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eightlegs
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 Posted: Tue Oct 06, 2009 8:22 am Post subject: My top 10 children's picture books |
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Prompted by another thread, I thought I'd share my top 10 picture books as I have read plenty in my time as a mum with weekly library visits and working with children. There is something separate and special about this "genre" ( if I can call it that  ) that I love. In no particular order:
The Cat who came to Tea - Judith Kerr
The Elephant and the Bad Baby - Elfrida Vipont and Raymond Briggs
The Very Hungry Caterpillar - Eric Carle
Each Peach, Pear, Plum - Janet Ahlberg
The Gruffalo - Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler
The Jolly Postman - Janet Ahlberg and Allan Ahlberg
My Colours - Stephen Tucker and Nick Sharratt
Faster, faster Little Red Train - Benedict Blathwayt
Peepo - Janet Ahlberg
Rumble in the Jungle - Giles Andreae
And there could be many, many more!
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Karen
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| Posted: Tue Oct 06, 2009 8:37 am Post subject: |
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I recognise most of those Sarah even though my children are twice the ages of yours just about.
The first little red train book by Benedict Blathwayt (not sure of the actual title now) was one of our favourites and is one of a very small box of picture books that I kept.
Nick Butterworth (especially Thud and Percy Park-keeper) and Mick Inkpen were our biggest favourites in terms of authors I think.
As you say, once you start to think about it, the list endless! |
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Karen
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| sirg1006 wrote: | Thanks Sarah - i'm trying to figure out what to buy nephew for Christmas but can't remember that far back to my childhood 
Doesn't help all the toys I want to buy are out of stuck - I'm trying to be organised 
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The simpler the better when they are as young and sweet as your nephew - they have just as much (if not more!) fun with the boxes and paper as they do with the actual toy. Books are great because you get to have a cuddle as the same time
When my two were small, the Mr Men Books were really popular and they still seem to be even now. I think Mr Tickle must have been the best value we got for under a pound! |
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katey
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The 'That's Not my....' books are fabulous for children age 2 and under 
I work with children too, and obviously have Zachary who is fast developing into a bookworm like Mummy, and our favourites are....
The Very Hungry Caterpiller- eric carle
brown bear, Brown bear, what do you see?- Eric Carle illustrator
Maisie Middleton- I can't remember who it is by now, but it is great 
Cock a Moo Moo- Again, I can't remember for teh life of me who it is by!
Miffy books-Dick Bruna
Spot-Eric Hill
Room on the Broom- Julia Donaldson
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I LOVE The Tiger Who Came to Tea!
Found a book via the library that Charis and I enjoyed recently: Biscuit Bear (don't remember who by). The illustrations are pretty amazing and I like how Biscuit Bear 'makes' friends
She also liked Avocado Baby by (name escapes me again!) and the Emily Brown books.
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katey
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Had a flash in teh night- Maisie Middleton is by Nina Sowter.
Avacado baby is John Burningham.
We're Going on a Bear Hunt is a favourite too from age 1-6!
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Tigerlily
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Thanks Katey! Yes, love We're Going on a Bear Hunt too. A classic.
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Lauzc
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I dont have any children (as yet) but I have started a library, some of which include:
The Cat who Came to Tea ~ Judith Kerr
The Very Hungry Caterpillar ~ Eric Carle
Guess How Much I Love You ~ Sam McBratney
Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? ~ Eric Carl
Mr. Men: My Complete Collection ~ Roger Hargreaves
Little Miss: My Complete Collection ~ Roger Hargreaves
Mog the Forgetful Cat ~ Judith Kerr
There was an Old Lady who swallowed a fly ~ Pam Adams
Old Macdonald Had a Farm ~ Pam Adams
I've given several copies of these to friends with kids too.
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