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Picture Book Analysis Organiser

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Picture Book Analysis Organiser

Picture book illustration

📚 Part 1: Visual Elements Analysis

1. What types of illustrations are used in this picture book? (Check all that apply)

Watercolour paintings

Digital artwork

Pencil drawings

Collage/mixed media

Photography

Other: _______________

2. How would you describe the overall illustration style?

Realistic and detailed

Cartoon-like and simple

Abstract or stylised

Dark and moody

Bright and colourful

3. Give a specific example of how an illustration adds meaning to the story:

📖 Part 2: Text and Image Integration

4. How is text positioned on the pages? (Check all that apply)

Above the illustrations

Below the illustrations

Integrated within the illustrations

In speech bubbles

Curved or shaped text

Different font sizes for emphasis

5. Find an example where the text and image work together to tell the story. Describe what happens:
6. Does the illustration show information that the text doesn't tell us?

Yes - the pictures add extra details

No - the pictures just repeat what the text says

Sometimes - it depends on the page

If yes, give an example:

🎬 Part 3: Narrative Structure and Multimodal Effects

7. How does this picture book show the sequence of events? (Check all that apply)

Left to right page turns

Panel sequences (like comics)

Changes in illustration style

Changes in colour or mood

Size of illustrations changes

White space or pauses

8. What effect do the multimodal elements (text + images + layout) have on the storytelling?
9. Extension Activity: Compare this picture book to a traditional novel. What can picture books do that novels cannot?
10. Creative Challenge: If you were to adapt one scene from this picture book into a different format (film, graphic novel, or stage play), what would you change and why?

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