My almost six-year-old is "reading" some of these (he won't start reading for another year so we do 'picture walks'; he gives narration and looks for context clues based on observing pictures, patterns, etc) and my nearly ten-year-old has enjoyed most of them, too. I'll cull the pile of chapter books he's into right now and start another list. I love seeing these snapshots of what we're all reading and I hope they give some inspiration for those whose kids are also going through books faster than Courtney Love goes through fishnets.
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone: The Illustrated Version, J.K. Rowling:: These books will be a treasured addition to the set of well-worn paper backs. And it's also fun to wait in anticipation for Harry Potter material again.
Architecture According to Pigeons, Speck Lee Tailfeather:: If you have a kid who is interested in history or architecture this is a great way to learn about some of the greats with a fun twist. Told from the perspective of a globe-trotting pigeon as he flies over the Sydney Opera House, the Golden Gate Bridge, the Taj Mahal, Fallingwater (swoon) and more.
Rosie Revere, Engineer, Andrea Beaty and David Roberts:: I love the illustrations and rhyming stories are always fun.
The Sky Painter: Louis Fuertes, Bird Artist, Margarita Engle and Aliona Bereghici:: Again, great illustrations. My little bird lover really likes this one and it's so inspiring to see how what children love to do when they are small can translate to a lifelong pursuit.
The Story of the Snow Children, Sibylle von Olfers:: A perennial favorite this time of year.
Monsieur Marceau:Actor Without Words, Leda Schubert and Gerard DuBois:: Truly fascinating historically and I could look at these beautiful pictures all day long.
Cloud Tea Monkeys, Mal Peet and Elspeth Graham:: This book is listed as a favorite on many lists for a reason. My oldest liked it the most.
Celia and the Fairies, Karen McQuestion:: Originally a library hold for Jonah, Flynn got to it first and said we have to read it. In the pile it stays.
The Night Fairy, Laura Amy Schlitz and Angela Barrett:: This one will definitely be a permanent addition to our bookshelf. When fairy stories are done well they are not perceived as "just for girls" or "baby stories." Danger, conflicting emotions, light and dark, this book has it all.
Winter Story (Brambly Hedge), Jill Barklem:: I've been putting off having our own set of these books because space is at such a premium around here, but we all love them so much and it's a pain to request and re-request from the library. The whole collection is lovely.
The Fairytale Detectives (The Sisters Grimm, Book 1), Michael Buckly and Peter Ferguson:: I'm so surprised that my oldest couldn't get into this one. So, I've decided to add it to my pile and see if it's one of those where you have to a little further in before you feel the story take hold.
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