Mümine Yıldız’ın Resimli Çocuk Kitaplarının Çocuk Edebiyatına Uygunluk ve Eğitsel Özellikler Açısından İncelenmesi

In early childhood, the selection of children's books should align with children's age and developmental characteristics, developmental domains (physical, cognitive, linguistic, social, and emotional), as well as their interests and preferences. For preschool children, books should possess external structural features (such as size, paper quality, cover/binding, page layout, typography, and illustrations) and internal structural elements (such as theme, plot, structure, messages, characters, and linguistic and narrative style) that support their developmental characteristics. The aim of this study is to evaluate the picture books of Mümine Yıldız an author known for works suitable for early childhood namely (Sakız Hanım’ın Eteği, Güneş Anne ve Çiçek Kız, and Kiraz Çekirdeği), in terms of their external and internal structural features, educational principles, and suitability to children’s developmental characteristics. This research is qualitative in nature and utilizes the document analysis method. The data from the books were examined and analyzed through descriptive analysis. Mümine Yıldız has written her picture books in accordance with the principle of child-centeredness. The messages conveyed in the books are designed to foster children's imagination and creativity. These books, which make the learning process more enjoyable and engaging for children, support early literacy skills, convey cultural values, and succeed in educating while entertaining. The language used in the books is simple and fluent, appropriate for the cognitive level of children, which facilitates their engagement with the story and increases their interest in books. Furthermore, the illustrations featuring character and setting depictions enhance children's imagination while making the text more meaningful. In terms of selecting appropriate books for children, Mümine Yıldız’s works serve as exemplary models. A detailed examination of her books in terms of their suitability for children's literature reveals that these works are capable of instilling a love for reading and fostering a culture of reading in children.