Please note, for the links to work you need to click on the title of the book to be taken to the full post. Thanks Tarnya
"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
Board books
Commotion in the Ocean
We read this book over and over again until we had the poems memorised. The picture links to the board book version. »
Caps for Sale By Esphyr Slobodkina
Caps for Sale by Esphyr Slobodkina ” Caps for sale, 50c a cap!” As you can guess this is an old book, you certainly can’t buy a cap for 50c and I have not seen a peddler! It was published in 1938. But it is certainly worth including in your children’s library. “This easy-to-read story about a... »
I Spy Little Animals
A smaller board book version of the “I Spy” series, these are a wonderful way to introduce the delight of books to small children. My daughter, 18 months old, loves them. The beauty is that they will last at least a couple of years for the three year and four year old will enjoy... »
Giant Jam Sandwich, The story and pictures by John Vernon Lord with verses by Janet Burroway.
The Giant Jam Sandwich is also available as a board book. This is one of our all time favourite books and so it my first post:-) The verse is delightful, the illustrations a sweet treat. The Giant Jam Sandwich is a great read for parents and children and that is why is works so well. I... »