Highly subjective favourite books for boys and art teachers

A Listmania! list by V. Brennan "monkeylugs" (UK)
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Each Peach Pear Plum (Viking Kestrel Picture Books)
1.  Each Peach Pear Plum (Viking Kestrel Picture Books) by Janet Ahlberg
The list author says:
  "or Each Peach Pear BUM as we call it! We love the geography of the place as well. This book stands as ambassador for all the Janet and Allan Alhberg books."
£4.26   Used & New from: £0.01
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (79 customer reviews)

The Little Red Train: The Runaway Train (Adventures of the Little Red Train)
2.  The Little Red Train: The Runaway Train (Adventures of the Little Red Train) by Benedict Blathwayt
The list author says:
  "The whole of Little Red Train series is lovely if very implausible. Duffy should really be brought to trial for endangering the lives of his passengers."
£4.49   Used & New from: £0.01
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

Harvey the Gardener
3.  Harvey the Gardener by Lars Klinting
The list author says:
  "A beaver living in a house? Planting beans? Well, they do make dams and canals half a kilometre long so why not?"
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5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

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The Eleventh Hour
4.  The Eleventh Hour by Graeme Base
The list author says:
  "A bit badly illustrated for me, but the little one loves it. Calls it 'The Stinky Book' as my husband says our copy smells funny."
£10.76   Used & New from: £1.34
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

Anno's Journey
5.  Anno's Journey by Mitsumasa Anno
The list author says:
  "Just gorgeous."
£5.36   Used & New from: £1.09
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

Wonder Bear
6.  Wonder Bear by Tao Nyeu
The list author says:
  "I put this one down more for me than the small fat one. Well-produced if a tad hippyish and airy fairy."
Used & New from: £9.19
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

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Meg and Mog
7.  Meg and Mog by Helen Nicoll
The list author says:
  "Neat, witty and full of pure joy."
£4.19   Used & New from: £0.33
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

Wendel's Workshop
8.  Wendel's Workshop by Chris Riddell
The list author says:
  "Bonkers. Wendell lives in his own little world. Then he makes Clunk. Things don't go according to plan..."
Used & New from: £0.01
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

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You Choose!: Sticker Frieze
9.  You Choose!: Sticker Frieze by Pippa Goodhart
The list author says:
  "I would like to ride on a dinosaur and have a smelly uncle for a relative and eat jelly all the time."
£4.49   Used & New from: £1.35
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (121 customer reviews)

Ask Me
10.  Ask Me by Antje Damm
The list author says:
  "I bought a copy of this in Italian this year and need to translate so my husband can read it with the small fat one."
£6.99   Used & New from: £4.26
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

Monkey Do!
11.  Monkey Do! by Allan Ahlberg
The list author says:
  "Getting late, sun is low, bye bye kitten, time to go. Not all of Allan Ahlberg's solo books are as classy as this one."
Used & New from: £0.01
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

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Slinky Malinki
12.  Slinky Malinki by Lynley Dodd
The list author says:
  "The toddler often thinks he is a cat. This book is certainly to blame. As long as he doesn't start stealing stuff."
£4.29   Used & New from: £0.99
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)

To the Depths of the Ocean (Incredible Journey)
13.  To the Depths of the Ocean (Incredible Journey) by Nicholas Harris
The list author says:
  "He's also obsessed with fish so this one struck home. What's an eelpout? Vampire squid?"
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One Year with Kipper
14.  One Year with Kipper by Mick Inkpen
The list author says:
  "I love the image of Kipper and Tiger huffing in cold winter air."
Used & New from: £0.01
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

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Ethel & Ernest
15.  Ethel & Ernest by Raymond Briggs
The list author says:
  "I could have included The Snowman on the list but that would be obvious! This one's not for children. Will make adults cry."
£7.10   Used & New from: £0.01
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)

The Little House by the Sea (Red Fox picture books)
16.  The Little House by the Sea (Red Fox picture books) by Benedict Blathwayt
The list author says:
  "Can only get this second hand but HIGHLY recommended. 'Sneaky cheeky cat hiding'. Find the animals."
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5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

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Spy's Guidebook
17.  Spy's Guidebook by Colin King
The list author says:
  "For when he's older."
£6.99   Used & New from: £3.37
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

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Last updated: 31/03/2010
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