Why am I passionate about this?
Iâm an award-winning children's book author-illustrator. Iâve spent the last fifteen years dreaming up stories that I hope will inspire curiosity and wonder in kids of all ages. Iâm also a life-long learner! I canât get enough info about this amazing world we live in. The more I learn, the more I realize that being a noticer, someone who slows down to observe the tiny details around them, will inspire questions and the need to find some surprising and fascinating answers. When my daughter asks a question (and there are many), my mantra has become, âI donât know, letâs find out!â I hope this list inspires your own adventurous inquiries.
Talitha's book list on inspiring childlike wonder for all ages
Why did Talitha love this book?
Wordless picture books are sometimes a bit tricky. How do you âreadâ them anyways?
But Journey (and its sequels Quest and Return) allow you to dive into the gorgeous artwork and compelling story. Just soak it all in, and youâll want to set off on your own adventure by the time you're done.
6 authors picked Journey as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it. This book is for kids age 4, 5, 6, and 7.
Be swept away on an elaborate flight of fancy in this Caldecott award-winning, wondrously illustrated picture book about self-determination and unexpected friendship.
The winner of the prestigious Caldecott Honor, and described by the New York Times as 'a masterwork', Aaron Becker's stunning, wordless picture book debut about self-determination and unexpected friendship follows a little girl who draws a magic door on her bedroom wall. Through it she escapes into a world where wonder, adventure and danger abound. Red marker pen in hand, she creates a boat, a balloon and a flying carpet which carry her on a spectacular journey ...âŠ