Option B: Literature Review of Picture Books
Research a selection of young children’s (birth to eight years) picture books (approximately 8 books, published in print or non-print format) and write an 6-8 page paper that explores the concepts of children’s rights that are (or are not) transmitted in these books.
What is a picture book? “Picture books are books in which illustrations play an integral role in creating meaning. Picture books are not the same as illustrated books, in which meaning does not depend on illustrations. In a picture book, text and pictures work together” (Bainbridge & Heydon, 2013, p. 553).
Researching Tip: Choose a specific theme for your paper (e.g., identity). Then, select 8-10 books that are varied according to genres that support your theme. Record the title of the books and provide a brief annotation in a graphic organizer (see the example below).
Theme: Identity
Every child has the right to an identity – an official record of their name, nationality, and family.
Article 8
1. States Parties undertake to respect the right of the child to preserve his or her identity, including nationality, name and family relations as recognized by law without unlawful interference (United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, 1990).
Picture Storybooks
Title/Author
Annotation
Picture Storybooks (K-3)
Giraffes Can’t Dance by Giles Andreae
Wordless Books
Anno’s Spain by Mitsumasa Anno
Picture Books for Older Readers
The Name Jar by Yangsook Choi
Traditional Literature
Title/Author
Annotation
Folk and Fairytales
Little Red Riding Hood by Paul Galdone
Myths and Legends
The Orphan Boy by Tololwa Mollel
Fables
The Tortoise and the Hare by Jerry Pinkney
Poetry
Title/Author
Annotation
Picture Book Versions
My Shadow by Robert L. Stevenson
Poetry
If I Were by Eva L. Robinson
Ensure that direct links are made between the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and your literature choices drawing from the principles of the BC Early Learning Framework, BC First Nations Early Childhood Development Framework, BC Code of Ethics, and other related readings in your modules. Please include a concluding paragraph that summarizes your findings.
The paper must be grounded in the course material, include both observed real world examples to support the course concepts, and include references to course readings and other related literature that you have independently researched. Please ensure that your thoughts are organized, concise, and structure like this:
Introduction
Literature review and connections
Conclusion
For Options A or B
Check with the instructor regarding the topic/books or references proposed
Please ensure that your thoughts are organized clearly and concisely
Employ Times New Roman, Arial or Calibri font, size 12, double spacing, first line indent for paragraphsand hanging indents for references following American Psychological Association (APA 7th) formatting
UBC Library has REFWORKS for all students for free (https://guides.library.ubc.ca/refworksLinks to an external site.) – Do make use of this excellent database for your references!
Please note: In all assignments and discussion board posts, it is expected that the ‘person first’ language is employed. For example: “I observed” “One would consider” in contrast to “it is observed” or “you would consider.” Simultaneously, descriptive vs. labelling language is also required: a child with autism vs. an autistic child.
Additional Resources
Digital Storytelling and ReconciliationLinks to an external site.
Oral TraditionsLinks to an external site.
The Africa Storybook ProjectLinks to an external site.
Children’s Picture Book Resource List [Word doc] Download Children’s Picture Book Resource List [Word doc]