Tuesday 2 February 2010

Understanding Literature for children

Literature for children is aimed at 12 years and younger, it is made up of many different types including picture books, board books, fiction, non fiction, poetry and more.

In the education of children's literature there is many different approaches and styles including: (1) unknown authorship, (2) conventional introductions and conclusions, (3) vague settings, (4) stereotyped characters, (5) anthropomorphism, (6) cause and effect, (7) happy ending for the hero, (8) magic accepted as normal, (9) brief stories with simple and direct plots, and (10) repetition of action and verbal patterns.

Children's literature is often heavily illustrated, this often includes key points in the story which help the reader to comprehend the story. It also sets the scene and helps stimulate the imagination. This is great for an effective animation to bring a story into colour and life.

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