For actually reading with kids, I generally prefer a strong narrative as well. But I found this great book about numbers that has NO words at all, and is so useful in getting a grasp of the base 10 system we use that I have come to love it. It's by a Japanese author and illustrator, but since there are no words, no problem for anyone! It's Anno's Counting Book (by Mitsumasa Anno): http://www.amazon.com/Counting-Turtleback-Library-Binding-Edition/dp/0808563432
As a kid I loved Don Freeman's Corduroy, but now I am baffled as to why....
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Interesting list. A lot of wordless picture books, which are not necessarily my favourite. I love Lon Po Po though.
My favourite picture book right now is Virginia Wolf. It is beautiful. It's the rosy cheeks too, but the word play is just as beautiful.
What's your fave?
For actually reading with kids, I generally prefer a strong narrative as well. But I found this great book about numbers that has NO words at all, and is so useful in getting a grasp of the base 10 system we use that I have come to love it. It's by a Japanese author and illustrator, but since there are no words, no problem for anyone!
It's Anno's Counting Book (by Mitsumasa Anno):
http://www.amazon.com/Counting-Turtleback-Library-Binding-Edition/dp/0808563432
As a kid I loved Don Freeman's Corduroy, but now I am baffled as to why....
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