Picture Books

[close] This is a group for those who want to take on the less-daunting task of reading all of the books from Julia Eccleshare's 1001 Children's Books You Must Read Before You Grow Up. Decidedly easier than 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die, the books on this list still pack plenty of emotion, philosophy, and fun. Feel free to share thoughts on these books, as well as experiences you've had reading these books to your child. Also, if you do not have access to Julia Eccleshare's guide, please browse the bookshelves to see our group's focus. And now, the Amazon description of the book: "This is the best and most authoritative guide to classic and contemporary children’s literature today. It is the latest in the best-selling 1001 series, and its informative reviews are the key to differentiating the "must-read" books from all the rest in the realm of children’s books. Whether you are a parent seeking to instill a love of reading in your child, an educator or counselor looking for inspiration, or a young reader with a voracious appetite, this guide to the best writing for children and young adults covers the spectrum of children’s literature. It is organized by age group—from board books to YA novels and all the gradations in between. Each entry features evaluations by a team of international critics complete with beautifully reproduced artwork from the featured title. The beloved classics are here, but the guide also takes a global perspective and includes the increasingly diverse contributions from African American and Latino authors and illustrators—not to mention important books from around the world."

[close] From picture books and early readers, to chapter books and middle grade novels, the colorful world of children's books provides us with inspiration at an early age. Whether you want to share and discuss books that still resonate with you from your own childhood, or those that delight your own children today, this group is the place to do so.

[close] Looking for a review on your picture book to be shown on Goodreads? Drop your picture book in PDF in the comments or email me a PDF to kcmurphy072@gmail.com and I'll mark your picture book as 'reading' and then 'read' on here and leave you a Goodreads review. We can also follow each other on Goodreads too, as followers are always great to see. What's the catch? A small favour in return. I'll send you a PDF of my first book in my Mouse Adventures series. Approximately 400 words written in an easy to read rhyming format for you to read and review for me please. A friendly group for picture book authors to gain a helping hand with an honest review and another follower. They both go a long way on Goodreads!

[close] A selection of Christian books and literature meets the quality and standards expected from followers of Christ, emphasizing children's literature, devotionals, and inspirational non-fiction. Christian authors and book reviewers are welcome.