles of Design• Media and Technique• Style– Representational art– Expressionistic art– Surrealism– Impressionistic
– Folk art– Naive art – Cartoon art
Evaluating Art in Picture BooksLook for:1. Artistic quality of illustrations2. How illustrations reflect the words to tell
the story or present information3. How the illustrations extend the story or
elaborate the concept4. How each illustration presents a unique,
fresh visual interpretation that enables a reader to view aspects of a story, poem, or concept new, truly artistic way
Language1.Words must be interesting and mustbe used in interesting ways that build
excitement, drama, images, or concepts
2. Language must have internal rhythm and melody
Content Determines its structures and genres
SubgenresNonfiction Picture Books Poetry and Song Picture BooksPicture Story Books
AnthropomorphicRealistic storiesMagic RealismTraditional literature
SubgenresNonfiction Picture Books Poetry and Song Picture BooksPicture Story Books
AnthropomorphicRealistic storiesMagic RealismTraditional literature
Songbook
SubgenresNonfiction Picture Books Poetry and Song Picture BooksPicture Story Books
AnthropomorphicRealistic storiesMagic RealismTraditional literature
Picture Story Books
SubgenresNonfiction Picture Books Poetry and Song Picture BooksPicture Story Books
AnthropomorphicRealistic storiesMagic RealismTraditional literature
Informational booksbooks that give factual information and open up the big world to readersbooks written to inform readers about a particular subject, issue, or idea.Informational books deal exclusively with factual material presented to instruct the reader. They are generally considered to be functional or utilitarian books and not part of literature
Types of informational books:Lands and people cultures and customs o history and governments o religion Science and nature • life sciences environment physical and earth sciences mathematics
Fine and applied arts art appreciation and art history drawing and painting dance o theaterphotographyWriting sports crafts and hobbies
Human development and behavior life cycle: birth, growth, sexuality,
death interpersonal relationships emotionsdisabilities psychological and sociological
problems
Foreign Informational Books
Local Information Books
