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Narrative Review | Arts and Humanities | Volume 15 Issue 3, March 2026 | Pages: 1067 - 1069 | Greece
The Illustrated Children's Book as a Multimodal Text: A Semiotic Approach to Image Reading and Visual Literacy
Abstract: This study examines illustrated children's books as multimodal narratives through a semiotic framework to clarify their role in the development of visual literacy. Drawing on theoretical perspectives from semiotics and multimodal literacy research, the paper analyzes how visual elements function as narrative signs that shape meaning construction. It further explores the pedagogical potential of integrating creative writing activities to enhance interpretative engagement with visual texts. The analysis highlights that structured image interpretation facilitates the development of critical reading skills, interpretative awareness, and creative expression in educational contexts. The study contributes to ongoing discussions on multimodal literacy by emphasizing the educational significance of visual narrative analysis in contemporary learning environments.
Keywords: illustrated children's books, visual literacy, multimodal literacy, semiotics, creative writing
How to Cite?: Sofia Tsatsou-Nikolouli, "The Illustrated Children's Book as a Multimodal Text: A Semiotic Approach to Image Reading and Visual Literacy", Volume 15 Issue 3, March 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1067-1069, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR26315205218, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR26315205218