Some interesting picture books to discover and why

WAVE

By Suzy Lee

(you can watch the video without the sound to discover your own story when going through the book)

Why is this interesting?

  1. “Wave” is a silent book – a book without words
  2. Look at the way that illustrations play with the pages and the fond of the book

Other, similar books, that you can discover for the way they play with the pages and the fond

  • Where the wild things are – By Maurice Sendak
  • Oh oh the place you will go – By Dr. Seuss

Other silent books

  • The Chicken Thief – By Béatrice Rodriquez

Inch by Inch

By Leo Lionni

Why?

Look at the way the illustrations are made. There are many different techniques for making illustrations

Other, similar books, that can be discovered for the different illustration techniques

  • A sick day for Amos McGee – By Erin Stead
  • The very busy spider – By Eric Carle
  • Little blue and little yellow – By Leo Lionni
  • Shh we have a plan – By Chris Haughton
  • Papa, please get the moon for me – By Eric Carle

Don’t let the chicken drive the bus

By Mo Willems

Why?

  1. Look at how many different ways the illustrations are places on the pages
  2. Look how the books involves the child in a direct way
  3. The book even tells a story when there is no text

Other, similar books, that can be discovered for diversity within the book itself

  • Olivia – By Ian Falconer

What kind of books can you choose?

 

Books to learn language/vocabulary

Books to learn language/vocabulary

What is it? Books that use a kind of language, or words, that are different from everyday language. Why use them? Learn new words and vocabularyDevelop more language skills and relationships when talking about the bookTalking about an interesting story helps with the...

Books that have large images of objects or simple scenes

Books that have large images of objects or simple scenes

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 that increase recognition

Books that increase recognition

What is it? Books with rhymes and repeating rhythms. Why use them? Develops emotionsLearn new words and vocabularyHearing skillsRhyming together is fun! For what age? All ages, simple rhymes for the young children, more complex ones for older children. However,...

Books that contain different features to stimulate interaction

Books that contain different features to stimulate interaction

What is it? Books with different features, for example: holes, pop-ups, shapes, flaps to be lifted. These kinds of books ask for an action of the child, creating a space of discovery besides the story, or allow for playing with the book. Why use them? These books are...

Books that are made of different materials (not paper)

Books that are made of different materials (not paper)

What kind of book? Books of different materials, such as fabrics, plastic, tactile books etc. Why use them? Develops emotions Learning new things such as tactile skills For what age? Babies (0 to 1 year).Books that use different kinds of materials, more subtle, can be...