Meaning Making With Picture Books

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Meaning Making With Picture Books

World War I and Other Contested Spaces

Literary studies: poetry and poets Children’s and teenage literature studies: general Cultural studies Education Early childhood care and education General and world history

Authors: Heather Sharp, Debra Donnelly

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Collection: Palgrave Studies in Education, Culture, and Politics in Children's Picture Books

Language: English

Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Published on: 21st October 2025

Format: LCP-protected ePub

ISBN: 9783032003218


Introduction

This book examines well-known poetry, picture books, and multimodal texts to explore how visual and literary texts shape collective memory and historical understanding with an initial focus on World War I before expanding to include more current contested issues topics such as colonialism, immigration, and First Nations’ experiences.

Organization and Content

Organized into three sections, the book discusses the role of picture books in teaching difficult histories, analyses postmodern picture books addressing controversial topics, and provides a framework for classroom pedagogy.

Educational Approach

This approach highlights the importance of empathy, ethics, and creative expression in history education, showcasing how storytelling through multimodal texts bridges the past to the present.

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