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More Favorite Children’s Books | Clif's Notes — Mon, 05 May 2008 14:21:46 +0000

[...] May 5th @ 9:19 am by Clif I enjoyed our recent discussion of favorite children’s books so much that I wanted write a follow-up. A lot of teachers have mentioned that they have already [...]

By: Clif

Clif — Mon, 05 May 2008 00:47:34 +0000

A big thanks to each of you for sharing your favorites. I look forward to continuing this discussion. A lot of teachers have mentioned that they really like this post and have already bookmarked it for future reference.

My favorite genre of children's literature is wordless picture books. The artwork in these is usually stellar and the authors / illustrator typically invoke creative interpretation. It's fun to see kids get swept away in these books. Here are a few of my very favorites.

The Silver Pony - One of the very first books I "read" from my elementary school library. This book has many elements that I have always enjoyd: horses, Greek mythology, art, imagination and creativity. I wish I knew how many times I checked out this book. I need to go buy a copy for our family library.

Animalia - Another outstanding work by Graeme Base.

Tuesday - Mostly wordless picture book about frogs.

By: Emily

Emily — Sun, 04 May 2008 23:07:43 +0000

Of course, I just LOVE this post! As chapter books go, Where the Red Fern Grows is an all time favorite as is Tuck Everlasting and The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. I have a new favorite in the picture book category— The Flower Man by Mark Ludy. INCREDIBLE!

By: shari

shari — Sun, 04 May 2008 03:24:28 +0000

My favorite as a child, The Cat in the Hat Dictionary

The book I enjoyed reading most to my child, Goodnight Moon

By: missionaryteacher

missionaryteacher — Fri, 02 May 2008 21:16:37 +0000

The Tale of Three Trees is a wonderful story, Clif. Other wonderful books are
+The If You Give a ___ a ___ books
+Holes
+The Giver
+Maniac Magee

Most of the Caldecott Winners are wonderful, too. (http://www.ala.org/ala/alsc/awardsscholarships/literaryawds/caldecottmedal/caldecottmedal.cfm)

By: Heather Ross

Heather Ross — Fri, 02 May 2008 20:51:02 +0000

Where the Sidewalk Ends by Shel Silverstein.

By: cheesesteak11

cheesesteak11 — Fri, 02 May 2008 20:49:13 +0000

Where the Red Fern Grows is da bomb.

By: Shopaholic

Shopaholic — Fri, 02 May 2008 20:43:41 +0000

All of the Harold Purple Crayon adventures are fun.

http://books.google.com/books?id=be5xZ1X-ZRAC&printsec=frontcover

By: Kim W.

Kim W. — Fri, 02 May 2008 19:11:04 +0000

Harry the Dirty Dog by Gene Zion

By: Kathy Cassidy

Kathy Cassidy — Fri, 02 May 2008 18:00:03 +0000

The Balloon Tree by Phoebe Gilman

By: danny

danny — Fri, 02 May 2008 17:57:34 +0000

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

By: Lisa Thumann

Lisa Thumann — Fri, 02 May 2008 17:42:48 +0000

Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Suess

By: Carmen Weaver

Carmen Weaver — Fri, 02 May 2008 15:09:35 +0000

The Eleventh Hour by Graeme Base.