Lauren's Picture Books

Pass the Jam Jim

 Kate Umansky/Margaret Chamberlin

Pass the Jam, Jim was an enjoyable picture book to read. I have read this book to my Year 4 class on Prac and also on prac last year. The students loved the story line, along with the structure of the story. The repetition on this story had the students reading along, as well as the interesting alliteration.

Koala Lou

Mem Fox

Koala Lou, was again an enjoyable story to read. I found it interesting as it covers a topic such as not feeling enough love and attention from Mum which is what many children may be able to relate to. As far as children's picture books go, I would definitely reccommend this story.

Hairy MacClary

Lynn Dodd

Hairy MacClary is a brilliant children's book that brings a lot to the table. I found the repetition of this picture book to be fascinating and I loved the way it kept repeating each person. The names of characters along with the places used in this story were funny and witty and children will love this.

Animalia

Graeme Base

Graeme Base has written this book to have so many levels for the reader to explore. With the alliteration through the alphabet, to the eye spy for the picture of his as a child. This was a beautiful book to read and look at, each page showed a new adventure. With the use of animals this book opens a world of miniature stories for children to explore.

Spot goes to school

Eric Hill

With the use of lift flaps and simple pictures, this story book was basic but fun for children. The theme raised in this story is overcoming the fears of your first day at school. Eric Hill is clever in his simple use of easy, understandable language which makes this book readable for very young children.

Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Three Little Pigs

Jess Stockham

Jess Stockham approaches each of these stories through the original traditional stories yet adds an element of fun to them. With the lift up flaps incorporated it allows students to engage more in the stories. The 'flip-up' flaps encourage prediction and discussion, and well-known stories will give young readers confidence.