For children aged two or three, or even younger, what kind of picture book is a good picture book?
This is the question I am most asked.
I understand the confusion of parents.
On the one hand, the child is still young, has limited comprehension, and does not concentrate for a long time, so it is difficult to read a book with his parents quietly.
On the other hand, many young picture books that are said to be very famous seem a bit dull and simple to adults, and the plot and pictures do not appear outstanding. What exactly is a good picture book for
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What kind of good picture books do children like to read?
We may be able to find answers from classic picture books that have been proven by the reading experience of millions of young readers.
has a set of young picture books, which has been published in more than 60 countries around the world in more than 29 languages over the past 30 years, with a total sales of more than 30 million copies, making it popular all over the world.
is it - one of the cutest picture books in the world: mouse bobo.
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"Bobo" series is a typical representative of excellent young picture books, and its characteristics are very distinctive.
Simple ≠ simple
Simple and friendly character image, you can be good friends by holding hands.
From the world
The most famous rabbit
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to the most popular pig
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Then look at mouse bobo
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"Mouse bobo learns to swim" inner page
thick lines + clear color blocks, easily outline an interesting animal image, which looks very "simple", and children may even think - this is the one I drew yesterday.
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"Mouse Bobo Learning to Swim" Inner Page
But it is by no means "simple". After years of change and trends, it remains fresh. You can repeatedly savor it, and there are even a large number of lovers across ages.
To achieve this, the creator requires keen artistic intuition and accurate connection with children's psychology.
In addition to image, personality characteristics are also very important.
Bobo's creator Lucy Cass described her in her mind like this:
" She is always happy and very positive and optimistic. She has no worries and no much worries. I hope that children of young age can feel the joy and the joy of life from Bobo's story."
peace≠ boring
A firm and peaceful life gives children a stable sense of security.
What are the experiences of Mouse Bobo in the book? Taking a bath, sleeping, playing games with children... is basically the daily routine of an ordinary child. Such stories often confuse adults - what is the point? There are no beautiful scenery, no big adventures, no monsters and aliens...
"Bobo wants to sleep" "Bobo wants to take a bath" inner page
In fact, what children of young age need most is by no means fresh and exciting. What they need most is such a peaceful daily life.
Psychologists regard "sense of security" as the basis for a person's healthy psychology. For children, a sense of security comes not only from the love and care of their parents, but also from the order and stability of trivial matters in life.
Every day, you always wake up at about the same time, and you can always eat your favorite breakfast; you always go to the familiar small park at a fixed time; you will always meet friends; friends each have their own personalities and hobbies, and we are familiar with each other...
"Bobo Go Shopping" "Bobo Go to the Playground" Inside page
The message conveyed to children by such an orderly life is that everything is in control, so they will feel relaxed and comfortable.
Excellent picture books for young children can always be in the same frequency as children in terms of experience and feelings.The creative process of the mouse Bobo series is almost accompanied by the growth of the four children of author Lucy Cassenth. Children's daily life, birthday, teeth change...
every bit becomes Bobo's story. Although it is not prosperous, it is full of various daily fun. What Bobo brings to the children is not surprise and excitement, but the peace and comfort of life.
Moderate fresh
Open the child's radius of life
"Read ten thousand books and travel thousands of miles". Although this sentence seems old-fashioned, it summarizes the role of "reading" in an incisive and accurate manner.
Reading can broaden your horizons and enrich your experiences, allowing readers to experience experiences that have not been seen in real life in advance. This is not only applicable to adult books, but also to picture books.
Children like mouse Bobo not only because of the kindness of "she is the same as me", but also because they often have fresh experiences with Bobo. The "fresh" mentioned here is not imaginary, but things that are likely to appear in children's lives tomorrow. The "First Experience" series of
Bobo is a typical example of this.
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As long as things have not been experienced are new. Children's growth is actually a process of "freshness" gradually becoming "familiar".
(especially for relatively timid and slow-tempered children) they have the opportunity to experience it in advance and be mentally prepared. When facing the future, children will be much calmer and calmer.
"Mouse Bobo Goes to the Hospital" Inside Page
Whether it was the first time to see a dentist or the first time to learn swimming, Lucy Cazens presented the whole process to the children in Bobo's experience in every detail.
"Mouse Bobo Go to the Library" inner page
And, she fully understands which link is more likely to make people worry and which part will make people laugh. She gently and cleverly mixed a little worry, a little nervousness, a lot of curiosity, care and love, making the children believe that the unknown is nothing scary. And, when I really face these "firsts", I am full of confidence because I have already understood it.
"Mouse Bobo Participates in the Sports Games" Inside page
A good picture book for young children should be like "Bobo", which is like "Bobo", embellishes with fun and laughter, holds children's hands, and accompanys them to move forward positively in their ever-changing growth experience.
"Mouse Bobo goes to the beach for vacation" inner page
