Summer time reminds me that I LOVE perennials, those wonderful plants that bloom in my garden, season after season, where they are enjoyed by all, again and again. My favorites include my butterfly bush, the daisies, the echinacea, and black-eyed susans.
The joy of seeing my perennials bloom more gloriously than ever has gotten me thinking about how picture books – the good ones – are like perennials too, enjoyed by generations of kids and caregivers. So, what makes a picture book a perennial favorite?
I’m sure I’m just scratching the surface, but here are FIVE characteristics that I think elevate a picture book to perennial status. What would you add?
NOTE: This is my first time doing a post like this. What do you think? For comparison, see a previous version I posted in the summer of 2019: https://laurasassitales.wordpress.com/2019/07/03/picture-books-what-makes-a-perennial-favorite/
Laura Sassi Tales 
Yes, five times YES.
Thank you, FIVE times! =)
These are great traits! I like the format of how you did it this year.
Excellent list, Laura! I agree on all 5 counts! I would also add (though maybe this was included in #1) language that begs to be read aloud again and again because of its rhythm. Some books are just fun to read/say!
Yes, I completely agree!
Looks great! Good traits. Did you use Canva for this?
No, I haven’t tried that yet.
These are indeed great things about picture books!
Thanks, Kathy! Hope your summer is going well.