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(Final implications.) The present analysis, in light of past research, seems to justify these implications:

1. Light and dark colors, as well as the recognized bright colors, may be used effectively in books for young children.
2. More photographs may be used effectively in books for young children.
3. Various styles of drawing should be available in books for young children. Fanciful elements may be of more interest than currently assumed.
4. More research of children's illustration preferences is needed to confirm the conclusion of this and other studies.
5. Further research of young children's preferences is advisable from a methodological viewpoint, especially in relation to the bias for the right.
6. Preferences should be re-evaluated from time to time.