That was an amazing opportunity for me! Children were engaging with me very well and they were very keen to fill User Testing Questionnaires by answering 16 questions.
After that that we also had a brief chat about my book design! They loved it! They even would love to buy the book when it comes out. I have rewarded children with badges and sweets.
Additionally to that I have asked my 2 nephews about my book also.
And here are the results of 16 questions: first 8 questions were relating to pages 1, 2, 3 and 4:
1. Do you like the look of these pages?
100% - all children liked it,
OUTCOME - 100% POSITIVE
2. Do you like the colours?
20 children liked the colours,
2 children said they don't like the white and 1 child said he likes the red.
1 child did not answer
OUTCOME: MAJORITY of THE CHILDREN 98% LIKE THE COLOURS
3. Which colour don't you like?
11 children liked all the colours
3 children said they don't like the brown mushroom in gnomes hand, and 3 children didn't like the brown
1 child said he does not like the green colour
4 children said they don't like the white
1 child said he does not like black
2 children did not answer this question
4. Do you like the letters?
21 children liked the letters and all were able to read the rhymes, and one commented that she likes the mixture of fonts!
1 child did not liked the letters
1 child said that the letters stand out because they are black and bold
1 child did not answer
OUTCOME: MAJORITY OF THE CHILDREN 98% LIKE IT
5. Which picture do you like the most?
2 children did not answer the question
7 children liked the real image of a toadstool and one said he likes real pictures because he likes the nature!
10 children liked the real image of Chanterelles
2 children said they liked all of them
1 liked the owl
2 children said they like the gnome
2 children liked the maze
therefore the majority of children did like the real depiction of mushrooms.
6. Do you like the rhymes?
23 children liked the rhymes
1 said there should be more information about mushrooms
OUTCOME:100% CHILDREN LIKE THE RHYMES
7. What don't you like on these pages?
1 child commented that the trees by the maze should be real trees not cartoon like
1 child did not like the white spots on the toadstool
3 child did not comment
18 children liked the pages
OVERALL MAJORITY OF THE CHILDREN LIKE EVERYTHING.
8. What would you change?
19 children answered THEY WOULD CHANGE NOTHING
1 child said he would mark finish line ( I believe he meant the maze)
2 child said she would change some of the rhyming words - more info about mushrooms
2 children did not answer
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Next 8 questions were related to the book cover1. Do you like the book title?
20 children liked the title
2 children said they don't not like the title
2 children did not answer the question
OUTCOME - MAJORITY OF THE CHILDREN 98% LIKE IT
2. Why?
4 children gave no answer
2 said because you find out about the mushroom, and 1 child added she likes mushrooms
3 children commented to make the title shorter
2 children said because it is a hunt
2 children said because it is in a speech bubble
1 child said because she likes the picture
1 child said because it is colourful
1 child said because it is bright
1 child said because it id good
1 child did not understand the question
4 children said just because I like it
2 children said it is funny
3. Do you like the letters?
21 children answered YES they do.
1 child did not answer
2 children did not like it, and one of them commented because they are all the same
4. Do you like the colours?
1 child did not answer
1 child's answer is not clear
19 children said they like the colours, and one of them said she thinks is colourful
2 children said to make them a bit lighter
1 child said to make the cover more colourful
5.What do you think about the owl?
3 child did not answer
1 child said it is good because it speaks
1 child said to make the owl's mouth open - like he is talking
1 child said that the background is too dark
2 children said it is too dark
1 child thinks the owl is wise and likes it
1 child thinks the owl is freaky
1 child said the owl is cool
1 child thinks the owl's face is funny
12 children liked the owl, they think is very good, ok, brilliant
OUTCOME - MAJORITY OF THE CHILDREN LIKE IT, BUT I WILL DO FEW CHANGES
6. Do you like the gnome and the mushroom?
3 children did not give answers
18 children liked them
1 child said:maybe
1 child said to make them bigger
1 child said to put the mushroom next to gnome
7.What would you change?
1 child did not answer
4 children said to add more information
1 child would change the letters
3 children said they would put the owl on the tree or in the window
1 child would make all bigger
2 children would change the letters
10 children would change nothing
1 child would add more pages
8.Do you like the size of the book?
4 children did not answer
16 children liked the size of the book and one of them also commented that it is the right size for a book shelf
4 children said the book is too small
The teacher and the teachers assistant commented that the have not seen square book and it is a good idea.
