My Top Ten Picture Books (in no particular order)

Picking only ten picture books is a form a medieval torture! Because of this I am sure you will see more of my lists coming your way. These are all books that I have used with many groups of children (sharing them with only one group is just not an option). From babies to teenagers, these titles were enjoyed by all.

1. The Book With No Pictures by B. J Novak

Who would have thought that a picture book with no pictures would be so enjoyable and appealing to children (and adults) of all ages? Caution: This book will make you say and do silly things so be ready to channel your inner child!

2. The End (Almost) by Jim Benton

Donut is your average bear, excited to star in a story all on his own. I bet you didn’t expect the story to be over in two pages and one burp? Neither does Donut. Follow and laugh along as Donut desperately begs and pleads his case with the author, to varying degrees of success.








3. The Day Louis Got Eaten by John Fardell

Louis and his big sister, Sarah, are walking through the woods one day when poor Louis is gobbled up by a Gulper. Desperate to get Louis back, Sarah sets off on an adventure which puts her in the path of many hungry beasts.









4. This Is A Ball by Beck and Matt Stanton

You know how grown-ups are right all the time? This is the book that will drive kids crazy! Caution: This is the book that has caused many children to ask if I can even read! Am I crazy? And am I just darn right stupid?









5. The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson

A mouse took a stroll through the deep dark wood. A fox saw the mouse and the mouse looked good. A long-time favourite story about mouse convincing the other creatures not to eat him. He weaves a story about a fictional monster, the Gruffalo, but…what if he’s real?!









6. The Three Little Fish And The Big Bad Shark by Ken Geist and Will Grace

A retelling of the classic three little pigs but, as the title suggests, there are fish, not pigs, and a big bad shark, not a wolf. Kids love this book as they know the story but it has a funny little twist.








7. I Really Want To Each A Child by Sylviane Donnio

Achilles is a baby crocodile who LOVES bananas. Imagine his parents dismay when he refuses bananas because he really wants to eat a child. Who has ever heard of such a preposterous idea?









8. Ugly Fish by Kara LeReau

Ugly fish is big, and mean, and ugly. He loves his driftwood tunnel and his special briny flakes. Imagine his annoyance when a new fish appears in his tank. Will he begin to make friends or does he need to learn to hard way?









9. If You’re Cheeky And You Know It by P. Crumble

Have you ever needed an excuse to get up, act like animals and dance around the room? Well, here it is! Sing along to the cheeky version of if your happy and you know it











10. Open Very Carefully: A Book With Bite by Nick Bromley and Nicola O’Byrne

Imagine your panic (and horror) when you find a crocodile hiding out in your copy of the ugly duckling!  Maybe if you rock him to sleep you can stop him from eating all the words and sentences? This book is a real crowd pleaser.