Picture Book Types

Narrative Structure

What is 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
- Responsible decision-making (coming soon)