Comments on: 10 Picture Books for 6-Year-Olds (and up!)

By: Erica MomandKiddo

Erica MomandKiddo — Tue, 25 Nov 2014 12:58:49 +0000

In reply to elowynp. I really like Sean Tan, although I thought his book Rules of Summer was really weird! The Arrival is a gorgeous book, though.

By: elowynp

elowynp — Tue, 25 Nov 2014 03:10:48 +0000

Have you ever come across Sean Tan? I'm not sure how widely he's known over there, if at all, (he's Australian). Look him up, I think you'd like his work. The Red Tree, The Rabbits and The Arrival are favourites. All a little dark, but thought provoking and the artwork is mind-blowing. We also really like The Grey Boy, by Farre and Gusti, and anything by Graham Base, Mo Willems (such great early readers!), and Lauren Child.

By: Erica MomandKiddo

Erica MomandKiddo — Thu, 20 Nov 2014 10:39:25 +0000

In reply to Robin Morgan. Yes, we loved David Wiesner, especially Tuesday and Sector 7!!!

By: Robin Morgan

Robin Morgan — Wed, 19 Nov 2014 19:19:17 +0000

The books of David Wiesner, like Flotsam, Mr. Wuffles, and Tuesday are all amazing, beautifully illustrated wordless picture books in the vein of Journey and Quest. You can read them over and over again and pick up different details of the story each time!

By: Erica MomandKiddo

Erica MomandKiddo — Tue, 11 Nov 2014 10:59:05 +0000

In reply to Carrie. Thank you, Carrie! I also love The Maggie B. I remember it from my childhood and so I had to buy it for my own kids, too!. I've never read The Little Moon Theater and I will definitely have to look for that one! I've seen Alexander's books on the library shelf and I keep telling myself I need to read them, I think you just gave me the motivation!

By: Carrie

Carrie — Mon, 10 Nov 2014 23:13:34 +0000

I have become a huge fan of your book lists in the past few months, as my library hold list shows, but I want to share my favorites. My all time favorite picture book is "The Maggie B" by Irene Haas. I can still recite the wish poem by heart. I love the coziness of the of the illustrations, the independence of the heroine, the food. . . and as a theater buff you should check out her "The Little Moon Theater" And for chapter books have you checked out Lloyd Alexander? As an adult when I heard he had passed away, I called up my sister and we both cried. The Prydain chronicles are funny, scary and absolutely wonderful. My mother, an theater major, did a great Gurgi voice.

By: Erica MomandKiddo

Erica MomandKiddo — Mon, 10 Nov 2014 14:23:54 +0000

In reply to Elizabeth Hafferty. Thank you, Elizabeth. Your comment put a big smile on my face this morning!

By: Erica MomandKiddo

Erica MomandKiddo — Mon, 10 Nov 2014 14:23:24 +0000

In reply to Stacey Loscalzo. My almost 10 year old does the same thing, but he also always wants to read them independently, which I love.

By: Stacey Loscalzo

Stacey Loscalzo — Mon, 10 Nov 2014 13:50:34 +0000

Awesome list! Some of our favorites are here (like The Day the Crayons Quit) but some new titles as well! We just read Where's Mommy and the illustrations are to die for! And don't tell anyone, but when I am reading picture books to my 8 year old who still adores them, my 11 old tends to make an appearance. You are never too old for picture books!

By: Elizabeth Hafferty

Elizabeth Hafferty — Mon, 10 Nov 2014 13:44:38 +0000

I am hopelessly addicted to your blog. I watch for the booklists (never a bad time to find new interesting books to share), but I love your other posts as well. 'Just a little peek into the interactions of another mom and her kiddos. THANKS!