Nao Matsui, the father of Japanese picture books, said that the words in picture books are condensed and both rational and emotional. When parents read picture books to their children, it is like sowing seeds of happiness, and the seeds take root in the children's hearts. , an unbreakable parent-child relationship will be established between parents and children.

Its content can stimulate dialogue between parents and children and connect the telepathy between parents and children.

There are many beautiful things in the world. Picture books help us narrow our horizons, set the focus of our vision, create concrete images, and bring them to our children and us. These things that we saw inadvertently, paid attention to but did not really experience with our hearts, suddenly became noticeable, and our happiness was magnified.

Picture books are also the starting point of imagination, providing children with opportunities to experience and run wild.

Children cannot grow up without the nourishment of picture books.

You may be wondering, should children over 6 years old still read picture books? Of course, even we adults love it very much and can draw nutrients and energy from it.

1. About love

-Parent-child love-

? No.1

Little Bean 小豆豆

< p> If the child gets used to your absence, you will no longer be important

Content introduction: Once upon a time there was a little girl named Xiao Doudou. Her father is very busy and has no time to tell her stories. Xiaodoudou could only wait and wait, and then... her father finally came back and told her a story. But the little beans have sprouted.

Sichuan Mama’s opinion: This British picture book is very simple, with only one sentence or even no words on each page. But it is quietly touching and reflective. As a parent, there will always be a time when you want to escape from the annoying household chores, ignore the clingy children, get some air or do what you want to do. But home and children are always lingering in my mind and cannot be forgotten. However, if the child is used to your absence, just like the father in the picture book, who waits for the little beans to grow into bean sprouts before returning to her, maybe you are not that important anymore...

? No.2

Love You Forever

As long as I am here, I will love you forever

Content introduction: The creation of this book comes from the author Robert Munsch wrote a song for his two children who died in infancy: "I'll love you forever, I'll like you for always, As long as I'm living, my baby you'll be." The mother in the picture book kept reading these words, and her son slowly grew from a croaking baby to running around the house, entering a period of teenage rebelliousness, and finally left home and grew up independently. But as he aged, he still The child murmured, Love you forever...

Since its publication in 1986, it has sold 15 million copies worldwide.

Sichuan Mama’s thoughts: These few words have always touched our hearts, reminding us of our parents’ love for us and our love for our children. It's that simple, as long as I'm here, I will love you forever, Love you forever...

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The Runaway Bunny "The Runaway Bunny"

A joyful and strange chase in fantasy

Content introduction: One day, a little rabbit suddenly announced to his mother that he was going to "leave home and run away." The mother was neither surprised nor even asked why. Instead, she said, "If you run away, I will chase you, because you are my little baby!" Then, a fantasy unfolded. The cheerful and strange chasing game begins. . .

Sichuan Mama's opinion: "The Runaway Rabbit" always makes young readers feel a sense of peace and tranquility. Because almost every young child has imagined leaving home like a little rabbit in a game, using this method to test his mother’s love for him, and the experience of this little rabbit is like their own game, bringing them There was a wonderful sense of security.

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The Giving Tree The Giving Tree

A slightly sad touch

Content introduction: A lesson about selflessness The story of a giving tree and a greedy child. A heartwarming story with a touch of sadness that comforts people's hearts. There is no happy ending, the ending is a bit sad and helpless.

Sichuan Mama’s opinion: A truly good picture book does not tell us what is right and what we should do; it allows us to understand and feel through words and pictures. Just like "The Giving Tree", is this a story about parents and children, friends, or God and his people? We have to experience it ourselves.

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Owl Moon "Owl under the Moon"

A picture book as beautiful as a prose poem

Content introduction: In a On a windless winter night, the father took the girl to visit the owls in the forest. The moon hung high in the sky, reflecting the whole sky so brightly. The whistle of the train came from the distance, long, low and a little sad. The whistle was answered by waves of dog barking... The girl didn't dare to make any sound on the way, because her father kept reminding her that visiting owls must be very quiet. On the empty snow, the two of them walked one after another, leaving only footprints of different lengths. The father and the little girl seemed to be in a dreamlike tranquility, quietly tracking the owl's whereabouts. What kind of adventure is this? Can they find the long-awaited owl?

