This book list has its genesis in the August 12, 2007 Pigeon Post "You See, But You Do Not Observe"
The attempt is to create a list of books that help children learn to observe carefully, both illustrations as well as narrative flow. We are trying to steer clear of books that are teaching facts, or focusing on how to interpret information: those are different lists. Sometimes it is hard to separate the steps but here we are trying to get at the essence of observing data and spotting some sort of pattern or trend. It is a skill that is undervalued and yet does come naturally to children whose innate ability to absorb massive amounts of new informaiton far out-strips that of adults.
Click below to see the updated book list Teaching Children to Observe.
What books have you used to help your children observe their world more closely?
Picture Books
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Alphabet City by Stephen T. Johnson |
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Each Peach Pear Plum by Allan Ahlberg and illustrated by Janet Ahlberg |
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I Spy Christmas by Jean Marzollo and illustrated by Walter Wick |
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I Spy Mystery by Jean Marzollo and illustrated by Walter Wick |
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I Spy Treasure Hunt by Jean Marzollo and illustrated by Walter Wick |
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Little Fur Family by Margaret Wise Brown and illustrated by Garth Williams |
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Snowflake Bentley by Jacqueline Martin Briggs and illustrated by Mary Azarian |
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Wait Till the Moon is Full by Margaret Wise Brown and illustrated by Garth Williams |
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Where's Waldo by Martin Handford |
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Where's Waldo in Hollywood by Martin Handford |
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Where's Waldo; The Great Picture Hunt by Martin Handford |
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Where's Waldo; The Wonder Book by Martin Handford |
Independent Reader
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The Best of The Hardy Boys by Franklin W. Dixon |
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Nancy Drew by Carolyn Keene |
Young Adult
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Empires of Light by Jill Jonnes |
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Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle |
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Escher on Escher by M.C. Escher and J.W. Vermeulen |
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The Magic Mirror of Escher by Bruno Ernst and illustrated by M.C. Escher |
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M.C. Escher Coloring Book by M.C. Escher |
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One of my favorites: "Anno's Journey" by Mitsumasa Anno. Wonderful details of Anno's travels from coast to coast in a lovely style. Hidden throughout are little vignettes of famous masterpieces and sweet depictions of daily life through the ages. My son and I love to play "find Anno" searching through the detailed scenes.
Kimberli Pollardsmith"$> | August 17, 2007 04:47
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