Parents, please don’t stop reading to your children – a great picture book could change their life | Sally Rippin
Picture books help children to develop their imaginations, find empathy for others and take pride in what makes them unique – all of which make for good adultsVote now for...
By Sally Rippin · The Guardian Culture
Picture books help children to develop their imaginations, find empathy for others and take pride in what makes them unique – all of which make for good adults Vote now for the best Australian children’s picture book Children are made readers on the laps of their parents.” – Emilie Buchwald I can’t think of a better way to start the year than having one of my books chosen in the Guardian’s readers’ poll for the best Australian picture books of all time . Come Over to My House, co-written with musician Eliza Hull and illustrated by Daniel Gray-Barnett, is a rhyming picture book that explores the home lives of children and parents who are d/Deaf or disabled. I am so proud to have been a part of creating this book, and so thrilled to see it on this list among so many extraordinary titles. Sally Rippin is an award-winning children’s author and the outgoing Australian children’s laureate for 2024-25. The next laureate will be announced on 10 February Continue reading...