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One of the most acute urban problems is the emergence of psychiatric problems in the community, caused by the acceleration of daily routine. Some of these psychiatric problems are not only suffered by adults who live the lives of modern society, but also affect children. These children generally have a problem called B.L.A.S.T. (Bored, Lonely, Angry-Afraid, Sad, Tired). To overcome this problem, there are indeed a number of ways, including reading. Since 1802, Benjamin Rush, the father of United States psychiatry, recommends reading as part of therapy for patients with mental disorders. For children, this also applies, by adding more illustrations. This study analyzed three illustrated books that were considered widely read by children in Indonesia from ages 7-13 years. The visual analysis of the illustrations was then examined by Roland Barthess semiotic approach, to get conclusions about what visualization would have a positive impact on psychiatric therapy for children.