# favepicturebooks2022 picturebookbiography assemblybook favepicturebooks2021

This is just a perfect book for any class studying Antarctica.

“The Indestructible Tom Crean” by is a fantastic true story of an adventuring spirit. Full of hardship, challenge and derring do. It’s the story of a life well lived. Just brilliant.

14 62
2023-01-21

No 12 in my is…

“Big and Small and In-between” by and perfectly captures feelings and perspectives of a child. It’s both funny, thoughtful and profound. I love how it’s disparate strands magicly come together

11 40
2022-12-03

No. 25 in my is…

“What Do You See When You Look At A Tree” by . Delightfully illustrated and wistful in text. It’s a love letter to nature and is great for helping children see themselves as part of the natural world.

13 61
2022-11-18

This will almost definitely be in my 2022 but I had to share.

“Paradise Sands” by Levi Pinfold. Its abrilliant picturebook book for Year 5/6. Strange, dark and ambiguous. Astounding art and precise text create a story full of twists and intrigue

13 110
2022-11-05

Love a twisted Fairy Tale and this is a great one.

“Little Good Wolf” by Janet Stevens and Susan Stevens Crummel. Little Wolf doesn’t know how to be bad so he’s sent to BAD school to be taught by the best. He teaches his teachers much more. Funny and clever

7 47
2022-08-28

There are some mighty fine looking picturebooks heading this way this Autumn. Better start saving

40 139
2022-07-25

Love it when a book takes me by surprise. I love Pablo Neruda’s poetry, but I didn’t expect this selection of questions from his last work to be so full of wonder. His “Book of Questions” is thoughtful, quirky and stunningly illustrated by

7 61
2022-06-12

“Alone Like Me” by is a beautiful story of how others can make our lives better. It’s a story of relocation, loneliness and finally friendship. The art is beautifully realised and slowly lights up as the world does. A story full of hope.

15 89
2022-05-17

I love writing and I love art. I afore this book.

“Big and Small and In-between” perfectly captures the feelings and perspectives of a child. It’s both funny and thoughtful and profound. This will be brilliant with kids of any age.

13 51
2022-04-15

Well this really is a beauty.

“The Station Cat” by Stephen Hogtun is a heartwarming and truly lovely story of hope and how that can bring colour back into peoples lives. The illustrations are just magical.

19 100
2022-04-11

Love this book.

“Out of the Shadows” by Fiona Robinson is a fantastic about Lotte Reineger, who created the first feature length animated film. It’s visually arresting and a brilliant story full of science and art.

7 20
2022-03-05

This is an absolutely brilliant

“The Magical Yet” by Angela DiTerLizzi and is a brilliant book about not giving up when things are tricky. If you can’t do something the key word is YET!

Fab Stuff

11 72
2022-01-13

“Ten Beautiful Things” by and Maribel Lechuga is a beautiful gentle book about change. The stunning illustrations practically pop from the page while the story is truly beautiful. I felt a little sweaty eyed by the end. Just lovely.

12 65
2022-01-08

Joint No 1 in my is...

“Watercress” by and . A tender and gentle story about family and immigration. Poetic prose and utterly beautiful illustration combine to craft a poignant moving tale.

22 87
2021-12-22

Joint no 1 in my is...

“What is a River?” by Monika Vaicenaviciene. A book that explores the true importance of rivers to our lives. Beautiful, thoughtful and thought-provoking in equal measure. A delight.

21 103
2021-12-22

No 2 in my is...

“Bandoola” by . Bandoola takes us on a dangerous journey as 200 refugees and 53 elephants seek to escape The jungles of Myanmar at the turn of the war. A moving true story. Visually sumptuous. Fantastic.

18 50
2021-12-22

No 7 in my is...

“Wishes” by and . This Visually stunning story takes us on a harrowing journey of displacement. The use of “wishes” gives us true insight into the emotion and feelings. Powerful and heart-breaking

14 54
2021-12-21

No 11 in my is...

“A Shelter for Sadness” by and . A beautiful book about understanding and living with one’s sadness. A visually stunning and deeply emotional book. Important and powerful.

17 85
2021-12-21

No 16 in my is...

“I Am Smoke” by and . A fantastic book that explores the role of Smoke in our cultures, traditions and ours life. The art is extraordinary, the smoke almost dances on the page.

9 29
2021-12-19

No 19 in my 40 is ...

“The Little Wooden Robot and the Log Princess” by . An utterly delightful fairytale that both feels new and timeless. Magical storytelling full of warmth and humour and a wonderful visual narrative.

14 51
2021-12-19