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This study examines whether the humor forms found in children's picture books published within the last five years meet the cognitive needs of the preschool-age child. A review of the literature on cognitive development and the stages of humor development will shed light on what types of humor are understood and appreciated by three to seven year olds from a developmental perspective. A sample of humorous picture books was selected for analysis and coded with the types of humor present in each. The results reveal that pictures books are using developmentally appropriate types of humor, although types of humor relevant for younger or older stages of development are also found in the samples. |
