& citizenship. Furthermore, the author provides an introduction to the theoretical fields of picturebook research. There are chapters on aesthetic methods and magic & play as well as on the relationship between pictures and words. The book presents a wide selection of picturebooks along with practical teaching ideas. Picturebooks in the classroom can serve as a rich source of inspiration for both students and teachers in their studies and work. Hilde Tørnby is associate professor at Oslo Metropolitan University.