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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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Beatrix Potter – the Complete Tales By Beatrix Potter
“Peter gave himself up for lost, and shed big tears; but his sobs were overheard by some friendly sparrows, who flew to him in great excitement, and implored him to exert himself.” When I read Beatrix Potter I am surprised by the rich vocabulary. My children love them and the young ones do not find the... »
The Story of Dr. Dolittle by Hugh Lofting
Dr. John Dolittle featured first in the illustrated letters from a father enduring the horrific trenches of WW1 to his children. I have enjoyed reading aloud many of the books, there are little jokes throughout that often only the parent will get. I am just finishing reading Gub-Gub’s Book, An Encyclopaedia of Food (1932),... »
Just How Long Can a Long String Be?! By Keith Baker
I was delighted to find a new book and author we have not read before that we really liked. Keith Baker has written and illustrated thirteen picture books, this is the first that we have read. We are planning to explore his other books. “Just how long can a long string?!” be is... »
Along Came a Dog by Meindert De Jong
Along Came a Dog De Jong writes quiet books that spend time observing everyday events. They often involve farm and rural life but also gentle observation of the human spirit. Some children may find her books “boring” . But some of my children especially one animal loving boy loves them. I love to suggle on... »