The Functions of Illustrations in Picture Storybooks

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The Functions of Illustrations in Picture
Storybooks

• Adapted from Childens Literature, Briefly, by
  Tunnell Jacobs

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Illustrations in PBs Can Function to

• Establish the setting (time and place)
• Define and develop characters
• Reinforce the text
• Provide another point of view
• Provide an interesting aside
• Extend or develop the plot
• Establish mood, evoke particular feelings

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How Do The Illustrations

• Define and Develop Characters?
• Provide another viewpoint?
• Develop and Extend the Plot?

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How do the illustrations

• Provide an interesting aside?

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How Do The Illustrations

• Establish the Setting?
• Create a Mood (Evoke Particular Feelings)?

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