#3: Picture Books Are for Any Age!
“What do you write?” is a question often traded at a writer’s conference. My answer is usually an embarrassed “everything.” It’s true. I write middle grade, YA, adult, poems, non-fiction, plays, book reviews–I like to write! My favorite genre, the one I no doubt have spent the most time on, is picture books.
There is something incandescently, transcendentally, most amazingly wonderful when it comes to experiencing a picture book. They are even better when shared with a child. I don’t mind reading them on my own. Oh, picture books are only for kids? Is that a bona fide rule?
Moving on with my Cricket List: Musings of a Voracious Reader, I decided to tackle my #3: Picture Books.This is a tough one because it could go on from here until next Tuesday because I have so many favorites. I could probably start entire blog about picture books. So instead of a list I am posting thumbnail covers of picture books read, admired, reread, find timeless, find amazing, and want to share with the world. Barnes and Noble supplied the images.
Enjoy!
This is only a thimble’s worth in the sea of picture book reads. I stopped at page 15 of Barnes and Noble’s picture book list. Feel free to browse on your own. And make sure to pop a couple of picture books in your basket when shopping at your local library or bookstore. Picture books are forever.
Pam Webb 
Yes, you are right. Picture books ARE forever! I keep forgetting to pick up Ferdinand. I gotta get that one, too.
Aah, we can learn a lot from Ferdinand. I think a college course entitled the Zen and the Art of Picture Book or Philosophy 101 via the Picture Book should be mandatory offerings.
I would take such a class. 🙂
Actually, as part of my Early Childhood Education program, I had to take a course that focused on children’s authors and illustrators. Best college class I remember taking.
I’m jealous. Where did all the good and fun classes go?
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Great article!
I graduated from the Children’s Institute of Literature, and love picture books!
Thanks for all the stopbys today! Would you care to be added to the growing list of Book Boostrrs? All bibliophiles are welcome!
I’d love to be added to the list.
Thank you for asking!