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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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Where the Wild Things Are By Maurice Sendak
I think all children know what it is to be a wild thing! But like the child in the book they decide that they really do want to come home. A delightful picture to read and perhaps discuss conflict between child and parent in a time of peace. We love to roar the terrible... »
Never Take a Shark to the Dentist By Judi Barrett
Judi has a delightful sense of humour that appeals to adults and children. This means I am happy to read her books aloud many, many times. We have enjoyed this book by Judi Barrett as well as Animals Should Definitely Not Wear Clothing, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, Animals Should Definitely Not Act... »