| Title: |
Inferring Characters Feelings Using Illustrative and Text Evidence: How Picture Books Support Comprehension |
| Language: |
English |
| Authors: |
Robin Griffith (ORCID 0000-0001-8910-978X) |
| Source: |
Literacy. 2026 60(1). |
| Availability: |
Wiley. Available from: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 111 River Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030. Tel: 800-835-6770; e-mail: cs-journals@wiley.com; Web site: https://www.wiley.com/en-us |
| Peer Reviewed: |
Y |
| Page Count: |
12 |
| Publication Date: |
2026 |
| Document Type: |
Journal Articles; Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: |
Picture Books; Reading Comprehension; Childrens Literature; Social Emotional Learning; Reading Aloud to Others; Inferences; Vocabulary Development |
| DOI: |
10.1111/lit.70012 |
| ISSN: |
1741-4350; 1741-4369 |
| 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. |
| Abstractor: |
As Provided |
| Entry Date: |
2026 |
| Accession Number: |
EJ1495938 |
| Database: |
ERIC |