Wordless Books: Every Picture Tells a Story, Doesn't It?.

Whalen, Lin

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ERIC Number: EJ485212

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1994

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Wordless Books: Every Picture Tells a Story, Doesn't It?

Whalen, Lin

Emergency Librarian, v21 n5 p14-17 May-Jun 1994

Discusses the value of wordless picture books. Topics addressed include children's attitudes toward wordless books; historical tradition; sequencing; illustrative details; the use of humor; the development of oral and written language skills; self-confidence; creative thought; and natural language competencies. (Contains 20 references.) (LRW)

Descriptors: Childhood Attitudes, Childrens Literature, Creative Thinking, Elementary Education, Humor, Illustrations, Language Skills, Picture Books, Self Esteem, Sequential Approach, Skill Development

Publication Type: Opinion Papers; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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