Book List

Birds read so many picture books that the picture book authors know more or less. The following 10 authors have a profound influence on children's picture books, and their works are still sought after by children and parents all over the world.

Let's get to know this 10 writer with the birds. The rankings introduced are in no particular order ~

Grandpa Carl

Life and influence: In children's book circle, there is a saying that children who read Karl in childhood are happy.

Among the children's picture books, the first picture book created by the respected grandfather Carl is Brown Bear, Brown Bear, what are you reading? Since then, Grandpa Carl, who recovered his childhood fun, has started a picture book business, and picture books such as The Caterpillar and From Head to Foot have become classics.

Style: Grandpa Carl's picture book is a vivid and rough collage style. He likes to attract children's attention with bright shapes and color blocks. Simple words and illustrations composed of large colors make up a simple but interesting story.

Reading Guide: Grandpa Carl's picture book is suitable for 1-8 years old. In the cognitive stage of children, there is no need to tell stories very coherently. Picture books like my first book can help children identify key information, people and objects in pictures.

After children have the ability to read picture books independently, they can read the natural science picture book Mr. Haima. In addition, you can also make collages with your children to deepen your impression and interest.

Anthony Browne

Life and influence: As a picture book writer deeply loved by young readers, anthony browne's works have won many awards, including Kate Greenway Award, German Picture Book Award and Andersen Award.

Style: anthony browne has experience in medical illustration, so his paintings are exquisite and realistic, but he is also influenced by surrealist painters, so his paintings are bright in color, neat in composition and wonderful in conception.

Reading guide: suitable for children aged 3-8. Children around 3 years old should input more concepts about love and family relations. For example, "My Dad" vividly depicts the omnipotent father image through the child's perspective and exaggerated imagination.

Children who already have their own judgment are suitable for reading Willie series and can feel the philosophy of life from the stories. For example, in Willy the Coward, how does Willy, who never wants to be a coward again, become brave?

David Shannon

Life and influence: "David Can't" made David Shannon, who liked painting since childhood, win the Cadillac Silver Award and become famous in one fell swoop.

In addition, David Shannon's picture books were selected as "100 kinds of picture books that everyone should know" by the New York Public Library, and won the title of the best picture book of the year in The New York Times.

Style: David Shannon's picture books have distinct personal characteristics: rich colors, the picture looks a little naive, but the plot is full of whimsy, which is especially popular with children.

Reading guide: suitable for children aged 3-8. Children around the age of 3 learn basic living habits and rules through David series of picture books which are simple and repetitive in language.

Children aged 4-8 are suitable for watching pirate series, and adventurous boys definitely prefer this imaginative picture book. Moreover, when reading picture books, older children can distinguish and contact the content of picture books with the reality of life and enrich their life experience.

Dr. Seuss

Life and influence: Dr. Seuss 1904 was born in the United States on March 2nd. He is regarded as the most outstanding children's writer and educator in the 20th century.

Forty-eight wonderful educational picture books created in his life have sold 250 million copies worldwide, and won Cadillac Award, Oscar Award and Emmy Award, the highest honor of American picture books, twice.

In memory of Dr. Seuss, the American Education Association designated March 2nd, his birthday, as National Reading Day, also known as Seuss Reading Day.

Style of works: The style of works is bold and peculiar, and the imagination is extremely rich; There are many rhyming words and sentences, and the story is humorous. Good at using absurd and surprising ending techniques.

Reading Guide: Judging the difficulty of Dr. Seuss's works from the back cover color. The three colors of the back cover are blue, green and yellow.

Blue is suitable for reading for 2-5 years old, and its representative works include: One Fish and Two Fish, lanyu the Red Fish, The Fox in Socks, Jumping on Dad, etc. These books are Dr. Seuss's must-read picture books. There are fewer words and shorter sentences. Words often rhyme simply.

The suitable reading age for green and yellow back covers is 6- 10 years old. Representative works: cats in high hats, elephants hatching eggs, green eggs and ham, etc. These books are suitable for children who have a certain foundation in English. There are a little more words and a little longer sentences, but they are still rhyming and humorous.

Leo Lionni

Life and influence: Leo Lionni was born in Amsterdam, the Netherlands in 19 10. /kloc-immigrated to the United States at the age of 0/3 and later became an American children's literature writer and painter.

Although Leonie was 49 years old when he started to create picture books, he started a new era of picture books. His stories are lively, interesting and philosophical, and he is known as "Aesop in the 20th century".

He won the Cadic Prize four times and is a world-famous master of picture books. His works sell well all over the world and are deeply loved by children.

Style: Lionel's works are mostly about love, friendship, self-discovery, identity and so on. Exquisite and vivid illustrations and thought-provoking philosophy of life. Let children know how to affirm themselves and be their best.

Reading Guide: Judge the difficulty of Leonid's works through words and sentences. Works suitable for 2-5 years old include: My Color, Little Yellow and Little Blue, etc.

