Top Ten Book Covers and Illustrations

Once again I’m chiming in with another Top Ten list on a day that isn’t Tuesday!  Today is…..

Top Ten Book Covers and Illustrations

Since I read so many amazing picture books (and novels with pictures), I thought I would highlight my favorite picture books.  Most of these are chosen solely because of their covers, but a few are sprinkled in with just amazing illustrations in general.

Press Here, by Herve Tullet

This is a fun book with lots of primary colors, dots, and a fun an interactive text.  Seriously, press there and have fun with the colors!

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Dave the Potter:  Artist, Poet, Slave, by Laban Carrick Hill, Illustrated by Bryan Collier

This cover is eye catching and drew me to this book.  I can see Dave’s artistry, his dedication to his craft, and his focus on beauty.

 

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There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly, by Simms Taback

I really enjoyed the art style in this book.  It is fun to explore the various cut-outs as the old lady swallows more things!

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Corduroy, by Don Freeman

This book’s cover drew me in – the warm red background and the fuzzy bear just signaled childhood to me.  Great illustrations throughout this book as well.

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How to Be a Superhero:  A Colorful and Fun Children’s Picture Book; Entertaining Bedtime Story, by Rachel Yu

This is a fun, entertaining book that is illustrated in a comic-book style.  I loved all the colors!

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Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!, by Mo Willems

This hilarious pigeon makes the story, but the illustrations are simple and interesting!  I love his style.

 

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Llama Llama Red Pajama, by Anna Dewdney

This cute little llama who gets so scared at night is all of us when we are home alone.  I love the mix of the colorful pajamas and the dark background.

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The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore, by Wiliam Joyce

This wonderful story has beautiful illustrations of books that walk, fly, and draw in new readers.  Also, a book about books couldn’t be passed up for this list.

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This is a Moose, by Richard T. Morris and Tom Lichtenheld

I loved the cheesy moose in this story.  The illustrations, and commentary from the “director” really make this a humorous book for children and adults.

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The Day My Butt Went Psycho,  by Andy Griffiths

What list of amazing covers and illustrations would be complete without a book title with the word BUTT in it?  This humorous novel comes complete with a neon, sparkled, swirly pattern and the words BUTT and PSYCHO! in giant letters.  This is a cover that made me want to read the book.

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So, what are your favorite picture books?  Which book’s cover made you have to read the book?  Should I have added something different to this list?  Let’s talk below….