Hurray for imagination

I love This is Sadie by Sara O’Leary, a quiet reverie about a little girl using and enjoying her imagination.

Everything from a box becoming a boat that lets her sail the high seas, to imagining that her dresses have feeling which could be hurt if they knew she had a favorite, to being a mermaid, a wolf boy, and a fairy tale hero, she's been there, done that and bought the t-shirt. Her life is filled with colourful characters and play.

“But more than anything she likes stories, because you can make them from nothing at all.”

 Isn’t that the best?

This reminded me of a few other titles that also showcase the wonder and power of imagination.

Here are a few recommendations:

Imagine a city by Elise Hurst

Scribble by Ruth Ohi

Over the Ocean by Taro Gomi

What to Do with a Box by Jane Yolen

Use Your Imagination by Nicola O’Byrne

Imagine a World by Rob Gonsalves

There are so many more that could be added to this list.  These are only a few of some recent publications.

 

I recommend all of these for the primary grades.