WORLDCAT 

WorldCat is a database that lets you search collections at many libraries at once, which allows you to find the books you are looking for at nearby library branches. This database holds books, ebooks, articles, CDs, and DVDs, and has an advanced search option, meaning you can locate exact titles more easily. Some articles may need a login for access.

Key words and phrases to search: “picture books”, “children’s books”, “children’s picture books” and “juvenile books”

Here is an article I found using the search term “children’s picture books” and changing the format so that it would show only articles:

What is the learning potential of children’s picture books? A content analysis of one type of naturalistic input.
You might find this article interesting as it examines the relationship between picture books and cognitive development in children. It shows the impact that reading to your child or student can have on their learning potential.

Nyhout, A., & Cheung, P. (2014). What is the learning potential of children’s picture books? A content analysis of one type of naturalistic input. Proceedings of the Annual Meeting of the Cognitive Science Society, 36. https://escholarship.org/uc/item/62g1380z

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INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN’S DIGITAL LIBRARY

The International Children’s Digital Library Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation that aims to provide children with books from around the world to help them engage in culture understanding. This database has a simple and advanced search which allows you to easily locate the appropriate book. You can also choose books by age, type and location so that you can easily search and discover children’s books from many cultures all over the world.

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EARLY CHILDHOOD RESOURCE HUB

The Early Childhood Resource Hub is an amazing resource for childhood educators. The hub contains frameworks, articles, websites and videos to support educators in their practice.

Key words to search: “children’s books”, “reading”.

Here is a recommended article that can be found in this database that may be useful for you:

Reading with Preschoolers
This article explores the benefits of reading to preschoolers and why it is for their development. It also suggests tips for reading and engaging with children.

Reading with Preschoolers. (n.d). Starting Blocks. https://www.startingblocks.gov.au/at-home/reading-with-preschoolers/

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PROQUEST LITERATURE & LANGUAGE DATABASES

This is a collection of databases that allow you to search for any material related to literature and language. The databases have a basic search function if you want a broad range of materials, and advanced search function if you are looking for something very specific.

Try using these key words and phrases to find relevant sources in these databases: “children’s books”, “picture books”, “reading in early childhood”.

Here are some articles that were located in ProQuest that you might find interesting:

Notable Children’s Books of 2018
A book review by the New York Times that explores the best and mostly highly regarded children’s books of 2018.

Notable Children’s Books of 2018. (2018, Dec 02). New York Times Book Review, 32. https://ezproxy.csu.edu.au/login?url=https://www-proquest-com.ezproxy.csu.edu.au/docview/2140044112?accountid=10344

Representation of Deaf Characters in Children’s Picture Books
This is a study of 20 picture books for children age 4-8 that depict deaf characters.