Sichuan Mama’s opinion: This book is really great! It is one of my favorite picture books. Not only has it won the Caldecott Medal and other awards, but in this picture book that is like a beautiful prose poem, apart from the light blue sky and tree shadows, there seems to be only white snow left. and moonlight. We were wrapped in the blue and white of the book, and walked deep and shallow in the snow with the little girl in anticipation of the owl's appearance.

? No.6

My Dad

Father’s presence is everywhere

Content introduction: "My Dad" can be said to be It is the author's gift to all fathers. However, judging from Anthony Brown's life, this picture book also has the meaning of commemorating his own father. Anthony Brown once said: "My father is a very special person. He looks strong and confident, but he also has a shy and sensitive side, a bit like the gorilla I love to draw. In addition to teaching me how to draw, he also encouraged I play various sports, such as rugby, football and cricket..." This father, who he regarded as tall and strong, died suddenly of illness when Anthony Brown was seventeen years old, which deeply affected him. It took many years to get out of the gloom.

Sichuan mother’s opinion: Anthony Brown said that the tawny plaid nightgown, pajamas and shoes worn by his father in "My Dad" were his father's clothes. They have been stored in boxes for many years and are still on them. The smell of father. The plaid pattern on the nightgown not only appears on Dad, but also on the title page and toast. Perhaps, in Anthony Brown's eyes, his father's figure is everywhere!

? No.7

Little Witch

What is the use of having a son?

Content introduction: Thomas's mother, who depended on each other for life, suddenly fell ill. Thomas heard that the little witch in Jianshan could cure the disease, so he took the only melon in the vegetable garden and found the little witch. witch. The eccentric but omniscient little witch has long known the purpose of Thomas coming to her. She said that as long as Thomas could do something fun for her, she could help him mix the medicine. However, no matter what Thomas did, he could not satisfy the little witch.

Sichuan mother’s opinion: Whether he is naughty or good, his son loves his mother the most. When his mother encounters difficulties, you can’t imagine how brave, capable and loving he will be for her. How deep!

-Brotherhood-

? No.8

The Rabbit in Spring

How an only child longs for a sibling

Content introduction: The rabbits living in the woods all have their own brothers and sisters, but little rabbit Smudge does not. He really wants to have a brother and sister! Everyone told him: "It will be there in the spring." However, it will take a long time for spring to come... Pay attention to those children who are also pursuing endless pursuits in the long expectation of life, and tell them : As long as hope doesn’t stop, as long as the pursuit of the spiritual world doesn’t stop, those dreams will eventually come to you one day.

Sichuan Mama’s opinion: A heart-warming story about family, continuity, growth and loneliness. The rabbit is very cute.

? No.9

Hansel and Gretel "Hansel and Gretel"

Incredibly beautiful

Content introduction: A big building Beside the forest, there lived a poor woodcutter with his wife and two children; the boy was Henschel and the girl was Gretel. Their life is very difficult. Once there was a famine and there was no food to eat. In the evening, the wife said: "Early tomorrow morning, we will take the children to the forest..." Henschel and Gretel were abandoned in the forest by their cruel mother and penniless father, and were about to starve to death. However, the two of them then encountered a magnificent candy house, in which lived an old woman who wanted to fatten up the children and eat them! Will his sister, who depends on him for life, rescue her brother? Can they ever return to their home?

Sichuan Mama’s impressions: "Hanschel and Gretel" from Grimm’s fairy tales, reinterpreted by Paul O. Zelinsky, a picture book master who has won the Caldecott Medal four times, and each double page is lifelike. It shows a world rich in details, colors and sensibility, and is incredibly beautiful, so it is called the best version of this fairy tale.

-One generation apart-

? No.10

Grandfather's Journey "Grandfather's Journey"

The most beautiful picture book in history

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Content introduction: The vast ocean, the spectacular desert, the noisy city... Grandpa came to this brand new country and settled here, but when his daughter grew up, he remembered his hometown; he returned home with nostalgia After arriving in the motherland, I saw the mountains and rivers of my hometown again, but I began to miss the plants and trees in a foreign country...

Sichuan Mama’s thoughts: Won the Caldecott Gold Medal in the United States, and won the New York Times annual award It has won 9 international awards including Best Picture Book, and is known as "the most beautiful picture book in history". It tells the story of my grandfather's life. The text in this book is full of affection and touching; the pictures are exquisite and warm, just like old photos full of history and memories.

