The end?

Are children's picture books being killed off by plug-in media - and what implications would this have for their learning? Annette Rawstrone hears from the experts Can you imagine a childhood without picture books? No time spent cuddled up with a parent or carer, listening to a story and exploring the images.? It certainly draws a sad picture. National charity Booktrust posed the question, 'Are picture books at risk?' at a seminar last month, sparked by signs that the industry is suffering. The Bookseller, the trade bible for the publishing industry, reported declining sales in picture books in...