Staff Picks: Picture Books to Pore Over
by evelyn
Do you have a kid bored at home? Try these detailed picture books you can get lost in!
Journey by Aaron Becker | Request Now
Aaron Becker’s wordless picture book is a magical tale to share with kids. In the style of Harold and the Purple Crayon, this Caldecott honor book tells the tale of a girl who draws herself into a adventurous world. Wordless books are great for stretching the imaginations of both pre-readers and readers alike. Kids will love telling the story of what they see unfold in the pages of Journey.
Where’s Waldo by Martin Handford | Request Now
Where’s Waldo is a classic for a reason! This series has been charming kids since its introduction in the 1980s. In this new title, everything has gone topsy turvy! The wizard has lost his magic staff and as a result, no one is where they should be. There are robots in the Stone Age, surfers in the Colosseum, and a lost polar bear to keep track of. Yikes!
1, 2, 3, Off to School! by Marianne Dubuc | Request Now
French Canadian illustrator Marianne Dubuc has so many beautifully detailed books that it’s hard to pick just one! This adorable school outing is a great place to start. Pom, a tiny human child with an enviable collection of animal friends, can’t wait to go to school! But since they still have to wait an entire year before Kindergarten, they decide to tag along with their animal friends for a day. What is squirrel school like? How do turtles and bears study? Find it all in the adorable book!
The Search for the Giant Arctic Jellyfish by Chloe Savage | Request Now
Dr. Morley has a boat, a crew, and a wish- to find the legendary giant Arctic jellyfish. While she searches high and low for it, is it also searching for her? This book combines wonderfully detailed and realistic drawings of an arctic exploration vessel with the adorable hint of a jellyfish peering up. Search for the jellyfish yourself or just follow along with Dr. Morley’s hunt- either way you’re in for a fun ride.
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