Cool/weird children’s books? God help me, I can’t take another lesson. Give me stories! Give me imagination! I REPEAT: NO LESSONS ALLOWED (ages 3-6)

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Sarah Beck · Answer

The Rainbow Goblins: Ok going out on a limb here to rec my favorite book from my childhood (my kids also enjoy it). It's a little out there, but stick with me. It was published in 1978, and it's a story of goblins trying to steal the rainbow and eat it (an allegory for human greed/destruction). Nature bands together and... kills them. You see their butts. Don't say I didn't warn you. But each page is an unbelievable oil painting, it's BEAUTIFUL (the author/illustrator is an Italian count(?!)). If your kids are into taking things a little dark and weird, they might like this!

monna · Answer

Still Stuck by Shinsuke Yoshitake: Ridiculous and delightful!

Karin Connor · Answer

We Don’t Eat Our Classmates: Makes me laugh.

Karin Connor · Answer

Bark George: Funny and imaginative. Leaves you guessing…

Clara · Answer

Roxaboxen (Alice McLerran and Barbara Cooney)

Steph · Answer

Jon Klassen: All of his books

Steph · Answer

Walter the farting dog: The illustrations are unique and it’s about a dog who farts too much. What’s not to love?

Catherine Davis · Answer

Cloth Lullaby: The most charming illustrations and story about Louise Bourgeois’ childhood, life and art.