PictureBookPedia

This page of my blog is all about picture books.

If you would like to learn more about writing chapter books, please visit my other blog page—ChapterBookPedia
On the Craft page, I write summaries of the books I read about the craft of writing.

Picture Book Types

Fiction

What is Narrative Structure? link
The wrong term about Narrative Structure link
- Analysis example of 3 picture books link
What converts the first line into the hook?
Three-act Structure:
- Act I (Begining): inciting event, Key Event & Plot Point 1 link, Story Question
- Act II (Middle): Middle with positive Character Arc
- Act III (End): Climax and Resolution
In Medias Res

Character types
- Adult character in picture books (coming soon)
- Ensemble cast link
Character Arc:
- What is a Character Arc? link
- Dynamic Arc
  - Positive-change Arc & Negative-change Arc link
  - Flat-arc Character link

Narrative Devices: Chronological narrative, Reverse chronological narrative, Epistolary (letter & Diary) link
Theme & Thematic Statement
Narrator
- What is the Narrator? link
- Inanimate Narrator in picture books link
Literary techniques in picture books
Point Of View (POV):
- definition and basics
- POV types in picture books
Social & Emotional Learning (SEL)
- Basic definitions link
- Self-awareness link
- Self-management link
- Social awareness link
- Relationship skills link

Starting November 15, 2025