1. Supporting newcomer children's cultural transitions with contemporary Canadian picture books.
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Li, Sunny C. and Adams, Brittany
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PICTURE books for children ,CONTENT analysis ,MULTICULTURALISM ,IMMIGRANT children - Abstract
This article examines major themes in 24 contemporary Canadian picture books to identify their potential to support children who are newcomers to Canada. Transition to a new country can be challenging for children and picture books are an effective tool for supporting their cultural and often linguistic transition. Through multimodal content analysis, the authors identify major themes that emerge from the visual and textual data in the books. Analysis identified prevailing themes related to family, food, multiculturalism, and geographic information. Each theme offers valuable insights into the diverse perspectives represented in the texts, providing a foundation for meaningful pedagogical applications for immigrant and newcomer children. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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