100 Scope Notes Burning Question of the Day (#2)
I have questions, you have the answers. Let’s solve some of children’s literature most vexing questions with the 100 Scope Notes Burning Question of the Day.
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Today is a big one. I’ve asked this question in the past, but this time, it counts. Search your feelings, then please answer the question below.
Previously . . .
Burning Question of the Day #1
Filed under: Question of the Day
About Travis Jonker
Travis Jonker is an elementary school librarian in Michigan. He writes reviews (and the occasional article or two) for School Library Journal and is a member of the 2014 Caldecott committee. You can email Travis at scopenotes@gmail.com, or follow him on Twitter: @100scopenotes.
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This could be an unpopular opinion, but there are days when I would put William Steig over both of them.
Benji, your in good company. I’d pick Steig over anyone else every single day. #SteigforWilderAward
Chicken Soup with Rice is an elegant little book for the ages.
Um, I’m not seeing the question. All I’m seeing is “Previously…” (and the link to BQofDay #1)
Apparently, I’m missing something.
Turns out, what I’m missing is something within Google Chrome that allows me to see the “Who’s Best” link. Very strange.
Seuss for very young children, Sendak for the rest of your life. Wild Things is STILL a favorite and I’m 38.
I absolutely love William Stein, as well! Sylvester and the Magic Pebble actually made me ache with wanting more story when I was a child. He’s poignant and emotive and lovely. This is a tough one, though, as I never enjoy reading picture books aloud to children more than I do when reading Dr. Seuss. Do we have to choose?