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"The picture book is a peculiar art form that thrives on genius, intuition, daring and a meticulous attention to its history and its various, complex components. The picture book is a picture puzzle, badly misunderstood by critics and condescended to by far too many as merely a trifle for "the kiddies." Children are routinely patronized and thus so are we who spend our creative lives entertaining them and nourishing their spirit" Maurice Sendak
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Who Sank the Boat by Pamela Allen
We were introduced to Pamela Allen’s books with Who Sank the Boat which was memorised by my first son:-) She has remained a family favourite. This week we found a new one The Toymaker and the Bird, I appreciated the truthful ending not often found in children’s books. We have particularly loved Mr McGee Goes to... »
Weapons by Edwin Tunis
Books along a similar vein to David Macaulay’s Pyramid: Brilliant for late readers because they can learn so much from the illustrations. We loved Oars, Sails and Steam: A picture books of ships as well as Frontier Living, Wheels and Indians. We are looking forward to exploring more of his work. A child could spend a... »
Pyramid and others by David Macaulay
This book shows in rich detail how the pyramids were built ( just by slave power, there were no cranes etc!) This books and others by David Macaulay have been particularly wonderful for my later reader son. We have enjoyed Cathedral, Mill, and City. Here is the link for the books at the NZ National Library Here is... »
One Grain of Rice: A Mathematical Folktale By DEMI
” A reward of one grain of rice doubles day by day into millions of grains of rice when selfish raja is outwitted by a clever village girl.” This beautifully illustrated book, gives an opportunity to learn a little Indian culture and artwork (perhaps take the time to locate India on your world map)... »