Alexis Deacon
Sylvester and the Magic Pebble, William Steig
This story is pretty much the gold standard as far as I am concerned. All of William Steig’s work is fantastic but this is particularly great. I don’t want to spoil it by analysing what makes it so good. Suffice to say it is the only time you’re likely to be moved to tears by a rock.
Would You Rather…, John Burningham
I agonised over the choices in this book for days on end when I was a child. I think this is such a good idea for a story that it should be an entire genre of picture books and not just one.
Green Eggs and Ham by Doctor Seuss
I have always loved weird food so I was fascinated by this. I still to this day want to try Green Eggs and Ham.
Dinner at Alberta’s by Russell Hoban, illustrated by James Marshall
What is family life like if you are a sullen crocodile with poor table manners? This book will tell you.
The Seven Crystal Balls and Prisoners of the Sun by Hergé
One of the greatest adventure stories ever drawn! The mummy, Rascar Capac, scared me silly when I was small but that just made me want to read more!
