The Magic of Visual Storytelling
The role of picture books in helping children visualize stories and create connections with characters is so important. It fosters a love for reading and strengthens bonds with the reader. Journeying through the pages can spark the child's imagination, encouraging them to engage with the story and characters to help develop a love of reading.
The profound impact of picture books on parent-child relationships is powerful, the visual stories provide a platform for meaningful connections and shared experiences.
Examine the storytelling techniques in picture books that entice children to read and engage with the characters, ask the child what they think of the story and the characters, whose their favourite and why? Would they change the ending, how did they feel once the story ended? Would they want the story read again?
By asking questions and inputting with your feelings and emotions, it helps the child engage and want to participate.
You never know, your child might one day want to write a story themselves and draw the characters. It could be an exercise both of you enjoy!