I love picture books. They are a great education tool for people of ALL ages. I use them in my University Communication classes often. The students LOVE them. REALLY, they do! I also use them to illustrate important points at the University Law School when I guest lecture. I have been invited back 4 times to guest lecture because the students love learning about negotiation, communication and relationships using children's picture books. Of course, the best audience to share picture books with is the littlest people, mostly because they are the cutest, smartest, most hilarious, wonderful (I could go on and on) humans I have ever known!
So, my purpose here is to create a forum for sharing ideas with teachers, parents, homeschoolers, kids, and anyone else interested in this topic. My promise to you is that I will always use integrity on this blog. I am here because I love these books. I will never talk about a book which I haven't read. I am not doing this for profit. I am sharing my passion with you. That is my only motivation.
To start things off, I will share with you my favorite picture book authors and my favorite picture books. This list is hard for me to compile because I have SO MANY favorites. It would be easier to write a top 100 list.
But here goes...
Favorite Authors:
10. Bill Martin Jr.
9. Eric Carle
8. David Shannon
7. Shel Silverstein
6. Kevin Henkes
5. Margaret Wise Brown
4. Doreen Cronin
3. Peggy Rathmann
2. Dr. Seuss
And
MY ULTIMATE FAVORITE AUTHOR - wait for it...
1. Mo Willems!
Favorite Books:
10. Duck on a Bike by David Shannon
9. Stellaluna by Janell Cannon
8. The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein
7. The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle
6. Goodnight, Gorilla by Peggy Rathmann
5. Click, Clack, Moo by Doreen Cornin
4. Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown
3. Officer Buckle and Gloria by Peggy Rathmann
2. Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale by Mo Willems
MY ULTIMATE FAVORITE BOOK- wait for it...
1. Don't let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! by Mo Willems
Actually, all of the Pigeon books are my favorite !!!! Love that little guy!
I would also like to spotlight a new wonderful book I just read today called:
Imagine a Day by Sarah Thomson.
So creative, so imaginative! Love the illustrations! Love the last page!! Highly recommended.
That is all for now. I am excited to keep writing and especially to keep reading!!!
My ultimate favorite author is Dr. Seuss! I could never get enough of him. I collect his books and occasionally the Kohls Cares special edition stuffed animals. My two favorite books by him are "Horton Hears a Who" and "The Lorax". Those two are my whole childhood. Love them!
ReplyDeleteWonderful choices Lexi! Thanks for commenting
DeleteThere aren't any specific picture books that stand out in my mind because I wanted to be like my sister so I would try to read her books when I was younger. I can remember my favorite author of those books was Judy Bloom. Her ability to capture the mind and perspective of a child was prime. She wrote stories kids can relate to and be entertained by. Stories can be very useful and fun if we allow them to be.
ReplyDeleteI've never read "Don't let the pigeon drive the bus." I'll check it out when I get a chance.
ReplyDeleteI love reading bed time stories to my cousins, Aliyah and Rachel, they are 9 and 6. I like to read them stories that are fun and teach good principles—especially for girls. My favorite story books are "You are Special" and Stephanie's Ponytail." I have only read a few of your top 10, I am excited to introduce the rest to my girls.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite book is The Giving Tree too! That book brings back so many memories from my childhood. I also saw that you listed Goodnight Moon and I had completely forgotten about that book until right now! I'm so excited to re read it. I feel giddy haha!
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