It is often assumed that picturebooks are for very young readers
because of their emphasis on the illustrations and their scarcity
of text; however, there are increasing numbers of picturebooks
where the age of the implied reader is questionable. These are
picturebooks whose controversial subject matter and unconventional,
often unsettling style of illustration challenge the reader,
pushing them to question and probe deeper to understand what the
book is about. In addition to the book challenging the reader, the
reader often challenges the book in an attempt to understand what
is being said. These increasingly popular picturebooks work on many
different levels; they are truly polysemic and worthy of in-depth
analysis. They push the reader to ask questions and in many
instances are intrinsically philosophical, often dealing with
fundamental life issues. Challenging and Controversial Picturebooks
examines these unconventional, non-conformist picturebooks,
considering what they are, their audience and their purpose. It
also considers: Children's and adults' thoughts on these kinds of
picturebooks. How challenging and unsettling wordless picturebooks
can play with the mind and promote philosophical thought. What
creates non-conformity and strangeness ... is it the illustrations
and their style, the subject matter or a combination of both? Why
certain countries create, promote and accept these picturebooks
more than others. Why certain picturebooks are censored and what
factors are in play when these decisions are made. The role of
publishers in translating and publishing these picturebooks.
Children's creative and critical responses to strange, unsettling
and often disturbing visual texts. This inspiring and
thought-provoking volume explores the work of a number of highly
respected, international picturebook experts and includes an
exclusive interview with the legendary Klaus Flugge, Managing
Director of Andersen Press, one of the few remaining independent
children's book publishers in England. It is an indispensable
reference for all interested in or working with picturebooks,
including researchers, students in higher and teacher education,
English advisors/inspectors, literacy consultants and classroom
teachers.
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