Purpose of this Blog...

You may have noticed that not all books are equal in capturing children's imaginations and in cultivating those innocent, tender souls. My goal is to help you find the ones that do!
(Painting by Mary Cassatt: "Mrs Cassatt Reading to her Grandchildren" -1888)




Friday, October 8, 2010

HELEN OXENBURY'S BOOKS FOR BABIES, TODDLERS, AND PRESCHOOLERS

Helen Oxenbury was one of the first children's book author/illustrators to design board books for babies and toddlers.  It must be that thoughtful attention to detail that makes her illustrations of young ones so authentic and appealing.  We especially liked her TOM AND PIPPO series and her illustrations in the book WE'RE GOING ON A BEAR HUNT, by Michael Rosen.  Here are some more of her wonderful books:

BABY AND TODDLER BOARD BOOKS (a few of her many titles)
I SEE
I See (Baby Board Books)


I TOUCH
I Touch (Baby Board Books)


HELPING
Helping (Board Books)


SAY GOODNIGHT
Say Goodnight (Board Books)


CLAP HANDS
Clap Hands (Big Board Books)


TICKLE, TICKLE
Tickle, Tickle (Big Board Books)



TOM AND PIPPO SERIES (Ages 2-5)
In this series for toddlers and preschoolers, young Tom and his constant companion - stuffed monkey animal friend, Pippo - have many simple, sweet adventures that are just right for the youngest book lovers.
"Oxenbury understands her audience; young people as well as adults will find pleasure in repeated readings of these unassuming gems, and no one will be able to resist the facial expressions and postures of the long-suffering Pippo," (Ellen Fader, from Horn Book).  There are about 15 titles, most are out of print, but can be found at the library or used, on Amazon.


PICTURE BOOK
WE'RE GOING ON A BEAR HUNT, by Michael Rosen, illustrated by Helen Oxenbury.  "We're going on a bear hunt.  We're going to catch a big one. What a beautiful day!  We're not scared."  My kids absolutely loved this book!  Oxenbury's pictures are so endearing and bring the text to life.  Great read aloud!  (Ages 4-8)

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