Illuminating Picture Books

Ophoff argues that all good picture books, whether they be Bible story books, prayer books, Christmas books, fiction, illustrated verses or epic stories, are luminous. Like windows on a clear day, they let light in, giving the reader a brighter perception and a clearer vision, illuminating as they e...

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Published inTheology today (Ephrata, Pa.) Vol. 56; no. 4; pp. 577 - 591
Main Authors Ophoff, Jane Z., MacVey, Deborah G.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published London, England SAGE Publications 01.01.2000
Theology Today
Subjects
American literature
Bible
Bible stories
Blake, William (1757-1827)
British & Irish literature
Childrens picture books
Christian literature
English literature
Fiction
Illustrated children's books
Illustrations
Jewish literature
Light
Literature and morals
Literature, Themes, motives
Polish literature
Reading
Singer, Isaac Bashevis (1904-1991)
Middle East
Ann Arbor Michigan
United States > US
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Summary:Ophoff argues that all good picture books, whether they be Bible story books, prayer books, Christmas books, fiction, illustrated verses or epic stories, are luminous. Like windows on a clear day, they let light in, giving the reader a brighter perception and a clearer vision, illuminating as they enlighten.
ISSN:0040-5736
2044-2556
DOI:10.1177/004057360005600411