The Picture Book Group discussion

There weren't as many fabulous children's books when I was young. At my grandma's house, she had one about a duck decoy with a heart anchor attached with string. He lost his heart while floating in a lake when it was caught on the bottom (I think). I have searched for this book in many old bookstores and never found it.

Other books that stuck with me were some Beatrix Potter stories, which I found both fascinating and frightening (The Pie and the Patty Pan) and The Little Prince with its simple yet profound illustrations and story.

What books from childhood still stick with you?

"Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel" by Virginia Burton. I loved this book as a kid and still do today.

Russ wrote: ""Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel" by Virginia Burton. I loved this book as a kid and still do today."

That was a book I appreciate more now that as a kid.

Elizabeth wrote: "Russ wrote: ""Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel" by Virginia Burton. I loved this book as a kid and still do today."

That was a book I appreciate more now that as a kid."

I think you are right on the mark with that statement.

A couple of books that really stuck with me...

Where the Wild Things Are - Maurice Sendak
A Sweetheart for Valentine - Lorna Balian
The Giving Tree - Shel Silvertein
Dinosaur Halloween - Liza Donnelly

:)

I don't remember many picture books when I was a kid, but here are some I loved:

The Velveteen Rabbit captured my imagination; it made me cry.

Peter Rabbit intrigued but scared me. How awful it would be to get caught by mean old Mr. McGregor!

The Best Loved Stories and Poems for Little Children: I adored the rhythms of the words and the old-fashioned pictures.

The Childcraft Poetry book. Poems such as The Sugar Plum Tree; Wynken, Blinken, and Nod; and many, many others created warm moments of wonder in my young mind.

Jacqueline wrote: "A couple of books that really stuck with me...

Where the Wild Things Are - Maurice Sendak
A Sweetheart for Valentine - Lorna Balian
The Giving Tree - Shel Silvertein
Dinosaur Halloween - Liza D..."

I loved those too. Dinosaur Halloween I'm going to look for!

LJ wrote: "I don't remember many picture books when I was a kid, but here are some I loved:

The Velveteen Rabbit captured my imagination; it made me cry.

Peter Rabbit intrigued but scared me. How awful it w..."

Beatrix Potter's books have a big scare factor for me too.
Velveteen Rabbit was very touching and reminds me of magical things of childhood.

The one book that really sticks with me is Struwwelpeter If you know the book you will understand why. My brother and I were fascinated with those drawings. Apparently the author/illustrator could find a decent children's book for his 3 year old son so he wrote and illustrated his own.

Sara wrote: "The one book that really sticks with me is Struwwelpeter If you know the book you will understand why. My brother and I were fascinated with those drawings. Apparently the author/illustrator could ..."
Wow! That looks scary! I'll have to see if I can find it.

Elizabeth wrote: "Sara wrote: "The one book that really sticks with me is Struwwelpeter If you know the book you will understand why. My brother and I were fascinated with those drawings. Apparently the author/illus..."

I have seen it on Amazon. Parents once used the book to teach their children manners and safety! I believe I stopped sucking my thumb after reading the book.

I believe that is the same book that The Office used when Dwight was reading to the kids in the conference room.

Russ wrote: "I believe that is the same book that The Office used when Dwight was reading to the kids in the conference room."

Now that is interesting! I had to laugh! I really did love that book though.

Funny! My curiosity is peaked!

Go to this video and to the 1:10 mark. It may take a few seconds to load.

http://www.nbc.com/the-office/video/t...

Thanks Russ, that "The Office" video was a kick! Ha!

Glad you enjoyed it.

A Fly Went By
I can still quote passages from it! It's a lovely rhyming book that's easy for young children to read :)

Famous Five and Nancy Drew stories.

Elizabeth wrote: "Sara wrote: "The one book that really sticks with me is Struwwelpeter If you know the book you will understand why. My brother and I were fascinated with those drawings. Apparently the author/illus..." Ah yes! I keep this one face out on my shelf.
"Harry and the Lady Next Door"
Any of the Harry books.
"One Morning in Maine"
Later, "Harriet the Spy" and "Charlotte's Web"