What is a Picturebook? Across The Borders of History

Kiefer, Barbara

doi:10.1080/13614541.2011.624898

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“…Examples of metafiction have existed since the beginning of literary publishing. Indeed, recently Kiefer () argued that “postmodernism is not a new phenomenon but a continuation of what book artists have been doing for centuries” (p. 96). Using examples of picturebooks from several historical time periods, she described how the artwork in these selections is self‐referential, playful, and intertextual and breaks conventions and boundaries of visual art.…”

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The Metafictive Nature of Postmodern Picturebooks

Pantaleo¹

2014

The Reading Teacher

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Throughout its history, the ecology of the picturebook has been impacted by various social and cultural changes. Postmodernism is one perspective, among other conceptual and theoretical frameworks, that has been proposed to explain some of the fundamental changes evident in many contemporary picturebooks. A review of the literature (Pantaleo & Sipe, 2008) reveals agreement among researchers and theorists that metafiction is one of the most prominent features exhibited in postmodern literature. Succinctly, metafiction draws the attention of readers to how texts work and to how meaning is created through the use of a number of devices or techniques. Following an overview of postmodern picturebooks and metafictive devices, the author provides an analysis of the metafictive devices evident in the picturebook NO BEARS (McKinlay & Rudge, 2012). The article concludes with a discussion of how postmodern picturebooks with metafictive devices can contribute to students' development as readers, writers, and creative thinkers.

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The Metafictive Nature of Postmodern Picturebooks

Pantaleo¹

2014

The Reading Teacher

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“…Over time, children's literature started to focus more on the child's imagination and psychological development, increasingly incorporating illustrations. Barbara Bader views picture books as works that integrate culture, aesthetics, and drama, emphasizing their close connection with children [14] . At the end of the 19th century, Edmund Evans made significant efforts in color printing technology, greatly contributing to the aesthetics of children's picture books.…”

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The Value of Diversity Picture Books: Symbolic Narration and the Free Constructing of Children's Inclusiveness Awareness in the Context of Globalization

2024

AJHSS

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This article aims to analyze the extent to which diverse picture books meet the demands of the contemporary era, particularly in fostering comprehensive analytical skills and promoting the capacity for social justice. By examining the evolution of picture books, the multiplicity of symbols and narratives, and the selection of themes, this study delves into the indispensable role that diverse and inclusive picture books play in early education. These books serve not only as tools for entertainment but also as crucial means to cultivate empathy among young readers. The exploration highlights the significance of integrating picture books that reflect a broad spectrum of cultural, racial, and social backgrounds into educational settings, arguing that this integration is crucial for nurturing an environment that values diversity and encourages the development of critical thinking and social consciousness from a young age.

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Our Progeny’s Monsters: Frankenstein Retold for Children in Picturebooks and Graphic Novels

Alder

2018

Global Frankenstein

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What is a Picturebook? Across The Borders of History

Cited by 8 publications

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The Metafictive Nature of Postmodern Picturebooks

The Metafictive Nature of Postmodern Picturebooks

The Value of Diversity Picture Books: Symbolic Narration and the Free Constructing of Children's Inclusiveness Awareness in the Context of Globalization

Our Progeny’s Monsters: Frankenstein Retold for Children in Picturebooks and Graphic Novels

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