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Virginia Neely's avatar

I'm prejudiced so I pick Richard Scarry. HIs illustrations speak to me more, but what I love about his stories is they're pretty much all subtext. Kids reading them tell themselves the story he doesn't tell. They get to participate in the creation.

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Emma Thomas's avatar

Picture stories are just as valuable as wordy stories. Stories are stories, and they all have value. "I Want My Hat Back" by Jon Klassen comes to mind- barely any words, but it's fantastic.

Also, less wordy stories are more accessible- language barriers, dyslexia, brand new readers. The less barriers to enjoying more wordy literature in the future, the better IMO!

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