Picture Books
Learn about children's picture books of all types, including some recommended for their positive portrayals of people from different cultures.
The Three Snow Bears by Jan Brett
The children’s picture book The Three Snow Bears, by Jan Brett, is a retelling of Goldilocks and the Three Bears. The Three Snow Bears by Jan Brett is an entertaining retelling of Goldilocks and the Three Bear set in an Intuit village in the Artic.
The children’s picture book The Three Snow Bears, by Jan Brett, is a retelling of Goldilocks and the Three Bears. The Three Snow Bears by Jan Brett is an entertaining retelling of Goldilocks and the Three Bear set in an Intuit village in the Artic.
The Boy who was Raised by Librarians
The Boy who was Raised by Librarians is a children's picture book about a boy whose life is enriched by his daily visits to the Livingston Public Library and his relationship with the librarians there. The Boy who was Raised by Librarians is a delightful children's picture book for 4-8 year olds.
The Boy who was Raised by Librarians is a children's picture book about a boy whose life is enriched by his daily visits to the Livingston Public Library and his relationship with the librarians there. The Boy who was Raised by Librarians is a delightful children's picture book for 4-8 year olds.
Children's Picture Books About Winter and Snow
If you are looking for recommended children's picture books that are set in the winter and feature snow, I recommend these children's picture books about winter and snow.
If you are looking for recommended children's picture books that are set in the winter and feature snow, I recommend these children's picture books about winter and snow.
Children’s Picture Books About Gardens and Gardening - Gardens and Gardening in Children’s Picture Books
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Children’s Picture Book Review – Papa Do You Love Me – Papa Do You Love Me by Barbara M. Joosse - Children’s Picture Book Review
Children’s Picture Books – Author Barbara M. Joosse and artist Barbara Lavallee address the universal question asked by children across nations and cultures, “Papa, do you love me?” through a delightful new children’s picture book “Papa Do You Love Me?” “Papa Do You Love Me?” is the companion children’s picture book to “Mama, Do You Love Me,” also by Barbara M. Joosse and Barbara Lavallee, which sold more than one million copies. I recommend both of these children’s picture books.
Children’s Picture Books – Author Barbara M. Joosse and artist Barbara Lavallee address the universal question asked by children across nations and cultures, “Papa, do you love me?” through a delightful new children’s picture book “Papa Do You Love Me?” “Papa Do You Love Me?” is the companion children’s picture book to “Mama, Do You Love Me,” also by Barbara M. Joosse and Barbara Lavallee, which sold more than one million copies. I recommend both of these children’s picture books.
Children's Books - Kiss Good Night - A Gentle Bedtime Book For Your Child
Children's Books: "Kiss Good Night" by Amy Hest, with illustrations by Anita Jeram, is an excellent children's bedtime book, suited for a young child. Children's books like the picture book "Kiss Good Night" can help a child settle down for a good night's sleep.
Children's Books: "Kiss Good Night" by Amy Hest, with illustrations by Anita Jeram, is an excellent children's bedtime book, suited for a young child. Children's books like the picture book "Kiss Good Night" can help a child settle down for a good night's sleep.
Children's Books Review - Oliver Button Is a Sissy by Tomie dePaola
"Oliver Button Is a Sissy," a children's picture book written and illustrated by Tomie dePaola, is the story of a boy who stands up to bullies, not by fighting, but by staying true to himself.
"Oliver Button Is a Sissy," a children's picture book written and illustrated by Tomie dePaola, is the story of a boy who stands up to bullies, not by fighting, but by staying true to himself.
Robert McCloskey's Maine Caldecott Award Winners
Although Robert McCloskey's books were written over 40 years ago, many of his award winning books, including those set in Maine, like Blueberries for Sal, Time of Wonder, and One Morning in Maine, remain popular.
Although Robert McCloskey's books were written over 40 years ago, many of his award winning books, including those set in Maine, like Blueberries for Sal, Time of Wonder, and One Morning in Maine, remain popular.
Hooray for Dr. Seuss!
Find out why Dr. Seuss' popularity has endured for over 60 years.
Find out why Dr. Seuss' popularity has endured for over 60 years.
Golden Books: A Treasury of Children's Literature
From five of the six all-time, best selling, hardbound, children's books to its recent emphasis on books that reinforce reading and writing skills, Golden Books has a lot to offer.
From five of the six all-time, best selling, hardbound, children's books to its recent emphasis on books that reinforce reading and writing skills, Golden Books has a lot to offer.
An Extraordinary Wordless Book
Gabrielle Vincent's a day, a dog is an extraordinary book. Its haunting, yet spare, illustrations and a poignant storyline will appeal to older children, teenagers, and adults.
Gabrielle Vincent's a day, a dog is an extraordinary book. Its haunting, yet spare, illustrations and a poignant storyline will appeal to older children, teenagers, and adults.
