A Study of the Characters, Settings, and Storytelling Through Illustrations in Fiction Books for Children Winning an Award of Excellence from the Office of the Basic Education Commission from 2017 to 2022 DOI:

Abstract

         This research study employs a qualitative research method to explore: 1) the development of the characters, 2) the scenes, and 3) the styles of storytelling through illustrations in the fiction books for children winning an award of excellence from the Office of the Basic Education from 2017 to 2022. The research findings are as follows. In terms of developing the characters, this research study finds three types of characters. The most frequently found characters are realistic, personified, and surrealistic characters. In terms of setting the scene, this research study finds three types of scenes. The most frequently found settings are the settings that are realistic, narrative, and descriptive of the characters. In terms of telling stories through illustrations, this research study finds four styles of storytelling through illustrations. This research study finds that the illustrations narrate the story; feature the story; accompany the story side by side, and function more than telling the story. In summary, the research findings show that the authors of the books aim to simplify the stories by developing realistic characters and scenes, which readers could experience in real life. Furthermore, the research findings show that the authors illustrate the books to generate attraction and comprehension and help children to fancy and develop their broad visions.