Filming the Children's Book: Adapting Metafiction by Casie E. Hermansson

2021 ◽  
Vol 46 (1) ◽  
pp. 104-106
Author(s):  
Peter C. Kunze
Keyword(s):  
Children's Book

Práticas de alfabetização e letramento com o livro infantil: ensinando com os “Dois Chapéus Vermelhinhos” | Basic literacy and literacy practices with a children’s book: Teaching with “Dois Chapéus Vermelhinhos”

2020 ◽  
Vol 25 ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Andrialex William da Silva ◽  
Manoilly Dantas de Oliveira
Keyword(s):  
Literacy Practices ◽  
Children's Book

Este trabalho é um recorte da pesquisa de mestrado e configura-se como um estudo de caso, de abordagem qualitativa. Tem como objetivo analisar uma proposta de ensino para a alfabetização e para o letramento de uma turma de 3º ano do Ensino Fundamental. A proposta, elaborada a partir da obra “Dois Chapéus Vermelhinhos”, escrita por Ronaldo Simões Coelho e ilustrada por Humberto Guimarães, desenvolveu-se no período de quatro dias. As aulas foram observadas, e, como instrumentos de coleta de dados, foi usado o diário de campo, além do registro fotográfico. O referencial teórico que norteia as análises do trabalho se refere aos processos de alfabetização e de letramento. Constatou-se que o livro infantil, com seu potencial textual, pode ser um instrumento significativo para o ensino da leitura e da escrita. Além disso, pode fornecer subsídio para o desenvolvimento de atividades que envolvem gêneros textuais de forma contextualizada. Por fim, compreende-se o livro infantil como uma ferramenta que pode vir a colaborar com os processos de alfabetização e de letramento.

From the History of the Tatar Soviet Children’s Book Art

2010 ◽  
pp. 56-60
Author(s):  
Aislu R. Abdulkhakova
Keyword(s):  
Soviet Period ◽  
Book Art ◽  
Book Design ◽  
Children's Book ◽  
History Of ◽  
Printed Sources

In this article the national origins of Tatar children’s book art formation and the influence of Russian traditions of book design are considered. The history of Tatar children’s book design art development in the Soviet period covers the field briefly. The author succeeded in eliciting some facts in the field of children’s book design in the local archival and printed sources, and these facts are produced in the article. The names of some graphic artists are mentioned.

Filming the Children's Book: Adapting Metafiction by Casie E. Hermansson

2021 ◽  
Vol 49 (1) ◽  
pp. 289-294
Author(s):  
Meghann Meeusen
Keyword(s):  
Children's Book

Another Case Of Physical Abuse In Childhood Between Age 7-11 And Alice In Wonderland-Like Seizures Retrospectively Described By A 45 Years-Old Man In Detail

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stefan Bittmann
Keyword(s):  
Symptomatic Treatment ◽  
Lewis Carroll ◽  
Neurological Deficits ◽  
Barr Virus ◽  
Children's Book ◽  
Alice In Wonderland ◽  
Sense Of Time ◽  
Epstein Barr ◽  
Primary Focus ◽  
Accompanying Symptoms

The phenomenon of Alice in Wonderland Syndrome is not considered a disease in its own right but usually occurs as an accompanying symptom of a migraine attack or as a precursor of an epileptic seizure in the form of an aura with pronounced visual perceptual disturbances [1]. However, an Alice in Wonderland syndrome can also be caused by the Epstein-Barr virus, influenza virus [18], drugs [3] or encephalitis [2]. The term "Alice in Wonderland syndrome" was named after the children's book Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll and coined by John Todd as a possible, but not essential, concomitant of migraine and epilepsy [1]. Carroll suffered from migraines himself; it is believed that his experiences with the condition served as inspiration for the hallucination-like effects described in his work [1]. In addition, Carroll's narrative has been discussed as a description of a trip following consumption of mind-altering drugs. In one of the most famous sequences in the book, Alice changes size by biting off pieces from different sides of a mushroom. However, there is no evidence of drug use by Lewis Carroll. Alice in Wonderland syndrome results in changes in the perception of one's surroundings [6,7]. These changes include both micropsia and macropsia (everything appears reduced or enlarged), as well as altered auditory perception, altered tactile perception, an altered sense of time. The syndrome is particularly common in children. Attacks are often shorter and may also be completely painless, although accompanying symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light and sound is more pronounced. Neurological deficits may occur so that the affected child begins to hallucinate. He or she perceives his or her body as larger or smaller and/or begins to see "fantastic images“. The changes in perception can severely affect affected individuals, causing them to become disoriented and "unable to find their way around." In extreme cases, falls and other accidents may occur. The perceptual disturbances can lead to Alice in Wonderland syndrome being confused with other mental disorders or misinterpreted as "craziness". The primary focus is the treatment of the underlying condition, such as symptomatic treatment of migraine. Recent publications shed light on sexual abuse in childhood as the origin of AIWS-like visual disturbances [4,5].

