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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[prezzey.livejournal.com]

*reads posts*
...are the Richard Scarry books hopelessly out of fashion? I liked those. Other than those, I don't think I have read many little kids' books, I sort of skipped that stage and read youth fiction and, to everyone's horror, adult fiction. I especially liked - and still do - political satire by György Moldova. I picked up the first one because it had a comic book sort of cover, and it had comic-like illustrations, too. I thought it was a children's book! I very quickly found out it wasn't - and then proceeded to terrorise my family with political questions about the parts I didn't understand, because what I did understand I loved. My mom almost folded up when I asked her to explain what capitalism was. I wanted to know the reason why those differences were so prevalent. She simply replied, "I can't believe my kindergarten child is asking me to explain capitalism." and left it at that.
I was a freak. Well at least I didn't torture household animals (but only because we had none LOL)
I guess that wasn't a useful reply, was it? I can elaborate on my tastes in youth fiction, if needed.

[grammaravenger.livejournal.com]

Oh, I totally forgot about Richard Scarry! I loved those books! And Beatrix Potter! The True Story of the Three Little Pigs (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0140544518/qid=1111098366/sr=2-2/ref=pd_bbs_b_2_2/002-4102126-9684806) is pretty awesome too. I first read that one in school.

I'm so excited about picture books and I don't know why! I guess I loved all those books a lot more than I realized.