| 英文摘要 |
This study investigated the attention preferences and narrative abilities of 3- to 4-year-old children when reading the wordless picture books The Lion and the Mouse and The Umbrella. The research was conducted in guided settings through interactive storytelling and involved three children from a preschool in central Taiwan (pseudonym). A mixed-methods design was adopted, with qualitative analysis as the primary approach supplemented by quantitative measures. The findings indicated that the children attended closely to visual details such as facial expressions, actions, and environmental objects, yet required adult guidance to comprehend the overall storyline. When describing objects, they frequently used demonstrative pronouns (e.g.,“this,”“that”) or incorrect vocabulary. The children demonstrated an emerging understanding of image sequencing and causal relationships but showed limited awareness of plot transitions. Bright colors, contrasting shapes, and familiar elements were found to be especially effective in capturing their attention. Language development and prior experiences played a significant role in shaping their narrative abilities, with familiarity with the story contributing to greater coherence in retelling. Furthermore, colorful and animal-themed picture books appeared to better support storytelling performance. However, the children exhibited weaker abilities in describing key narrative components, particularly“attempts,”“direct consequences,”and“reactions.” |