This study explores the value of postmodern picture books from the viewpoint of creativity/character education. For this purpose, 164 picture books were selected. These books were analyzed based on a creativity/character criteria to figure out whether each book contained creativity/character elements. Furthermore, 59 books that were categorized as containing creativity/character elements were analyzed qualitatively to find the values they possessed in creativity/character education. The results were then categorized as follows: “Another perspective: Wings of Sympathy and Understanding,” “Start of Exploration: Passion towards the Unknown,” “Choices and Decisions,” “Thinking outside the Box: Passing my own Limitations,” “Breaking Walls and Moving towards Reconciliation and Liberty,” and “Achieving Happiness Together.” The results indicate the potential that postmodern picture books may have on implementing creativity/character education for children. In addition, it provides a positive outlook on educating passionate and cooperative children who do not stop at other people's judgments and predetermined stereotypes.
Kim et al. (2019) studied this question.