Hm.

[conuly]

I have a theory about why some picture books are acclaimed and others aren't (beyond the obvious of publicity), but... before I go into my theory, I thought it'd be good to get some confirmation of my idea from... well, youse guys.

So, questions. What pictures books did you enjoy when you were under four or so? Which ones did you enjoy during your later childhood, such as it is? Which picture books did you not grow up with, but enjoy now? Links are helpful, por favor.

Edit: An explanation as to why you liked a book (the rhyme, the story, the pictures) is good, as is talking about books you hated or books kids you know liked.

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Don't Let the Pigeon Ride the Bus, by Mo Willems.

The Pigeon Finds a Hot Dog, Mo Willems.

I'd imagine any of the Pigeon series are good, but I only have those two.

Amazon.com gives a really big link.

http://www.mowillems.com/ is the author's page, though.

Ted and Finbar (3 and 5) love these books. And they were a breakthrough book in my son's development, my older son. He wouldnt talk in class, participate, read. We got the first as a gift, and he loved it, and brought it in, and read it aloud to his class -- and since then he's opened up a great deal.

But the books are fun and interactive in a way, because kids talk to the pigeon.