What is it?
Books that have large images of objects or simple scenes
For what age?
Age 0-3. The general rule would be that how younger the child, the larger and simpler the images. With babies, only black and white and very simple shapes are perfect. However, also books for older children can be simple and clear and still be a great success.
Why use them?
- Learn new things: recognize objects
- Develops relationships
Examples
Miffy, the egg, chicken
By Dick Bruna – Age 1 year
This book has large, easy images. Furthermore, it also has rhymes! Watch the video of one of the books called “Miffy and the new baby” here.
Papa, please get the moon for me
By Eric Carle
It has simple objectives, however designed in a special way. Also good for trying out different illustration styles. You can watch a video here.
The pigeon HAS to go to school
By Mo Willems
The book is telling the story with little images. But take a look at how the story is told, it is also interactive! Watch a video here.
Don’t let the Pigeon Drive the Bus
By Mo Willems
Same author as the book above, same way of telling stories with few images.