Must Have Picture Books Link Party

Apologies for the double post today but when I saw this I sort of had to participate. :]
It's hard to limit to five. And a couple have very clear "teacher" possibilities while a couple are just plain FUN.

I'm going to link them to Goodreads ... if you go to that book page (not necessarily the author or my review page) there are links to all sorts of different places you could purchase the books ... big box and indie bound stores.



Chloe and the Lion by Mac Barnett
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

LOVE. Definitely a must get for our school collection and maybe even personal collection. The different art styles are super cool (puppet type figures! paintings! crayon-style drawings!) and I love how it definitely shows author and illustrator working TOGETHER. Break the fourth wall anytime you want, guys. We'll come running.


How to Teach a Slug to Read by Susan Pearson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Kids will love the pictures but they may not "get" the irony in the illustrations and book titles (but what does that matter?). I'm going to recommend it to parents cause it really does give some great tips that would transfer well to helping teach to teach their children how to read.

I Want My Hat Back by Jon Klassen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I like snarky dry humor. I think the kids will, too.
(And since I wrote this original review? I can say with certainty THEY DO. Cannot wait for the next one! #hatback)



My Life as a Chicken by Ellen A. Kelley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Didn't write a formal review for this one but have read it with kids almost every year since. HILARIOUS.


Shark vs. Train by Chris Barton
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Kids will love it for the pictures. Adults will love it for the irony and seeing their own "battles" depicted. 8]   Plus ... duh. Possible writing prompt!





PS I don't give out all that many 5 stars (dunno why!) so don't let that deter you. It's not like that means 80% in my book. I LOVE ALL OF THESE!