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Theodor Seuss Geisel (Dr. Seuss) wrote children’s books which will have an everlasting impact on children’s literature. You should be given an insight into this extraordinary man and his books, from his break through beginning readers The Cat in the Hat and Green Eggs and Ham to his amazing picture books. Make sure that your children do read books by this author as they are sure to make them smile.
Ezra Jack Keats, a great childrens author was born on March 11, 1916. He died on May 6, 1983, at the age of sixty-seven. This gifted artist and author is known as something of a pioneer in his depiction of African American children as main characters and in his use of mixed media collages to illustrate his stories.Ezra was given the Caldecott Medal in 1963 for his picture book The Snowy Day, which is stillfamous today. T. Every kid and his parent is sure to have a favorite book by Ezra Jack Keats!
In this book, actress Julianne Moore makes her debut in the literary world by introducting us to Freckleface Strawberry! This precocious little girl has to deal with her freckles and her nickname!
Julianne Moore writes with a talent that we wished she had shown us earlier! The series is also illustrated wonderfully by LeUyem Pham. A must-have with all kids and a story that the entire family will have fun reading!
The Raggedy Ann doll was first introduced as a book that was both, written and illustrated by Johnny Gruelle in 1915. And for almost a century now, these dolls have been little girl’s best friends.
Raggedy Ann was born when Gruelle’s young daughter came home one day with a rag doll that Gruelle drew a face on and decided to call Ann. He then went on to write and draw about Raggedy Ann and later her brother, Raggedy Andy. Gruelle’s illustrations became so popular that the Raggedy Ann doll soon became a star.
Today, you can buy Raggedy Ann calendars, dolls, books, and almost about anything for your kids. One great site that we came across was raggedy-ann.com. Happy shopping!
The Poky Little Puppy was first published in 1942, and since then has been one of the best-selling stories of all time. The book was written by Janette Sebring Lowrey, who was from Texas and was illustrated by Gustaf Tenggren.
The book is beautifully illustrated and tells a simple story about a little puppy who gets lucky with his mischief, and manages to outsmart his lit two nights in a row but is caught by his mother on the third night!
It’s the perfect little book to read out loud to your little ones before tucking them into bed at night. They will definitely dream of puppies and mischief!
Written by Lyn Reid Banks, this book has been a children’s favorite for over twenty years now. The story was also adapted and made into a film in 1995.
The book, in fact, is one of four books written about an Indian from the past, Little Bear; and his relationship with a boy from the present Omri. Filled with adventures that start when Omri discovers that he can bring back the souls of people from the past and bring his plastic toys alive, the book brings together interesting characters from history; and teaches as it enthralls its audience.
This is probably a question we’ve all asked at some time, and if your teenage daughter is just about becoming a young woman, she’s probably asking it right now!
Are you there God? It’s me Margaret, written by Judy Blume, is a quirky and fun story that many young girls would relate to. The book is one of the best-selling books of all time and makes the perfect gift for a young girl who’s entering her teens.
The book follows young Margaret’s journey as she tries to find religion, understand bonds and relationships, and comes to terms with her adulthood and changes in her body. It’s more than a book – it’s a young girl’s best friend.
This wonderful story is one of the best-selling children’s books of all time, and with its cheeky bunny hero and his crazy adventure, it isn’t surprising!
Beatrix Potter’s charming story is a great book to read out to little children. Her rhyme is sure to keep your child enthralled for many nights! Share the laughs and the giggles when Mr. McGregor finds Peter rabbit in his garden and when Peter’s sisters Flopsy, Mopsy, and Cotton Tail appear on the scene! The illustrations are adorable.
Look out for the little robin that’s always around Peter when he’s stealing from Mr. McGregor’s garden patch!
Cat in the Hat, Horton Hears a Who, Green Eggs and Ham, the Grinch! We all know of Dr. Seuss and his eccentric world of crazy characters. Whether a birthday, Christmas, New Year, or just as a present, these stories and their wonderful illustrations will definitely be cherished for years to come!
Seuss’ characteristic poetic verse is what allures and captivates the reader. His characters are fantastic and bizzare and his stories are far removed from the ordinary.
Stories like Horton hears a Who and the Cat in the Hat will suck you into a world of talking specs of dust, Red Fish, Blue Fish, Green Eggs, Daizy Head Mayzie, and things you wouldn’t have dreamt of in your wildest imagination!
Roald Dahl is probably one of the most popular writers in children’s literature. His books like Matilda, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, and Willie Wonka have been made into unforgettable feature films.
Dahl books are always written from a child’s perspective and dwell on the innocent, yet highly imaginative world that exists inside a child’s head. Character’s in Dahl’s books are largely exxagerated, and either extremely nice or awfully horrid.
No writer can match Dahl’s imagination and ability to bring words to life. In Charlie and the Chocolate factory, his descriptions of Willy Wonka the candy maker and his enormous chocolate factory are vivid, lively, and are sure to keep your family enchanted for days!