Picture Books

picture book: a book that consists wholly or chiefly of pictures
Function: noun
Date: 1847

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Picture books are the type that tell stories through a series of pictures combined with little or no text. Picture books emphasize the importance of illustrations, especially books made for younger children. By using picture book, children are able to create their own stories that coincide with the pictures.

Although picture books are primarily used in lower grade levels, say pre-kindergarten through third grade, they can be used in any grade level. At lower grade levels, picture books are mostly use for entertainment. At higher grade levels, picture books could be used in conjunction with an English Composition class.

When evaluating picture books, the instructor needs to determine what he or she is trying to accomplish. Lower grades will be happy with picture books. Higher grade school children will not be so easily content with picture books. They need something more challenging.

When I was a young child, I loved to read. Since I lived 'out in the boonies', my choice of books to read were whatever my mom bought at one of the many yard sales that were common in my neck of the woods. At first, my parents were proud that I chose to read instead of watch television. However, they weren't to so happy with my selections: The Godfather, The Entity. But again, these paper-backs were the only thing available to me!




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