Date of Award
2025-12-01
Degree Name
Master of Fine Arts
Department
Creative Writing
Advisor(s)
Andrea Cote Botero
Abstract
The Value of Animal Protagonists for Young Readers in Children’s Literature. This series is about my rescue cat and dog, Popcorn and Zelda, who are brought together at different ages and stages of their life. Witnessing their sweet interaction, mischievous playfulness, and close bond, I am immediately provided the inspiration for the early reader series of my thesis, The Misadventures of Popcorn and Zelda. My animals offer a constant stream of entertainment in watching how they interact with not only one another, but with me, as well. Oftentimes, Popcorn and Zelda’s behavior mirrors how I think a person would act in certain circumstances. The expressive looks on their faces make it seem like they are truly speaking. I am fascinated by this interplay and it has me pondering the function that animals play in children’s literature, and the value animals may hold for young readers.
Language
en
Provenance
Received from ProQuest
Copyright Date
2025-12
File Size
91 p.
File Format
application/pdf
Rights Holder
Lori Lynne Kullberg
Recommended Citation
Kullberg, Lori Lynne, "The Misadventures of Popcorn and Zelda" (2025). Open Access Theses & Dissertations. 4564.
https://scholarworks.utep.edu/open_etd/4564