Propuesta estética de la obra Casita, casona, casuna de Hans Behr

Abstract

This qualitative research work, aims to determine the importance of this book provides for reading promotion of school age children. In order to determine the afore-mentioned, in the first instance was defined children's literature and contemporary Ecuador youth, then their characteristics and genres, as well as a short presentation of the author Hans Behr, his biography, works and awards, are named everything in order to contextualize the work. Using the fundamentals of narratology, has been to the analysis of the work, to identify the plot, characters, scenarios, illustrations and other elements that constitute it. Within the narratológico study, took into consideration the ethical and social values that are expressed in the book, since being a book for children's readers, this aspect becomes more relevant. In order to get valid criteria and points of view of the users of this work, held a focus group consisting of professionals related to the field of language and literature, as well as a literary workshop with children.