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a tattered stuffed bear who is afraid of the dark; a tin soldier who has lost his way; or an outcast giant who finds acceptance through a little girl – our children learn about fear, separation, and exclusion, as well as courage, love and hope.
Picture books are not only for our youngest readers. Teachers, parents, counselors, educators and organizations use them to engage, inspire, and motivate their audiences. We utilize story and metaphor to help explain big issues, like bullying, self-esteem, blended families, sibling rivalry and empathy. Stories allow us to experience different perspectives, outcomes, problems and unexpected solutions.
Regular story readings help us bond with our children. We, as adults, can immediately capture our youngster’s rapt attention by holding up a picture book in the air and calling out, “Storytime!” From our comfortable armchair we can quietly initiate our questions, while remaining the objective Reader of the Book. To read the rest of the article, please visit
http://picturebookmonth.com/2015/11/why-picture-books-are-important-by-kathryn-otoshi/
