This book challenges the popular image of picture books being an easy read and only for the under-sevens. Through a close examination of good quality picture books and the imaginative responses of primary children to them, the authors encourage teachers to use such books in a thought-provoking way. They argue that the special qualities of these books and the approaches used by the teacher enable the children to read and think about literature at a level beyond that normally expected of them. Some of the best of these books are discussed and suggestions are made as to the kind of questions that might encourage this more thoughtful response. A list of good quality picture books is included.