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(WestSide Books, Oct 2011)
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Read picture books for the good feeling they bring
The news is almost always depressing. Lots of crisis and strife, doom and gloom. So why not turn to a picture book, or a children’s book, for a pick-me-up?
I think children’s books–picture books and middle-grade books, especially–hold joy in them, happiness, laughter. They can help readers feel rejuvenated, or remember to dream or have fun. The picture books that immediately come to mind are:
Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type
Laugh-out-loud funny, uplifting.
Magical, imaginative, and fun.
There’s No Such Thing as a Dragon (A Golden Classic)
Fun and deeply satisfying.
Inspiring, uplifting, encouraging.
Playful, delightful, uplifting and encouraging.
Funny, imaginative, and playful.
What are some of your favorite, uplifting picture books?
This short post from the Billington Library reminded me of all this.
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October 14th, 2008 at 7:59 am
My brother and I used to read Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type when we went to bed. I always enjoyed it! I agree with you.
October 14th, 2008 at 8:07 am
GirlwiththeBraids, I’m glad you enjoyed Click Clack Moo.
It’s so fun, isn’t it?
October 16th, 2008 at 7:30 am
Yes, it made me laugh all the way through (my brother too).
October 16th, 2008 at 5:05 pm
I love hearing that.
The book makes me giggle, still.