Examination of Koray Avcı Çakman's "Interesting Countries Series" in terms of vocabulary

In addition to the words used in a language, vocabulary also includes words and word groups such as proverbs, idioms, terms, phrases, foreign words, stereotypes. The foundation of vocabulary begins in childhood. Childhood period generally includes a period in which development, especially language development, is rapid. Works written in accordance with the age and developmental levels of children can be considered within the scope of children's literature. In this process, the quality works that the child reads and listens to affect the development of vocabulary and enrich the vocabulary. Therefore, the works read in childhood should appeal to the child's world, especially in terms of vocabulary. The aim of this study is to analyze Koray Avcı Çakman's "Interesting Countries Series", which includes the works titled "Advin in the Sahara Desert, Advin in the Land of Silverback Gorillas, Advin in the Amazon", in terms of vocabulary. This study was conducted with qualitative research design and document analysis method. In the document analysis, information about the vocabulary and the elements that make up the vocabulary was given in the light of the information compiled from various sources, then the elements of the vocabulary in the works that constitute the basis of the study were determined and evaluated according to the classification in Doğan Aksan's "Turkish Dictionary". As a result of the study, 5545 foreign words, 801 idioms, 573 stereotypes, 362 doublings, 30 terms and 1 proverb were identified. Stereotypes and translated words were not detected. The analyzed works in terms of vocabulary