Here are my picks for Fuse's Top 100 Picture Books Poll over at School Library Journal. There are still a few hours left to participate! Choose your top 10 picture books and Elizabeth will award points to each. In April, after she's worked out all the numbers, she'll reveal the Top 100!
1. Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak
Just an incredibly timeless, enjoyable and imaginative book.
1 here the Wild Things Are by Maurice Senda
It's my guess that tis one of the bestselling children's books of all time. It's somethingyone can identify with, and after all these years, the illustrations still stand out as remarkabl
2. Good Night, Gorilla by Peggy Rathman
2. Good Night, Gorilla by Peggy Rathmann
Possibly my favorite picture book of all time. Really demonstrates reading as being a conversation.
Most likely my favorite picture book ever. I love the depth and vibrancy of the illustrations. The simplicity of the text is contrasted by the detail of the pictures and of the story. It makes for such a complete and rewarding reading experience.
3. The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle
3. The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle
This is the cumulative tale gold standard. Not many books have endings that can compete with the thrill and beauty of this one.
4. Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown
4. Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise BrownA classic. Who doesn't own this and love it?
a Chicka Boom Boom by Bill Martin, Jr.
5. Chicka Chicka Boom Boom by Bill Martin Jr.
This ones got story, rhythm, rhyming, repetition, humor, and fun art by Lois Ehlert.
5. Chicka Chicka Boom Boom by Bill Martin Jr.
This ones got story, rhythm, rhyming, repetition, humor, and fun art by Lois Ehlert.
Crazy-fun rhythm, letter knowledge and great artwork from Lois Ehlert.
6. We're Going on a Bear Hunt by Michael Rosen
6. We're Going on a Bear Hunt by Michael Rosen
6. We're Going on a Bear Hunt by Michael Rosen
Reading can get you up and out of your seat! Check out the author's dramatic reading.
Fn and exciting, rhythm and rhyming, repetition, and on top of that it gets you up andng. Perfect example to show that books are often meant to be read aloud, experienced and played with
7. Mae Way for Ducklings by Robert McCloskey
7. Make Way for Ducklings by Robert McCloskeyA classic that's based on a true and heartwarming story. Can't get much better than that!
on't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus by Mo Willems
8. Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus by Mo WillemsI picked this for its originality and innovation. There've been a lot of knock-offs in the last few years, but they just don't measure up. There's something special about this begging, whining pigeon! (And, the author's blog is lots of fun, too!)
9. Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs by Judi Barrett
I'd count this as another classic. Really cool illustrations. Great imagination. Humor. And it spans a wide reader age range. And, it's a forthcoming movie!!
10. No, David! by David Shannon
Yet another great original concept, full of orneriness that all kids (and parents) can identify with.
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What picture book gems would be included in your Top 10?
