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Inferring characters feelings using illustrative and text evidence: How picture books support comprehension

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: ABSTRACT Children's literature plays a vital role in fostering young children's social and emotional learning, particularly in enhancing their emotional intelligence. This qualitative study explores how teachers reading aloud from carefully selected picture books can help young children identify, name and recognise emotions displayed by characters, thereby boosting their inferential comprehension. The findings underscore the significance of teaching children to draw evidence from both illustrations and text to support their inferences. With intentional guidance, young children can develop a strong vocabulary to aid in meaningful and intentional discussions about emotions beyond using surface level vocabulary.

Source: Literacy

DOI: 10.1111/lit.70012

Author: Robin Griffith

Institution: Texas Christian University

Language: English

Topic: Early Childhood Education and Development

Subfield: Education

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Quality education

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,470