Animals in children's literature 1

2 Novembro 2021, 18:30 Gaile Parkin

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The tradition and functions of anthropomorphising in children’s literature. Academic research into the effects of animals vs people in children’s stories. Group discussion on the characters of Wilbur (from Charlotte’s Web) and Piglet (from The House at Pooh Corner); Paddington and Pooh; and Peter Rabbit and the velveteen rabbit. Life lessons we can learn from The Velveteen Rabbit.