Re: elem weeding (Classics)

[Constance Vidor <cvidor@CNCT.COM>]

Monika raises an interesting question about whether or not
to weed the old picture book classics such as _Angus and the Ducks_,
_Millions of Cats_, and the like.

I have found that although these books are not as visually
glamorous as the new generation of picture books, they are still
marvelously readable.  The drama and tension of _Angus and
the Ducks_, the delicious rhythm of _Millions of Cats_, the
entrancing urban pageantry of _Make Way for Ducklings_--punctuated
with those scrumptious rap-like utterances "Mac, Ouack, Quack...."--
have the 70's, 80's, or 90's produced anything better?

I would urge anyone who is thinking of weeding the old picture
book classics to consider weaving them into their read-aloud
programs -- hold onto them for dear life!  They are the beginning
of literacy, poetry, and delight for our young students.

Best,

Constance Vidor
Librarian
The Cathedral School
New York, New York
cvidor@cnct.com

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