Abstract
THE VALUE OF LOVE OF NATURE AND ANIMALS IN BEHİÇ AK'S STORIES
Behiç Ak is one of the most well-known and read authors of our children's literature. His books are in print and thousands of children reach readers. Children read Behiç Ak's story books, fondly, having fun and learning. Therefore, it is very important to examine Behiç Ak's story books. The value of love is the most fundamental value of our life. It is the most important duty of all of us, especially parents, to give our children the value of love from birth. Love of nature and animals are among the most important values expected to be possessed by today's people. For this reason, the processing of nature and animal love in children's books will play an important role in children's acquisition of these values. In this study, Behiç Ak's love for nature and animals in his story books was examined. In the study, scanning model, one of the descriptive research methods, and the document analysis technique, one of the qualitative research methods, were used. The study objects of the research consist of Behiç Ak's 12 story books published. As a result of the investigations carried out, it has been determined that the love of nature and animals are included in the stories of Behiç Ak in a way that ensures children have this value.
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