Depicting death for children – analysing how death is portrayed in stylistic different ways in children's picture books.
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| Title: | Depicting death for children – analysing how death is portrayed in stylistic different ways in children's picture books. |
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| Authors: | Jeppsson, Fredrik1 (AUTHOR) fredrik.jeppsson@liu.se, Lattik Ekvall, Linda1 (AUTHOR), Danielsson, Kristina1,2 (AUTHOR), Puskás, Tünde1 (AUTHOR), Andersson, Anita1 (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | Scandinavian Journal of Educational Research. Jun2026, Vol. 70 Issue 4, p782-796. 15p. |
| Subject Terms: | *Picture books, *Children's literature, *Teaching methods, *Content analysis, Semiotics, Existentialism, Psychology, Linguistic analysis |
| Abstract: | Using children's literature in different formats is a well-established pedagogical approach for discussing existential questions with young children. This study analyses two books: Goodbye, Mr. Muffin and The Visit from Little Death. The linguistic and visual analyses shed light on the narrative structures, participant roles, and various semiotic elements in these books. A strong contrast in contextual meaning emerges when comparing the two. In Goodbye, Mr. Muffin, death is depicted as a natural part of the life cycle, harmoniously intertwined with nature's beauty, using warm colours and evoking emotions of tenderness. In contrast, The Visit from Little Death portrays death as a more direct and personal presence, employing indexical and iconic signs to evoke a sense of mystery and the unknown. This study contributes to understanding the complex dynamics of using children's literature to navigate sensitive topics in early childhood education. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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