Comments on: Best Picture Books to Give as Gifts That Kids Don't Already Have

By: Diane Hull

Diane Hull — Tue, 30 Oct 2018 19:27:52 +0000

Fantastic choice of books! Well done. I am sure you will love my Children's Picture Book, "Be Happy to Be You." Could I send you an electronic copy please?

By: Norah L'Espérance

Norah L'Espérance — Sun, 03 Jun 2018 02:17:03 +0000

I just ordered The Rabbit Problem! Thank you for the suggestion - I think my math loving six year old will love it. Also, we are going to be traveling and I'm looking for a few picture books that will be complex enough to pour over while we're away, as well as on the plane. It looks like it might be perfect for that. (Actually, that would be a great book list - picture books for travel, when you can only throw one or two into your bag!).

I received Journey as a gift and have since given it, more than once. We LOVED that trilogy. My son and I had great anticipation waiting for the third book to be published. We weren't disappointed.

Thanks for all your lists, Erica!

Norah in Toronto

By: Erica MomandKiddo

Erica MomandKiddo — Wed, 04 Dec 2013 12:58:02 +0000

In reply to Danielle Davis (@writesinLA). I gave The Three Questions to my son this year for Hanukkah and it sparked a good conversation. What a wonderful book that is.

By: Danielle Davis (@writesinLA)

Danielle Davis (@writesinLA) — Tue, 03 Dec 2013 18:34:20 +0000

A super selection! So happy to see Jon Muth up there!

By: Erica MomandKiddo

Erica MomandKiddo — Mon, 18 Nov 2013 18:42:00 +0000

In reply to thislittlebirdie. That is certainly true in our home! We love absurdity.

By: thislittlebirdie

thislittlebirdie — Mon, 18 Nov 2013 14:47:55 +0000

Love these! My 3 boys love STUCK! I suppose the more absurd, the more loved right?

By: Kelly

Kelly — Fri, 15 Nov 2013 15:18:54 +0000

A great birthday gift! The magical, dancing Birthday Triplets celebrate kindness, empathy, and being your best. The sisters bring surprise parties to those who are lonely and sad on their birthdays-The Birthday Triplets: Granny Rosie's Amazing, Magical Day.

By: Erica MomandKiddo

Erica MomandKiddo — Thu, 14 Nov 2013 10:45:14 +0000

In reply to Johanna. I agree, all his books are just gorgeous.

By: Johanna

Johanna — Thu, 14 Nov 2013 08:57:05 +0000

Thank you for including Jon J. Muth's Zen Stories on this wonderful list of books! His adaptation (and illustration) of Stone Soup and other Zen books (Zen Ghost ~ great gift for Halloween and Zen Ties) are beautiful gifts, even if you are not a Buddhist.

By: Natalie

Natalie — Thu, 14 Nov 2013 04:22:53 +0000

Wonderful list, Erica. It's a formidable task to select best picture books for different ages. I tend to go with Cars, Trucks, and Things That Go for toddlers, because it was so loved in our house.