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fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

25 brilliant bedtime reads for your kids, chosen by Sarah Webb

Bedtime reading calms children, soothes caregivers, and enduring picture books can entertain curious minds and aid children in falling asleep.
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fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

The 25 Greatest Picture Books of the Past 25 Years

Picture books underwent an artistic and commercial revival, prompting creators to demand fresher, bolder, and less conventional works.
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fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

These Authors Hate "Best Of" Picture-Books Lists. We Asked Them to Judge Ours Anyway.

A curated list ranks the 25 best picture books of the past 25 years based on surveys of more than a hundred children's book professionals.
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fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago

65 Essential Children's Books

A picture book is a deceptively complex object: Ideally, it should be mind-expanding, psychologically astute, vividly illustrated, and-the most elusive criterion-fun. It must entertain the child without boring the grown-up to tears. And it should teach children to match sounds to meaning, pictures to objects, cause to effect, without feeling like homework. Finding picture books is easy; the market is glutted with them. The hard part is picking out just the right ones.
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fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

Why is late night TV the main frontline of the culture war?

Podcast episode covers HBO crime drama Task, independent birding documentary Listers, the Jimmy Kimmel broadcast controversy, plus Slate Plus bonus on picture books.
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fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

In Our Poll About the Best Picture Books of the Past 25 Years, One Got More Votes Than Any Other

Last Stop on Market Street showed that picture books featuring working-class characters can win major awards, become bestsellers, and deeply connect with diverse readers.
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fromCreative Bloq
2 months ago

Want to illustrate picture books? This advice is invaluable

The profile of picture books has significantly improved, with contemporary creators showcasing their potential across ages.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

Something playful': celebrating the art of endpapers in children's books

Endpapers have transformed from decorative elements into crucial components that enhance the storytelling experience in picture books.
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