A picture book primer: understanding and using picture books

A comprehensive overview of picture books that defines what they are and discusses their parts, format, genre, narrative structure, controversial books and censorship, building a library, and other related topics

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Main Author: Matulka, Denise I. (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Westport, Conn. Libraries Unlimited 2008
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Summary:A comprehensive overview of picture books that defines what they are and discusses their parts, format, genre, narrative structure, controversial books and censorship, building a library, and other related topics
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references (p. 271-292) and index
What is a picture book? -- Anatomy of a picture book: supporting parts (paratexts) -- Anatomy of a picture book: picture space, design, medium, and style -- Format or genre? -- The art of the story -- Development, literacy, and picture books -- Picture book issues -- Exploring and using picture books
Physical Description:xvi, 307 p. zahlr. Ill. 26 cm
ISBN:9781591584414
1591584418

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