Tell me about really special children's picture books... - Page 2

[Keeta]

Originally Posted by Traci mom23boys

The Quiltmaker's Gift- Jeff Brumbeau

Get this book! Meaningful & gorgeous, you will treasure it!


~Traci

:

Also, Frederick by Leo Lionni is awesome! We also like his Alexander and the Wind-Up Mouse, but Frederick is more magical to me.

[aprons_and_acorns]

Originally Posted by Keeta

:

Also, Frederick by Leo Lionni is awesome! We also like his Alexander and the Wind-Up Mouse, but Frederick is more magical to me.

We love Frederick too

[sunanthem]

Snugglepot and Cuddlepie by May Gibbs
Whoever You Are by Mem Fox
Dream Feather by Viento Stan-Padilla

[mamatoablessing]

The First Forest by John Giles and Tom Heflin

In My Heart by Molly Bang



I just LOVE these two books and so do my kids!

[Melis]

Charlotte Mason

Hello

I'm not certain how many books you will find with beautiful illustrations, but you may want to check out some of the Charlotte Mason (CM) websites (like Ambleside and Simply Charlotte Mason) for wonderful, classical titles. Their homeschooling support boards often have threads about books that will keep boys interest.

http://www.amblesideonline.org/curriculum.shtml#years

http://simplycharlottemason.com/plan.../eyreadalouds/

Happy Reading!

[DaughterOfKali]

These days, I won't buy picture books unless the illustrations are fabulous.
Which is why I got into my line of work. It's all at my fingertips.

[Pinoikoi]

We have one I think it is called "good dog Carl." Although I am never quite certain WHY a mother would leave her child to be babysat by a dog (and it has really bothered me before), my kids LOVE the book.. the baby gets out and about and the dog faithfully follows, keeping him from harm's way the whole time.. (he even cleans the baby at one point). http://www.amazon.com/Good-Dog-Carl-...y/dp/068981771

We also have one based off the tv series "Bear and the Big Blue House"? Is that right? Anyway, it is a walkthrough of his house and kids point out all the items, tub, couch, etc. My delayed talker loved this book, because he could recognize and name so many things.

[vbactivist]

subbing

[Aubergine68]

Two that come immediately to mind as perennial favorites in my home that you might not know:

A Chair for my Mother by Vera B. Williams

The Three Little Wolves and the Big Bad Pig by Eugene Trivizas

My "can't make it through without crying" book is I Promise I'll Find You by Heather Patricia Ward. The theme is missing children and how if the child were ever lost, the mother would never stop searching until she found the child. Although the subject is very serious, it is actually kind of fun for kids because the little child with the red shirt is "hidden" on every page and you have to hunt for that kid along with the mother.

[Verity]

Kitten's First Full Moon by Kevin Henkes;

Mama Cat Has Three Kittens by Denise Fleming;

No, No Titus by Claire Masurel, illustrated by Shari Halpern; and

Who Was Born This Special Day? by Eve Bunting, illustrated by Leonid Gore. It's a Christmas book, so it wouldn't might not work for your family, but the illustrations are breathtaking.

[traceface]

A Good Place To Hide by Louis Slobodkin. I'm not sure if it's in print, I found my copy used. It's so simple and satisfying and just good in every way.

Gordimer Byrd by Robert Weinstock. You've got to read this one, really interesting and fun, on a topic not usually written about in children's books - the impulse to make art

[rainbringer]

In a Nutshell and Dandelion Seed by Joseph Anthony - beautiful pictures and stories about the cycle of life

[cheery]

Originally Posted by Daffodil

Maggie and the Pirate - Ezra Jack Keats

I *love* this and nearly everything else by EJ Keats. Esp Letter to Amy.

I also like Denise Fleming - pictures and text.

I only like the first Madeline story - both art and stories are lovely.

Another interesting book I came across recently was "Big Plans"

In Board Books, I liked the art in Only One Ollie, all the Byron Barton books, and also the Tom & Pippo series.

[mom2snugbugs]

Flotsam by David Wiesner

http://www.amazon.com/Flotsam-Caldec.../dp/0618194576

My son got it for his second birthday, and i LOVE LOVE LOVE it. No words, all pics. Its awesome :::

[thyme]

On the Day You Were Born by Debra Frasier is one of the most beautiful books ever.

[KristyDi]

I love the artwork in Cendrillion and Smokey Mountain Rose. Both are versions of Cinderella. Both written in dialect. Cendrillion is Caribbean and Smokey Mountain Rose is Appalachian. They're really fun to read aloud because of the dialects.

They were both really popular with the 4th graders in my classes.

[cheery]

just remembered another special one: The Biggest Soap. Engaging story and gorgeous art.

[DaughterOfKali]

The Boy Who Grew Flowers (quirky, fun, and subtly teaches to accept differences. Great illustrations.)
Tear Thief (stunning illustration)
One City, Two Brothers (beautiful story)
The Genius of Leonardo (well written)
Classic Poems (love the illustrations!)
Gigantic Turnip (teaches, in a fun way, to work together. Fun illustrations. Comes w/cd)
Arthur of Albion (great for adults, too. Stunning artwork.)
The Faeries Gift
Earth Tales

All of the above are on my website. I love so many more. Too many to list!

Other books:

Grandfather Twilight (beautiful illustrations; gentle story. Great for bedtime)
When the Root Children Wake Up