Abstract:

The purpose of this study was to determine basic humanistic values included in the illustrated story books written by Turkish authors for 3-6 years old children. The content analysis method was used for research purposes. The population was illustrated story books written by Turkish authors for 3-6 years old children. The sampling consisted of 135 illustrated story books that selected using purposive sampling procedure. Results has shown that there were values of love, sharing, friendship, happiness, kindness, helpfulness, cleanliness, respect, justice, prudence, aesthetic, empathy, tolerance, honesty, diligence, self-confidence, responsibility, courage, leadership and peace. 28.69% of the sentences were referring a value. Among these values, love, sharing, friendship, happiness, and kindness were used primarily. It has been found that values of courage, leadership and peace were used rarely. It has been suggested that besides the value of love, sharing, friendship, and happiness; courage, leadership and peace values should be included in the illustrated story books to encourage children’s personal development and self-respect.

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