P–505 The right age to tell? The insufficiency of the age criteria for characterizing the experience of French donor conceived families in disclosing to their offspring

2021 ◽  
Vol 36 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
A Martin ◽  
S Carez ◽  
C Metzler-Guillemain ◽  
A Martial
Keyword(s):  
Social Context ◽  
Interest Groups ◽  
Information Sharing ◽  
Family Context ◽  
Heterosexual Couples ◽  
Older Parents ◽  
Donor Conception ◽  
Children's Book ◽  
The Family ◽  
The Right

Abstract Study question Is age a key criteria for characterizing the experience of families in telling donor offspring about the facts of their conception? Summary answer The study shows that, although donor offspring’s age at the time of disclosure has an impact, it is insufficient to describe these families’ experiences What is known already Secrecy was the norm for decades in donor conception, but “openness” has now become the new core value for institutions, professionals and interest groups. Accordingly, in recent years information-sharing practices have shifted in donor conceived families, but a proportion of parents, especially heterosexual couples, still appear to not inform their children about their being donor conceived. Disclosure recommendations seem difficult to apply in practice. A recurring question is: when should children be told? Age is presented as a key criteria: the younger the children are when their conception story is shared, the less of a problem it would create. Study design, size, duration The qualitative social science study includes two sets of semi-directive interviews conducted with 20 French sperm donor conceived adults (April-Dec. 2019) and 22 French parents by sperm, egg or double donation (Feb.-Oct. 2020). Calls for interviews aimed at donor conceived adults and parents by donation were shared on the Internet, in the media (press, radio, television) and through interest groups (PMAnonyme, BAMP!, MAIA) in France. The contact initiative was left to potential participants. Participants/materials, setting, methods Donor conceived participants include 17 women and 3 men conceived 1960–2000 through anonymous sperm donation in heteroparental families. The parent participants include 20 families (20 mothers, 2 fathers) who used donor conception—mainly anonymous (19)—in France, Spain and the Czech Republic starting in the 1980s. 17 conceived as heteroparental couples, 2 as solo-mothers-by-choice and 1 as a same-sex couple. 17 have already informed their offspring of the facts of their conception. Main results and the role of chance The participants’ experiences of disclosure appear to be bound to their historical and social context, especially regarding the prevailing norms on secrecy. Older parents mention having been advised by clinic professionals to keep the facts of their conception from their child(ren). Some also feared the stigma related to infertility. In contrast, some younger donor conceived participants recall the use of a children’s book while being told of their conception as toddlers. Beyond age, the larger context thus affects information-sharing practices. Furthermore, experiences of disclosure are impacted by the family context and history. Some are embedded within larger events such as divorces or the death of a family member. The story of the donation may be linked to narratives of diseases (such as cancer) or traumatic events (such as the loss of a fetus in utero) that may prevail over donor conception or make it untellable. Age proves to be an insufficient criteria to qualify these experiences, all the more so since “disclosure” sometimes unfolds in several steps. Some parents have first talked about their fertility issues without mentioning the use of a donor. Behind the prevailing norm of “openness”, difficulties in actually disclosing are confirmed. Limitations, reasons for caution Being qualitative, the study only includes a small number of participants without claiming exhaustivity nor representativity. It imperfectly reports on the view of those who do not disclose, as all participants question the principle of secrecy, many being members of interest groups defending openness. Wider implications of the findings: Our results complement existing studies that emphasize the weight of age in donor conceived families’ experience regarding disclosure. Age alone cannot describe information-sharing practices that are embedded within their historical and social context as well as the family context and history. Results thus inform familial difficulties related to disclosure. Trial registration number Not applicable

Analysis of Latino award winning children’s literature

2017 ◽  
Vol 38 (5) ◽  
pp. 507-522 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeff Gomm ◽  
Melissa Allen Heath ◽  
Pat Mora
Keyword(s):  
Children's Literature ◽  
Mental Health Professionals ◽  
Children’S Literature ◽  
Latino Children ◽  
Emotional Needs ◽  
Cultural Groups ◽  
Social Emotional ◽  
Children's Book ◽  
Children's Picture Books ◽  
Award Winning

In this article, we offer information about the specific challenges US Latino immigrant children face. We then determine which of these challenges are included in 72 award winning children’s picture books, specifically created for and/or about Latino children. Our analysis offers information to assist school-based mental health professionals, children’s librarians, educators, and parents in prescriptively selecting books that align with Latino children’s social emotional needs. Additionally, we analysed each book’s proportion of Spanish/English text and described the book’s targeted age level and Horn Book Guide rating. From our perspective, books containing colorful illustrations that include Latino children, realistic situations, familiar Spanish words and phrases, and true-to-life characters help Latino children engage and identify with these stories. Children’s book author Pat Mora also explains her perceptions of quality children’s literature. Although this article is specific to Latino children’s literature, implications are offered that generalize to other ethnic and cultural groups that are typically underrepresented in children’s literature.

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