My Favourite Picture Story Books
This list has grown over the years, when I remember and have time I will add to it. Remember these are just MY favourites, some reasoning behind my choices is sentimental, not really based on their literary genius, sometimes my kids just LOVED that book!! Who knows why?? But they did and still do….
1. Where the Wild Things Are…Maurice Sendak’s classic children’s story , this would have to be a trip from my past….ohhhh there is gonna be a movie too http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=–N9klJXbjQ
2. The Legend of the Three Trees (anyones retelling) a gorgeous story about destiny and our perception of ourselves and it!
3. Beatrix Potter’s The Tale of Peter Rabbit….Ohhhh the sweet simplicity of naughty boy rabbits getting into trouble,and just punishment!!
4. Guess How Much You Love Me by Sam McBratney, this was my Ben’s FAVOURITE book, we even bought the bunny from America…because we loved him up to the moon and back!! This really is a beautiful book
5.The Rumpoles and The Barleys by Karen Mezek. This is a gorgeous mouse story on being grateful and thankful for the good things we have, my copy is falling apart
6. Owen by Kevin Henkes. So cute, Owen had a yellow blanket that went with him everywhere but he has to go to school now, what is to be done ANOTHER mouse story!!
7.Amelia Bedelia by Peggy Parish. Never was there a dumber maid, but she sure does make good pie!!
8. Goodnight Gorilla by Peggy Ratman. A cute Zoo story, no words (hardly) but kids LOVE following the action…..especially Mrs Zoo Keeper
9. Chicka Chicka Boom Boom by Bill Martin. One of the best Alphabet Books I have read, it appeals to adults!
10. Possum in The House by Keirsten Jensen….so Australian, cornflakes, the loo and more
11. The Sneetches by Dr Suess- Why not have stars on your bellies when they have thars!! Cute and kids LOVE it
12. Aranea by Jenny Wagner This is such a magnificent story about a spider, superb black and white illustrations…gorgeous
13. Owl Babies by Martin Waddle, such a cute “I want my Mummy” book about 3 baby owls who think a lot (as all owls do!!)
14. A Very Greedy Bee by Steve Smallman. Very colourful and cute Bee story with a message
15. Little Turtles Big Adventure by David Harrison. I have included this coz it was one of MY favourite books published in 1969, if you can ever find it grab it…such a wonderful turtle wandering adventure!
16. Stop That Ball by Mike McClintock My kids just love this story, must be the BUILDING element, one thing leads to another etc etc
Well keep checking back I will update as I remember more…….just a taste……
There are probably more but I cannot remember EXACT names!! They are also not in order of preference coz I just spat them out!!
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