Picture Books Contain Power

"We know each reader brings to a book their own personal experiences, but I don’t think we can ever fully predict how they will react to a story. Therein lies the power [of picture books]."

-Margie Myers-Culver

Portrait of Georgina Gaskin by Arthur Gaskin,
The Yellow Book, Vol. 9

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Picture Book Audience

"Picture books transcend their intended audience."
-Margie Myers-Culver

Bookplate by Harry Townsend
Courtesy University of Illinois Library

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I Can Show You the World

"Picture books are an entire world you can hold in your hands."

-Margie Myers-Culver

From Cavallini & Company via BetterWorldBooks

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Isn't It Always Picture Book Month?

Thanks to Dianne de Las Casas

November is the month we set aside to celebrate the picture book as art form, teaching tool, muse, and BFF. Check the posts each day to hear from a new Picture Book Month Ambassador.

More than that, I hope you will take the time to read to someone special in your life. It doesn't always have to be a child. For more on the power of picture books, read Margie Myers-Culver's heart-warming account on Writing for Kids While Raising Them.