Literatura como arte: el impacto de los libros álbum y la creación estética en la socialización infantil

Abstract

Children’s literature, when understood as a form of art—particularly through picturebooks and aesthetic creation—plays a vital role in early childhood socialization. From a qualitative hermeneutic perspective, it is shown how these artistic expressions create meaningful spaces for communication, interaction, and relationship-building among peers and adults. Picturebooks, with their rich visual and narrative elements, spark curiosity, encourage critical thinking, and promote dialogue, allowing children to interpret the world from multiple perspectives and express emotions freely. Likewise, artistic creation activities offer opportunities to develop sensitivity, collaboration, autonomy, and imagination, reinforcing social interaction in a respectful and empathetic environment.The analysis of these experiences reveals that literature and art not only enhance language and creativity but also serve as a means for children to recognize themselves as active members of a community. Thus, the pedagogical use of picturebooks and aesthetic activities in the classroom becomes a powerful tool to support integral development, emotional growth, and the strengthening of social bonds from early childhood.