Publisher's Synopsis
This book is considered to be one of the pioneering studies in this area.
Theoretical research on picture books and empirical research on children reading picture books greatly increased, in many cases as a result of the influence of the previous editions of this book, and continues to be a growing field
Includes case studies, new and old, draws readers' attention to all the significant theoretical work in the field, provides structured advice for teachers and for those who wish to carry out their own research of this kind. Considers competing technologies and looks ahead to future developments of the picturebook on the internet, in the classroom, in the museum/gallery and in publishing.
Includes a new focus on art museum education
Whilst many books about picturebooks, few others explore children's response to picture books
