{"product_id":"challenging-and-controversial-picturebooks","title":"Challenging and Controversial Picturebooks","description":"\u003cp\u003eIt 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eChallenging and Controversial Picturebooks\u003c\/em\u003e examines these unconventional, non-conformist picturebooks, considering what they are, their audience and their purpose. It also considers: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChildren’s and adults’ thoughts on these kinds of picturebooks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow challenging and unsettling wordless picturebooks can play with the mind and promote philosophical thought.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat creates non-conformity and strangeness … is it the illustrations and their style, the subject matter or a combination of both?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy certain countries create, promote and accept these picturebooks more than others. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy certain picturebooks are censored and what factors are in play when these decisions are made.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe role of publishers in translating and publishing these picturebooks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChildren’s creative and critical responses to strange, unsettling and often disturbing visual texts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54239774966104,"sku":"9781138797741","price":192.2,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9781138797741.jpg?v=1768331857","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/challenging-and-controversial-picturebooks","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}