"Keats's Neighborhood"
A review of this treasury of Ezra Jack Keats classics, which includes the Caldecott Medal winner "The Snowy Day" and nine other stories plus biographical information on the man who had a powerful impact on children's literature.
A review of this treasury of Ezra Jack Keats classics, which includes the Caldecott Medal winner "The Snowy Day" and nine other stories plus biographical information on the man who had a powerful impact on children's literature.
Marc Brown's Arthur and His Father
The Arthur picture books are tremendously popular. Who is this aardvark named Arthur, who has the family life of a typical eight year old boy? What role does his father play?
The Arthur picture books are tremendously popular. Who is this aardvark named Arthur, who has the family life of a typical eight year old boy? What role does his father play?
Faraway Home, a Poignant New Picture Book
Desta's father is from Ethiopia, but his daughter, Desta, is American born and bred. Now Desta's father has to go back to his beloved country. Desta worries he won't come back.
Desta's father is from Ethiopia, but his daughter, Desta, is American born and bred. Now Desta's father has to go back to his beloved country. Desta worries he won't come back.
Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University
Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University - This is a terrific, annotated bibliography of over 4,000 picture books that you can search for by concepts, topics, or skills.
Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University - This is a terrific, annotated bibliography of over 4,000 picture books that you can search for by concepts, topics, or skills.
Children's Picture Books Adults Will Love
Picture books can be unique, and much appreciated, gifts for adults; here are some I recommend.
Picture books can be unique, and much appreciated, gifts for adults; here are some I recommend.
Getting Ready for School
The first day of school or going to a new school can be frightening for a child. These books can help your children feel more comfortable about school.
The first day of school or going to a new school can be frightening for a child. These books can help your children feel more comfortable about school.
Learning about the Olympics
If you want to teach your four to eight year old about the Olympic games, reading B.G. Hennessy's picture book, Olympics!, to them is a great way to start.
If you want to teach your four to eight year old about the Olympic games, reading B.G. Hennessy's picture book, Olympics!, to them is a great way to start.
100 Picture Books Everyone Should Know
The New York Public Library's list is right on target. It includes cover art and annotations.
The New York Public Library's list is right on target. It includes cover art and annotations.
African-American Images in Picture Books
A children's literature scholar's recommended reading list of picture books for young children.
A children's literature scholar's recommended reading list of picture books for young children.
Alphabet Books
A review of several new and original alphabet books, from Education World.
A review of several new and original alphabet books, from Education World.
Asian-American Images in Picture Books
An excellent bibliography from scholar Kay E. Vandergrift.
An excellent bibliography from scholar Kay E. Vandergrift.
Computation and Picture Books
This chapter from Picturing Math, while written for educators, will also be of interest to parents.
This chapter from Picturing Math, while written for educators, will also be of interest to parents.
Fairy Fractured Tales
Over 30 picture books are included in this entertaining annotated bibliography of fairy tales with a comic twist.
Over 30 picture books are included in this entertaining annotated bibliography of fairy tales with a comic twist.
Hispanic and Latin American Images in Picture Books
A scholar's bibliography of several dozen recommended books.
A scholar's bibliography of several dozen recommended books.
Interracial Children's Picture Books
Author Cynthia Leitich Smith provides summaries of more than 20 picture books that she particularly recommends, including one she wrote.
Author Cynthia Leitich Smith provides summaries of more than 20 picture books that she particularly recommends, including one she wrote.
Multicultural Picture Books
Detailed book reviews by a parent seeking "exceptional books that honestly represent brown-skinned people."
Detailed book reviews by a parent seeking "exceptional books that honestly represent brown-skinned people."
Powerful Native-American Images in Picture Books
A bibliography from children's literature scholar Kay E. Vandergrift.
A bibliography from children's literature scholar Kay E. Vandergrift.
Picture Books with Text/Art Inconsistencies
A bibliography of children's picture books with deliberate or inadvertant text and art inconsistencies, from scholar Kay E. Vandergrift.
A bibliography of children's picture books with deliberate or inadvertant text and art inconsistencies, from scholar Kay E. Vandergrift.
Picture Book Sampler
Cover art, a look inside and more from HarperCollins.
Cover art, a look inside and more from HarperCollins.
Picture Books
Brief descriptions and cover art for about a dozen picture books by the Christian publisher New Hope Publishing.
Brief descriptions and cover art for about a dozen picture books by the Christian publisher New Hope Publishing.
Picturing Books: A Website About Picture Books
Denise I. Matulka's site is one of the most comprehensive that I have seen. It includes both print and online resources, a glossary, information on illustrators, booklists, and much more.
Denise I. Matulka's site is one of the most comprehensive that I have seen. It includes both print and online resources, a glossary, information on illustrators, booklists, and much more.
Wordless Book Reviews
Wordless books appeal to various ages and here are very brief reviews of 20 wordless books.
Wordless books appeal to various ages and here are very brief reviews of 20 wordless books.