Works suitable for 4-9 years old include: Little Black Fish, Voldemort, One-inch Bug, Alexander and Clockwork Mouse, etc.

Moniz Sandak

Life and influence: maurice sendak (1928)/kloc-0 was born in new york, USA in June. He is a famous writer and illustrator of children's literature picture books.

He won the Cadcott Medal, the highest honor of American picture books, five times, and he was also the first American to win the Hans Christian Andersen Award.

Style: There are about 80 children's books designed and illustrated by Sandak in his life, of which about 20 are his own works. The strange stories and imaginative illustrations in his works make children feel scared or happy.

Many of his works are about children exploring and learning to gradually overcome their fears. If you like adventurous and imaginative children, I strongly recommend you to read his books.

Reading Guide: The difficulty of Sandak's works is judged by vocabulary and understanding. Works suitable for 2-5 years old are: Animal Country, Chicken Soup and Rice, Night Kitchen, etc.

Works suitable for 4-9 years old include: In that Far Away Place, Dear Lee, Mr. Rabbit and Beautiful Gifts, etc.

Sid hoff

Life and influence: Sidhoff (19 12) was born on September 4th, 2002. He is a Jewish-American cartoonist and children's literature writer, and one of the most famous cartoonists and children's literature writers in America in the 20th century.

Although he is a super cartoonist, it is his children's books that make Sid Hoff win an international reputation. He is famous for his early classic reading Danny and the Dinosaur.

Style: There are more than 60 children's works by Sid Hoff, whose themes are closely related to children's lives, such as friendship, school, spring outing, zoo and so on.

Make it easier for children to have a sense of identity. Beautiful lines, warm painting style and concise vocabulary, among which ICan Read series is the most famous masterpiece.

Reading Guide: Sid Hoff's children's cartoon style is very attractive to children. His works are generally simple. Among them, works suitable for 3-6 years old include: Danny and dinosaur series, original Stanley, Oliver elephant, Chester mustang, captain and cat, etc. These are very famous picture books suitable for children.

Mo Williams

Life and Influence: 1968 Born as an American writer, animator and children's writer. Since he created the picture book in 2003, his works have won Cadillac Award for three times, Dr. Seuss Award, American Library Association Book of the Year and other awards.

Style: mo williams likes to highlight the lines of the main characters with simple lines, which is convenient for children to imitate. The stories he created are very interesting and the characters are vivid. The "Pig Elephant" series and the "Pigeon" series are both impressive and full of laughter.

Reading Guide: His book is a must-read for children aged 2-6. 2-4 years old, you may wish to start with some classic bibliographies in the series "Piglets and Elephants" and "Don't let pigeons drive buses". For example, the winner of Cadillac Award in 2004, Don't Let Pigeons Drive the Bus! At first, parents were advised to focus on reading, and these two books are also very suitable for parent-child role-playing.

After the age of 4, you can watch the series "Gunasi Rabbit" which won the Kadik Award twice. Very touching!

Karen Katz

Life and Influence: Karen Katz studied at Yale University School of Art and Architecture. He mainly studies folk art, Indian miniature painting and Mexican art. Used to be a fashion designer, graphic designer, etc. Inspired by her daughter, she began to create picture books. Her picture books occupy the Amazon bestseller list all the year round.

Style: Karen Katz attaches great importance to the interactive experience between children and parents. She has incorporated many interactive elements into her book creation. For example, flip through, interact with family and so on. And close to the baby's life.

Reading Guide: Foreign children experts will recommend Karen Katz's books to children aged 0-3 when recommending reading materials for children. If you are a child aged 0-3, it is strongly recommended to choose "Where is the baby's navel? Count the number of kisses. I believe it will make your parent-child reading more interesting.

Babies after 2 years old can choose Karen Katz's habit-forming series, such as I can share, don't fight, etc. It is very conducive to the baby to cultivate good living habits.

Margaret Wise Brown

Life and Influence: margaret white Brown is a creative genius. Her Runaway Rabbit and Good Night Moon have been reprinted for decades.

Margaret was born in Brooklyn and went to boarding school in Connecticut on 1923. Be a teacher after graduation and create for children.

Style: Margaret likes small animals, and many stories are centered on animals. She is good at telling stories in concise and rhythmic words.

Although she has never been married and has no children, she has been trying to write from the perspective of children listening to stories, not adults telling stories.

Reading Guide: If your child is 0-3 years old, it is recommended to read this "Good Night Moon" as a picture book before going to bed. If you are 4 years old, you can read this classic "The Runaway Rabbit" with your children. These two books are very interesting and worth reading again.

The writers introduced by Birdie today are all famous masters in children's books, each of whom has his own unique creative style. When choosing picture books for children, you can refer to the author's style characteristics. Bo bird picture books can be borrowed. Come and poke the bird!