Using Wordless Picture Books to Support Emergent Literacy

Authors: Jalongo M.R.¹; Dragich D.²; Conrad N.K.³; Zhang A.²

Source: Early Childhood Education Journal, Volume 29, Number 3, 2002 , pp. 167-177(11)

Publisher: Springer

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Abstract:

Wordless books—picture books that rely entirely on illustrations to tell a story—are an excellent resource for educators of young children. This article provides a research-based rationale for using wordless books, offers a developmental sequence for introducing children to stories told through pictures, suggests a general strategy and wide array of early literacy activities based on books without texts, and recommends ways of communicating with parents/families about the value of wordless books. Outstanding wordless books and examples of children's responses to this growing genre of children's literature are also included.

Keywords: picture books; wordless books; children's literature; emergent literacy

Language: English

Document Type: Regular paper

Affiliations: 1: Editor, Early Childhood Education Journal; mjalongo@adelphia.net 2: Indiana Area School District 3: Penn-Cambria School District

Publication date: 2002-01-01