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One of the main characters, Asian, is profoundly Deaf; he does not use hearing technology and uses lip-reading and gestures to communicate. This book was a Coretta Scott King Award Honor Book (1979) and a Reading Rainbow Selection Children's Books of 1977 (Library of Congress). 4–8 yrs 1984 Alan and the Baron: Ron Hamilton, Peggy B. Deal
In the Imperial China of the Qing dynasty, there are five brothers who "all looked exactly alike."They each possess a special talent: the first brother can swallow the sea, the second has an unbreakable iron neck, the third can stretch his legs to incredible lengths, the fourth is immune to burning, and the fifth can hold his breath forever.
These books began as educational tools for young children to tell stories and can still be a useful format for pre-literature children. [1] [2] However, some more recent wordless picture books require the reader to be acquainted with conventions around reading books and can be a fun challenge for older readers. [1]
A study in Australia found that reading postmodern picture books led to better text analysis skills for students. [8] Picture books can also improve young children's descriptive vocabulary and reading and drawing behaviors at home. [9] The art element of picture books aids with creativity development and engagement with books. [9]
The picture book The Snowy Day, written and illustrated by Ezra Jack Keats was published in 1962 and is known as the first picture book to portray an African-American child as a protagonist. Middle Eastern and Central American protagonists still remain underrepresented in North American picture books. [ 127 ]
This is a list of classic children's books published no later than 2008 and still available in the English language. [1] [2] [3] Books specifically for children existed by the 17th century. Before that, books were written mainly for adults – although some later became popular with children.
TeachingBooks.net is an website containing children's books, young adult literature, and information on their authors.The site contains educational materials and programs (short movies, audiobook readings, book discussion guides) that add a multimedia dimension to reading.
A 2021 study found that children's books can influence the ways in which children interpret gender stereotypes. [13] A total of 247 books were read by adults and then given a rating on a scale of 5 in regards to its gender bias – Amelia Bedelia was found to be one of the books with the highest feminine-bias due to its portrayal of gender. [13]