Picturebooks and Emotional Literacy

What is it about?

Have you ever considered how and why young readers engage emotionally with fictional characters? This article explores how teachers can encourage the development of empathy in young readers through picturebooks.

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Why is it important?

Research within neuroscience has demonstrated that our reading experience can affect our understanding of real-life situations and relationships. Picturebooks for young children offer excellent opportunities to train their cognitive and emotional skills.