If you don't know, I work in the Youth Services Department, which explains why I mostly read "children's" or "young adult" books. Plus, I love them, which may explain why I work where I do. It is circular, but makes me happy. Here are just a few Picture Books (or "Illustrated for Everyone") that I love. I hope to share more with you each week. ~ Jennifer
Up first today is
Ling & Ting: Not Exactly The Same by
Grace Lin. This early reader is set into six small chapters and tells of two girls who, though identical twins, are (as the title says) not exactly the same. The appeal here is on many levels. The text is simple to read for beginning readers, the illustrations are charming, the stories entertaining and it may help to not judge 'a book by its cover'. Anyone with a sibling (identical twin or not), knows that many people assume things about you based on their knowledge of your brother or sister. "Are you _____ like your sister?" Let's just say, it gets old. I can only imagine the problem would be compounded by having an identical twin.
Once Upon a Cool Motorcycle Dude is probably one of the most fun picture books I have come across. In this one, a boy and girl are paired to write a fairy tale as a school project. The result is a funny mash up of girly and manly. There are two distinct voices, three illustrators, and plenty of brilliant fun with storytelling. The story is written by
Kevin O'Malley, who also illustrated the "Boy" and "Girl". The Girl's story is illustrated by
Carol Heyer. The third illustrator,
Scott Goto illustrated the Boy's story additions. I have read this to classes ranging from 1st to 5th, and all love this story. Instead of working together on this project, it is clear that the two have completely different ideas of what makes a great fairy tale. From a pony-loving Princess and an ogre-ish pony eating giant, to the Cool Motorcycle Dude, this story has so much to offer. Epic Battles (even the Princess gets to eventually kick some Giant backside) ensue, our hero and heroine eventually work together and are ultimately victorious, and the ending is even a bit romantic.....sort of. Boys and Girls both love this story's humor. It is 'aimed at' ages 6 to 10, however I think more people should read picture books, so whatever your age, consider picking up this delightful book.
The next book has no words. A true picture book by
David Wiesner entitled
Flotsam. In this story, which is one of the most visually delightful books I've ever 'read', a boy on a beach finds an old camera washed up on the beach. He takes the film from this apparently waterproof camera to be developed and is astonished at the images. Deep sea creatures in surprising and fanciful situations, the last photo being an image of a person holding a photo of a person, holding a photo, etc. Upon magnification, it looks as though this camera has been around for a very long time, and has traveled the world. It is easy to see why this book won the
Caldecott Medal for 2007, one of three won by Mr. Wiesner. This beautiful book is definitely worth exploring.
Up first today is Ling & Ting: Not Exactly The Same by Grace Lin. This early reader is set into six small chapters and tells of two girls who, though identical twins, are (as the title says) not exactly the same. The appeal here is on many levels. The text is simple to read for beginning readers, the illustrations are charming, the stories entertaining and it may help to not judge 'a book by its cover'. Anyone with a sibling (identical twin or not), knows that many people assume things about you based on their knowledge of your brother or sister. "Are you _____ like your sister?" Let's just say, it gets old. I can only imagine the problem would be compounded by having an identical twin.
Once Upon a Cool Motorcycle Dude is probably one of the most fun picture books I have come across. In this one, a boy and girl are paired to write a fairy tale as a school project. The result is a funny mash up of girly and manly. There are two distinct voices, three illustrators, and plenty of brilliant fun with storytelling. The story is written by Kevin O'Malley, who also illustrated the "Boy" and "Girl". The Girl's story is illustrated by Carol Heyer. The third illustrator, Scott Goto illustrated the Boy's story additions. I have read this to classes ranging from 1st to 5th, and all love this story. Instead of working together on this project, it is clear that the two have completely different ideas of what makes a great fairy tale. From a pony-loving Princess and an ogre-ish pony eating giant, to the Cool Motorcycle Dude, this story has so much to offer. Epic Battles (even the Princess gets to eventually kick some Giant backside) ensue, our hero and heroine eventually work together and are ultimately victorious, and the ending is even a bit romantic.....sort of. Boys and Girls both love this story's humor. It is 'aimed at' ages 6 to 10, however I think more people should read picture books, so whatever your age, consider picking up this delightful book.
The next book has no words. A true picture book by David Wiesner entitled Flotsam. In this story, which is one of the most visually delightful books I've ever 'read', a boy on a beach finds an old camera washed up on the beach. He takes the film from this apparently waterproof camera to be developed and is astonished at the images. Deep sea creatures in surprising and fanciful situations, the last photo being an image of a person holding a photo of a person, holding a photo, etc. Upon magnification, it looks as though this camera has been around for a very long time, and has traveled the world. It is easy to see why this book won the Caldecott Medal for 2007, one of three won by Mr. Wiesner. This beautiful book is definitely worth exploring.
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