A Gorilla with "Grandpa's Eyes": How Children Interpret Visual Texts--A Case Study of Anthony Browne's "Zoo.".

Styles, Morag; Arizpe, Evelyn

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ERIC Number: EJ638955

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Publication Date: 2001

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A Gorilla with "Grandpa's Eyes": How Children Interpret Visual Texts--A Case Study of Anthony Browne's "Zoo."

Styles, Morag; Arizpe, Evelyn

Children's Literature in Education, v32 n4 p261-81 Dec 2001

Explores the multilayered nature of a single picture book by Anthony Browne and the sophisticated responses (including their own pictures) children ages 4-11 bring to interpreting such a text. Suggests that some children who are not yet confident at reading print have developed impressive capacities for analyzing image. (SG)

Descriptors: Case Studies, Childrens Art, Childrens Literature, Elementary Education, Freehand Drawing, Picture Books, Preschool Education, Reader Response, Student Reaction, Visual Literacy

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative

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Language: English

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