? No.11

Nana in the city Grandma’s red cloak

Describes the close relationship between the grandson and grandma

Content introduction: The story is about a little boy who went to the city to visit his grandmother, but he was frightened by the noisy environment and the scary crowds in the city. However, grandma told him that everything would be different from what he saw in front of him the next morning. Grandma spent one night knitting a red cloak for the little boy. The next day, the boy put on a red cloak and spent a day playing in the city with his grandma. This "magic" cloak made the little boy gradually braver, and the sights, sounds, and smells of the city became beautiful...< /p>

Sichuan Mama’s Opinion: This is a warm and loving story. Through concise words and vivid colors, it expresses the changes in the child’s inner feeling towards the city. It also delicately depicts the relationship between the grandson and the grandma. of intimacy. The story also gives us certain enlightenment: as children grow up, they will always encounter certain confusions; at this time, we can learn from the grandmother in this story, look at the problem from the child's perspective, provide timely help to the child, and give them The courage to grow.

-Friendship-

? No.12

Lost and Found 《Lost and Found》

Heartwarming Lost and Found

< p> Content introduction: This is a warm and fresh picture book, reflecting the purest love and emotions in children's hearts. It's about a little boy who meets a penguin one day. The penguin didn't say a word, but always followed him, like a shadow. The little boy thought he understood the penguin's silence. He thought that the penguin must be lost, so the boy hoped to help the penguin find its way home.

Sichuan Mama’s opinion: The little boys in Oliver Jeffer’s books are always very persistent, and they work tirelessly to find what they want. In the story Lost and Found, in addition to persistence, it brings us more emotions.

Children will be particularly quiet when reading this story. Because every child is like the penguin and the child in the book, lonely and sensitive at heart. Children will also learn that helping others involves some effort, but there will also be unexpected rewards, such as a friend.

? No.13

Corduroy Little Bear Coco

I like you the way you are, but I will make you better

Introduction: There is a little bear on the shelf in the shopping mall, named Corduroy (Coco). For a long time, no one has cared about it. One day, a little girl discovered this little bear. After some twists and turns, the little girl finally bought Corduroy. They finally became the friends each other longed to have.

Sichuan Mama’s opinion: A universally recognized classic, a frequent visitor to every book list. This image of Coco the bear wearing green corduroy overalls with a button missing has also been loved by countless children. This book is worth reading again and again, and the more children read it, the more they will like it. It’s magical, right?

? No.14

There Is a Bird on Your Head《There is a bird on your head》

Laugh with your baby

Content introduction: The little pig is sometimes careless, but the little elephant is always very careful; the little pig is always cheerful, but the little elephant is always unhappy. They are best friends. The little pig can always bring happiness to the little elephant, but it is precisely because of the little elephant's care that the little pig can be so relaxed. Two birds fell in love with each other on the baby elephant's head, making a nest and hatching chicks. This made the baby elephant very worried. At this time, his good friend Piggy gave him a good idea: ask the birds to move to other places. The little elephant really told the birds, and it really worked, but where did the birds move to?

Sichuan Mama’s opinion: In order to create a novel, the author of this book will read it to adults before reading it to children. If adults can’t help but laugh, he will know that this book is suitable for children. Let us follow the footsteps of the little pig and the elephant and laugh with the baby.

? No.15

Pumpkin Soup

When friendship encounters conflict...

Content introduction: There is a man in the woods. In an old white house, three friends make pumpkin soup in the same way every day. The kitten cuts the pumpkin, the squirrel stirs it, and the duck puts appropriate salt. One day, the duck wants to change positions, but the other two don't agree, and something happens. After a quarrel, the duck ran away from home, and then the kitten and the squirrel were worried about their friend and went out to look for it.

Sichuan Mama’s opinion: Friendship is an eternal topic, no matter adults or children, anyone living in a group will face it, and everyone needs friendship. Friendship is beautiful, but harmony and happiness in friendship may only be temporary, and conflicts are inevitable.

Because of their special nature, children will have conflicts with brothers, sisters or friends over some very small things. They need to learn how to resolve such conflicts and regain friendship. This situation often happens during their growth. It is also the driving force for their growth and can push them to quickly learn new skills to better adapt to their future lives.

