An Analysis of Resilience in Anthony Browne’s Picture Books: Based on the Process of Frustration and Overcoming

The purpose of this study was to select picture books related to resilience in Anthony Browne's picture books and to examine how resilience appears. For this purpose, the criteria for selecting picture books related to resilience were set and selected. Thus, 7 picture books written and drawn by Anthony Brown published in Korea were examined. The results of this study are as follows. In Anthony Browne's picture books, situations that negatively affect small and soft-hearted characters arise, and the characters experience trying on their own or getting help from others to solve them. In addition, through overcoming these frustrations and hardships, the characters gained a positive perception of themselves, psychological stability, and experience of success. The contents of resilience shown in Anthony Brown's picture book convey that children can overcome hardships and adversity and solve them in various ways, with interesting writings and pictures. Through this indirect experience, it is expected that children will be able to recognize the value of resilience.