SOUND SYMBOLISM IN CHILDREN'S LITERATURE

Discover the fascinating world of sounds in children's literature! This publication is a true journey through the linguistic nuances that bring bird voices to life in stories for the youngest readers. Immerse yourself in an interdisciplinary view of how human speech sounds reflect the beauty of nature and enrich children's imaginations.

• Comparative analysis in four languages: Polish, Russian, English, and Spanish
• Interdisciplinary approach combining linguistics, culture, biology, and psycholinguistics
• Detailed discussion of theories of language origin and the development of children's speech
• Examination of the significance of the acoustic dimension of children's literature
• Analysis of the phenomenon of sound symbolism and onomatopoeia
• Comparison of methods for representing bird voices in different cultures
• Problems of translation, with particular emphasis on Julian Tuwim's "Bird Radio"

The book "Sound Symbolism in Polish, Russian, English, and Spanish Children's Literature" by Izabela Dłużyk is a unique study that combines elements of linguistics, cultural studies, biology, and psycholinguistics. The author analyzes how children's writers around the world use human speech sounds to mimic bird voices, creating rich and suggestive sound images. This work is based on a wide range of sources and research, offering the reader a comprehensive look at this fascinating subject.

This publication is particularly valuable for students of philology, linguists, educators, and anyone interested in children's literature and its impact on the linguistic and cognitive development of children. Thanks to the comparative analysis in four languages, this book allows you to understand how different cultures approach the issue of imitating natural sounds in children's literature. It is also an excellent source of knowledge for translators of children's literature who must face the challenge of conveying subtle sound nuances in another language.

The University of Gdańsk Publishing House, known for its high-quality scientific publications, offers readers another valuable item. The book, bound in a soft cover, has 272 pages and was published in 2025. The 170x238 mm format makes it comfortable to read and store. It is an ideal choice for anyone who wants to explore the secrets of language and children's literature.