I believe strongly that wordless picture books should be studied within each year group. They allow for so much conversation, discussion, perspectives, analysis... so many wonderful benefits and they are inclusive of all learners and readers. They are beautiful, poignant and heart felt. They need no words for their pictures tell the story. When Migrants…
Written by Clare Helen Welsh, Illustrated by Åsa GillandPublished by Little Tiger This blog feature was created because of books like The Perfect Shelter. I adore picture books and celebrate them widely, but every so often a book comes along that is special, that burrows into your heart and let’s your spirit soar. Whether it…
Written by Penny Harrison, Illustrated by Katie WilsonPublished by New Frontier Publishing This book is not an adventure for just the boy and his dog but for the reader. Beginning with a question, “Have you ever had an extraordinary wish?”. A question that asking those with huge imaginations sparks conversations and fun. A question that…
Written by Isabel Otter, Illustrated by Clara AnganuzziPublished by Caterpillar Books (Little Tiger) Sometimes a picture book can expressly convey an important message in few words, in images and in bringing the two together perfectly. Dear Earth is a shining example of how powerful a picture book can be. In this time of climate change,…
This is a new type of blog post for me, although it is about one of my favourite topics- picture books! Sometimes you come across a book that is much much more than just a story or a picture book- something powerful and emotive and stunning! The Power of Picture Books will hopefully prove just…
