10 Picture Books for Grown-Ups??

We all know that there are picture books for children. When they are small infants, parents start showing their kids picture books that allow children to have an active imagination. These picture books also give a sense of wonder to children. Through these, children get to know about the real world as well. Picture books are a great way to start your little one’s journey into the world of books. But do you know that there are picture books for adults as well? Most probably not. But, some adults too like reading picture books as novels do not inspire or interest them. They get immersed in the world of pictures that are colorful and pleasing to the eye. In this blog, we are going to pick out some of the most popular pictorial books for adults. So, let’s get started. 10 Picture Books for Adults

1. What We’ll build by Oliver Jeffers- This is a cute story of a father and a daughter who decide to make a cosy fortress for themselves. They start by building a red door in the middle of the landscape using the tools that they have gathered. Next, they make hammocks on the moon, a pink pig and the hands of loved ones that reach out to help them. They even encounter several enemies in their building process, but they ultimately come out triumphant. This can be a great gift for new parents or recent graduates from universities.

2. This Is Your Time by Ruby Bridges- The story of a black girl who goes to an all-white school in New Orleans. She becomes a trailblazer in her own right and expresses her thoughts on it. In the story, we come to know that her father can’t walk her to school and her teacher has to take individual lessons for her. This book talks about equality in all stages of life, not just based on colour and is a delightful read.

3. My Heart by Corinna Luyken- In this book, the author talks about the relationship between a human being and his/her heart. It poses a question as to how many times do we do self-reflection in a day? The little acts of self-love and care help our hearts to grow and expand and give out love to everyone in the world out there. This is a good book to gift on a milestone birthday or Valentine’s Day.

4. She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton- This is a book on women and can be read along with your close girlfriends or female teachers. Even men can get some lessons from this book as it is equally approachable for both genders. The month of March celebrates Women’s History Month so it can be read during that time as well. The book names some of the famous women who made a name for themselves in society despite facing many obstacles.

5. That’s Me Loving You by Amy Krouse Rosenthal- This is the story of how parents love their children unconditionally. It is simply an ode to the everlasting love between a parent and a child. This can be a great gift to grandparents or even a friend who has been quite lonely for the past 2 years because of the pandemic. This book is available both as a board book and an illustrated picture book.

6. I Talk Like A River by Jordan Scott- This is the story of a young boy who has low self-confidence and stutters because of which he feels defeated at school. His caring and loving parent then takes him to the boy’s favourite spot near a river where he experiences the gurgles and babbles of the river and understands that his stuttering is beautiful. This is an award-winning book by Scott.

7. Home by Carson Ellis- This big tome describes the various homes that people build and live in. All of these homes have the same purpose: to save us from the harsh natural elements. This can be gifted to someone who has recently shifted to a new home.

8. The Lost House by B.B. Cronin- Another cute story of a grandpa and his grandchildren. Grandad makes a promise to his grandchildren to take them to the park. But, grandpa needs to find a few things first. The reader can follow the journey of the trio as they set about finding all the lost things. Its sequel, The Lost Picnic is also a fun read. This can be a great gift for your art-centric friend or those who love design.

9. Milo Imagines The World by Matt de la Pena- This is a story of a small boy named Milo. He and his elder sister are passing their time on a subway. Milo becomes aware of his surroundings and starts judging people in detail. He gets attracted by an immaculate boy who steps into the subway. When Milo and his sister wait in the security line to meet their parent who is in prison, Milo discovers the same boy and then thinks that he is no different from them. This book is a beautiful conversation starter and a social commentary.

10. The Not So Quiet Library by Zachariah Ohora- In this story, there are two characters by the name of Oskar and Theodore who go to the library every Saturday with their father after their usual stop at the Donut shop. As they sit down with their books, they hear an unsettling noise only to find a five-headed monster who doesn’t like libraries and has no etiquettes for the same. Will Oskar and Theodore escape him or will they get eaten? Do read this wonderful picture book to find out more. So, these are our top 10 picks of adult picture books. We are sure you must be wanting to buy some of these right away after reading this blog. We hope that you will enjoy your time with these lovable picture books.

So, happy reading!