Editing Picture book (section)

==Technology and children's books==

With the rapid technological changes, children have more options in the reading format. Print books are no longer the only choice; many are now available in digital versions. The usage of digital devices is increasing in the home and the school setting. Comparing digital and traditional printed books has become a popular topic. The University of California has conducted a study and revealed the differences in book format and how they impact children's learning.<ref>{{cite journal |last1=Reich |first1=Stephanie M |last2=Yau |first2=Joanna C |last3=Xu |first3=Ying |last4=Muskat |first4=Tallin |last5=Uvalle |first5=Jessica |last6=Cannata |first6=Daniela |title=Digital or Print? A Comparison of Preschoolers' Comprehension, Vocabulary, and Engagement from a Print Book and an e-Book. |journal=SAGE Publications |date=2019 |pages=16}}</ref> 

Children who participated in this study were randomly assigned to read the same book in different formats: eBook or Print book. Reading experiences and outcomes were then accessed. The study found that children are more visually sustained with eBooks but less likely to recall the story sequence. However, there were no differences in behavioural engagement. There is a slight difference in remembering the story. Children remember the story a lot more when a person reads it than on a tablet.<ref>{{cite journal |last1=Reich |first1=Stephanie M |last2=Yau |first2=Joanna C |last3=Xu |first3=Ying |last4=Muskat |first4=Tallin |last5=Uvalle |first5=Jessica |last6=Cannata |first6=Daniela |title=Digital or Print? A Comparison of Preschoolers' Comprehension, Vocabulary, and Engagement from a Print Book and an e-Book. |journal=SAGE Publications |date=2019 |pages=16}}</ref> In conclusion of this study, children have equally attentive, vocal, and emotional engagement on both platforms. They remember more about the story sequence when reading a print book. Comparably, children talk about the device more when reading on a tablet, regardless of previous experience with digital reading. 

This study shows some differences when children read on a different platforms. However, the format differences do not heavily impact children's reading experience when the contents are the same.