3 good kids books?

Question

Hi, I need to write an analysis on 3 kids books and wanted some suggestions. I need 1 classic (30 years or older) and one contemporary (less than ten years old) and one book that has been considered to be very popular. They should all be for the same age range. Preferably between pre-school to 1st grade.

Answer 1

Franklin the Turtle books are very popular, and I love anything by Kevin Henkes - Owen, Chester's Way, Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse, Sheila Rae the Brave, Chrysanthemum.

Just a few thoughts of some that had not been mentioned.  

Where the Wild Things Are, Madeline, Swimmy, Anything by James Marshall, Harold and the Purple Crayon, The Runaway Bunny, The Carrot Seed, Goodnight Moon, Little Bear.  Drummer Hoff is from the sixties and kids love that one.

The Dinosaur books by Jane Yolen are good - How Do Dinosaurs Eat Their Food?

Curious George

Click Clack Moo or any of the other books by Doreen Cronin - great!

There are so many to list.

Of course Eric Carle and Dr. Seuss.

If you go older kiddos, Ramona the Pest, Junie B. Jones, Pippi Longstocking, Amelia Bedelia, Mrs. Piggle Wiggle, the Clifford books, Mrs. Nelson is Missing.

Magic Tree House Books are wildly popular too.

Little Miss and Mr. Books (Mr. Happy, Mr. Tickle, Little Miss Bossy, etc.)

Perhaps call your local library and talk to the children librarian.

You can also go look for a book that is an anthology of Children's Lit for the 20th Century.

http://www.amazon.com/20th-Century-Child...

(This is one of my favorites and great for anyone to have to use as a guide to what books you want to add to your classroom library.)

Here is another list of the best 100 boks of the 20th Century (I forgot Little Blue and Little Yellow - another one that is so neat)

http://www.cattermole.com/page4.htm

If I were doing this project, I would look for some authors that are not the first ones that come to mind, I think it shows more in depth thought into the assignment.

Good luck!

Answer 2

Green Eggs and Ham is the best classic.

How to eat fried worms

Dr. Seuss ABC

Answer 3

I would have also suggested "Caps for Sale" or "Where the Wild Things Are" as my classic choices, but others beat me to the punch. So, here are my classic book suggestions:

"Goodnight Moon" by Margaret Wise Brown; pictures by Clement Hurd [This is a definitive classic and a perennial favorite of young people. I'd wager there is a copy of this book in more than half the households in the United States.]

http://www.amazon.com/Goodnight-Moon-Ann...

Other classics:

"Harold and the Purple Crayon" by Crockett Johnson [This too is a definitive classic--uncomplicated illustrations complement simple text that chronicles Harold's imaginary journey].

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_b/104-...

"Millions of Cats" by Wanda Gag [A favorite!]

http://www.amazon.com/Millions-Cats-Pict...

"Corduroy" by Don Freeman [A beloved tale! I adore the ending].

http://www.amazon.com/Corduroy-Don-Freem...



My contemporary book selection (and I strongly urge you to stop by your local library or bookstore and pick it up) is:

"Duck on a Bike" by David Shannon [It's a terrific read-aloud, especially in the hands of an adept storyteller (like me--it ain't braggin' if you can do it). It lends itself to vocalizations and voice inflections, and the ending is just wonderful].

http://www.amazon.com/Duck-Bike-David-Sh...

My popular book choice (which is also a contemporary title) is "Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus" by Mo Willems [It's also a great read-aloud book because it begs for audience participation. Children adore having this read to them].

http://www.amazon.com/Dont-Let-Pigeon-Dr...

Here are some other books you may consider:

"The Long-Nosed Pig" by Keith Faulkner; ill. by Jonathan Lambert [pop-up book]

"The Wide-Mouthed Frog" by Keith Faulkner; ill. by Jonathan Lambert [pop-up book]

"Shark in the Park" by Nick Sharrat [Fun!]

"Bark, George" by Jules Feiffer [Hysterical!]

"T is for Terrible" by Peter McCarty

"Some Dogs Do" by Jez Alborough [I could read this book every day for the rest of my life--so positive do I think its message is].

"Duck in the Truck" by Jez Alborough

"Louella Mae, She's Run Away" by Karen Beaumont Alarcón; ill. by Rosanne Litzinger

"The Wolf's Chicken Stew" by Keiko Kasza

"Rosie's Walk" by Pat Hutchins

"The Teeny Tiny Woman: An Old English Ghost Tale" by Barbara Seuling [There are many versions of this story but this is my favorite].

"Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale" by Mo Willems ["Knuffle Bunny Too" was published earlier this year

"Leonardo, the Terrible Monster" by Mo Willems

"Edwina, the Dinosaur that Didn't Know She Was Extinct" by Mo Willems

"Sheep in a Jeep" by Nancy Shaw; ill. by Margot Apple

"Oh My Oh My Oh Dinosaurs!" by Sandra Boynton

"The Missing Piece" by Shel Silverstein

"The Missing Piece Meets the Big O" by Shel Silverstein

"The Very Quiet Cricket" by Eric Carle

"Fish Eyes: A Book You Can Count On" by Lois Ehlert

"Banana Moon" by Janet Marshall

"Dinosaur Roar" by Paul & Henrietta Stickland

"How Loud Is a Lion?" by Stella Blackstone; ill. by Clare Beaton

"Clickety Clack" by Robert & Amy Spence; ill. by Margaret Spengler

"One Red Dot" by David A. Carter [pop-up book]

"Blue 2" by David A. Carter [pop-up book]

"600 Black Spots" by David A. Carter [pop-up book]

"Arrowville" by Geefwee Bodoe

"No, David!" by David Shannon [Check out David's other adventures, too].

"Ella Sarah Get Dressed" by Margaret Chodos-Irvine

"Click, Clack Moo: Cows That Type" by Doreen Cronin; ill. by Betsy Lewin

"How Do Dinosaurs Say Goodnight?" by Jany Yolen; ill. by Mark Teague

"How Do Dinosaurs Get Well Soon?" by Jany Yolen; ill. by Mark Teague

"How Does a Dinosaur Eat His Food?" by Jany Yolen; ill. by Mark Teague [There are several other books about dinosaurs from this author and illustrator].

"The Dot" by Peter H. Reynolds

"Ish" by Peter H. Reynolds

"The Spider and the Fly" by Mary Howitt; ill. by Tony DiTerlizzi

"Imogene's Antlers" by David Small

"Just Like Heaven" by Patrick McDonnell

"The Gift of Nothing" by Patrick McDonnell

"Hug Time" by Patrick McDonnell

"Un Gato y un Perro" by Clare Masurel

"Bear Snores On" by Karma Wilson; ill. by Jane Chapman

"I'm the Biggest Thing in the Ocean" by Kevin Sherry

"The Little School Bus" by Carol Roth; ill. by Pamela Paparone

"Ten Dirty Pigs/Ten Clean Pigs" by Carol Roth; ill. by Pamela Paparone

"Nana Upstairs & Nana Downstairs" by Tomie dePaola

I've read the above picture books numerous times with great cheer (and some tears) from many audiences. Click on my profile and e-mail me. I would be happy to correspond with you and make further suggestions. I'd also encourage to stop by your local library and chat with the children's librarians there to get their recommendations. They can be a terrific resource. I'd also suggest you find a copy of Jim Trelease's "The Read Aloud Handbook." http://www.trelease-on-reading.com/ It's an invaluable resource for parents, godparents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, etc. Another tremendous source of information is "Parent's Guide to the Best Books for Children," published by The New York Times and edited by Eden Ross Lipson.

Answer 4

Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll could be the classic.

the Alice in Wonderland site is

http://www.alice-in-wonderland.net/

Junie B. Jones books by Barbara Park are really good.

the Junie B. website is

http://www.randomhouse.com/kids/junieb/

Dr.Suess sould be the popular book

The Dr.Seuss site is

http://www.seussville.com/

the sites could provide good info for ur analysis

Best of Luck!!!!!!!

Answer 5

Classic: Caps for Sale

Contemporary: Brown Bear Brown Bear What do You See?

Very Popular: The Hungry Catapillar. All are for preschoolers.

Answer 6

Classic - where the wild things are (1963) - Maurice Sendak

contemporary - Elmer (1989) - David McKee

popular - The Gruffalo - (1999) Julia Donaldson

All for ages 3-7years.

You can't beat these books! Trust me!

Answer 7

2 great authors, with more than one book is:

eric carle... the hungry catapillar & more

dr. seus..... cat in the hat & more

also

look for books at stores that say something like "the best fairy-tale book for kids"

Answer 8

ok well a classic one could be charolets web then the second one could be a dr susse book and then walt disney books on willie the steam boat

Answer 9

Hi! Your homework sounds a lot like mine.  

Classic: Where the Wild Things Are http://www.amazon.com/Where-Wild-Things-...

Contemporary: Chicka Chicka 123 http://www.amazon.com/Chicka-Boom/dp/068...

Popular: The Very Hungry Caterpillar http://www.amazon.com/Very-Hungry-Caterp...

hope that helps!

Answer 10

1- when i feel angry

2- a baby sister for frances

3- what is the world made of?

Answer 11

For classic nothing will beat out Beatrix Potter's Peter Rabbit. I have one of the Original copies of it.

The Polar Express for less than 10 Years Old

Of course Dr. Suess books seem to be the most popular for that age group.

Answer 12

Dr. Seuse, Cat in the hat! gotta do that one.  couldn't help you with the other ones, sorry.

Answer 13

1 classic....The Little Engine That Could..  from the 1940s?

1 contemporary......Panda Bear, Panda Bear, what do you hear?   by Bil Martin pictures by Eric Carle..2003

1 popular  Hop on Pop by Dr. Seuss 1963