A Multi-modal Interactive Picture Book for Chinese Left-Behind Children: A Case Study Based on Dear Ducklings

In this poster, we designed and developed Dear Ducklings, a multi-modal interactive picture book for Chinese left-behind children, set in the animal world, where the children take on the role of a visitor accompanied by a virtual tutor to follow the adventures of a group of ducklings. In the picture book, children can interact with characters, watch science videos, and share learning output with their parents. The picture book provides multi-modal interaction, enabling children to gain diverse knowledge and communicate with their parents. We conducted a pilot study (n = 12), and the results showed that the book had a positive impact on reducing loneliness and expanding children’s learning perspectives. In the future, we will develop more series of books for children left behind to empower the childhood lives of left-behind children.