? No.16

Bear Snores On "Snoring Bear"

Let’s feel the warm friendship together

Content introduction: During the long, cold winter, in the deep, dark tree holes in the forest, the big brown bear slept deeply and snored. The little animals came to the cave to keep warm. While they were making black tea and popping corns, the big bear was still snoring! Later, Big Bear woke up and found that there were so many uninvited guests having a party, and he was not invited. What should Big Bear do? Is it also willing to play with other small animals?

Sichuan Mama’s opinion: Although Bear Snores On depicts a winter story, it is still warm because of the warm friendship between small animals. The language in this picture book is very beautiful, but compared to other picture books, it is a little difficult. During parent-child reading, parents can first explain the story to their babies in Chinese, and then reinterpret it in English after the babies are familiar with the plot.

? No.17

A Sick Day for Amos McGee "Amos McGee"

A picture book that needs to be read quietly

Content introduction: Day after day, Mr. Amos leads a regular life. After getting up, freshening up, putting on uniform, taking the bus, and starting work at the zoo. However, he spends some time with his animal friends every day: playing chess with the elephant, racing with the tortoise, accompanying the shy penguin, blowing the nose of the rhinoceros, and finally telling bedtime stories to the owl.

One morning, the animals discovered that their old friend did not come to work. The animals waited and waited, but they didn't wait. It turns out that the old gentleman called in sick. The next day, the animals decided to visit their old friend. A heartwarming journey begins slowly from the zoo. . .

Sichuan Mama’s opinion: There are no gorgeous colors, no thrilling and bizarre stories in the book, and the overall style of painting is plain and old. But why did it win the Caldecott Gold Medal? Only when you calm down, open it, and talk face to face with it can you realize the true meaning of companionship that the book brings to us. It seems that I have to slow down my voice and pace when reading, for fear of disturbing the animals and Amos in the book.

-Love-

? No.18

The Marriage Trilogy

The most complete trilogy, learn about marriage with your children

Content introduction: The love trilogy of the German writer Daniela Kulot: "The Crocodile Falls in Love with the Giraffe", "Moving Over and Moving Over" and "A Match Made in Nature" are very classic books for educating children on marriage and love. Of course, parents will gain a lot from reading them.

"Crocodile Falls in Love with Giraffe" can be described as a "love chapter", describing the difficult love process between a crocodile and a giraffe; "Move Over, Move Over" can be described as a "marriage chapter", describing the struggles in their lives together. Difficulties; "A Couple Made in Nature" can be described as a "social chapter", describing how they endured and escaped when faced with ridicule from outsiders, and finally gained everyone's understanding and welcome.

Sichuan mother’s opinion: Perhaps, in the eyes of many parents, falling in love with their babies is unbelievable. Can they understand it when they are so young? In fact, children aged 3-6 are in a gender-sensitive period. If your baby often asks you questions such as what marriage is, then you might as well take him to read this interesting picture book.

-Happiness-

? No.19

Happiness

Don’t forget your original intention, happiness is actually very simple

Introduction: What is happiness for a sheep? Happiness is eating grass, playing with his children, eating more grass, chatting with the neighbors, and having a good sleep. But what if the sheep has more time? What if he wins the lottery?

Sichuan Mama’s opinion: Each of us pursues happiness throughout our lives, but what exactly is happiness? As we continue to pursue it, have we forgotten or blurred its original meaning? If this is the case, how can we guide our children to correctly understand happiness and share the feeling of happiness with them? You might as well take a look at "Happiness" by the famous German picture book writer Jutta Bauer.

? No.20

"The Color of Happiness"

What should plain and strong family happiness look like?

Content introduction: On a winter night, a red bear mother and a green bear father gave birth to a white polar bear baby. From then on, their family of three lived a simple and happy life. This is how a happy life is, you and I, hand in hand, side by side, walking through the four seasons together, seeing all the colorful colors, growing up with you; in front of your eyes and in your heart, there will always be a bright light.

Sichuan Mama’s opinion: The green bear and the red bear live happily together. One day, their child Little White Bear was born. Red is the color of gentle and loving mothers. Green is the color of the tall and strong father... What color is the life of the little white bear? The story uses warm stories, beautiful pictures, and touching sentences to tell us what plain yet strong family happiness should look like.