Picture Books of the 1970s

1.
The Lorax
The Lorax
by: Dr. Seuss
4.35 avg rating — 363,655 ratings
2.
The Monster at the End of this Book
The Monster at the End of this Book
by: Jon Stone
4.46 avg rating — 126,504 ratings
3.
Frog and Toad Are Friends (Frog and Toad, #1)
Frog and Toad Are Friends (Frog and Toad, #1) 4.25 avg rating — 96,146 ratings
4.
Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day 4.24 avg rating — 186,985 ratings
5.
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, #1)
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, #1) 4.18 avg rating — 141,448 ratings
6.
There's a Wocket in My Pocket!
There's a Wocket in My Pocket!
by: Dr. Seuss
4.07 avg rating — 35,200 ratings
7.
Strega Nona
Strega Nona 4.26 avg rating — 89,757 ratings
8.
In the Night Kitchen
In the Night Kitchen really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 18,742 ratings
9.
The Snowman
The Snowman 4.26 avg rating — 19,250 ratings
10.
Owl Babies
Owl Babies 4.21 avg rating — 17,597 ratings
11.
Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears
Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears 4.04 avg rating — 26,313 ratings
12.
Mr. Brown Can Moo! Can You?
Mr. Brown Can Moo! Can You?
by: Dr. Seuss
4.14 avg rating — 55,082 ratings
13.
Ox-Cart Man
Ox-Cart Man 4.09 avg rating — 15,349 ratings
14.
Frog and Toad Together (Frog and Toad, #2)
Frog and Toad Together (Frog and Toad, #2) 4.26 avg rating — 45,212 ratings
15.
The Tiny Seed
The Tiny Seed 4.15 avg rating — 13,105 ratings
16.
Arrow to the Sun
Arrow to the Sun 3.90 avg rating — 6,067 ratings
17.
A Bargain for Frances (I Can Read Level 2)
A Bargain for Frances (I Can Read Level 2) 4.27 avg rating — 14,894 ratings
18.
Oh, the Thinks You Can Think!
Oh, the Thinks You Can Think!
by: Dr. Seuss
4.14 avg rating — 16,641 ratings
19.
Clifford the Small Red Puppy
Clifford the Small Red Puppy 4.20 avg rating — 10,921 ratings
20.
George and Martha
George and Martha 4.18 avg rating — 5,508 ratings
21.
Arthur's Eyes (Arthur Adventure Series)
Arthur's Eyes (Arthur Adventure Series) 4.18 avg rating — 9,734 ratings
22.
The Berenstain Bears Go to School
The Berenstain Bears Go to School 4.30 avg rating — 19,903 ratings
22.
Best Little Word Book Ever (Little Golden Book)
Best Little Word Book Ever (Little Golden Book) 4.33 avg rating — 3,294 ratings
24.
The Funny Little Woman
The Funny Little Woman 3.94 avg rating — 3,811 ratings
25.
Free to Be...You and Me
Free to Be...You and Me 4.43 avg rating — 837 ratings
26.
Just for You (A Golden Look-Look Book)
Just for You (A Golden Look-Look Book) 4.29 avg rating — 27,312 ratings
27.
Castle
Castle 4.22 avg rating — 4,167 ratings
28.
Marvin K. Mooney Will You Please Go Now!
Marvin K. Mooney Will You Please Go Now!
by: Dr. Seuss
3.96 avg rating — 9,378 ratings
29.
Jambo Means Hello: Swahili Alphabet Book
Jambo Means Hello: Swahili Alphabet Book 4.02 avg rating — 908 ratings
30.
Ira Sleeps Over
Ira Sleeps Over 4.17 avg rating — 5,050 ratings
31.
Where the Sidewalk Ends
Where the Sidewalk Ends 4.35 avg rating — 1,482,931 ratings
32.
The Berenstains' B Book (Bright & Early Books)
The Berenstains' B Book (Bright & Early Books) 4.19 avg rating — 6,338 ratings
33.
Early Words
Early Words 4.20 avg rating — 49 ratings
34.
"Stand Back," Said the Elephant, "I'm Going to Sneeze!"
"Stand Back," Said the Elephant, "I'm Going to Sneeze!" 4.40 avg rating — 1,273 ratings
35.
Snow-White and the Seven Dwarfs: A Tale from the Brothers Grimm
Snow-White and the Seven Dwarfs: A Tale from the Brothers Grimm 4.06 avg rating — 1,488 ratings
36.
The Girl Who Loved Wild Horses
The Girl Who Loved Wild Horses 4.05 avg rating — 12,304 ratings
37.
The Clown of God
The Clown of God 4.24 avg rating — 3,430 ratings
38.
Did I Ever Tell You How Lucky You Are?
Did I Ever Tell You How Lucky You Are?
by: Dr. Seuss
4.13 avg rating — 5,780 ratings
39.
The Berenstain Bears and the Spooky Old Tree
The Berenstain Bears and the Spooky Old Tree 4.18 avg rating — 8,431 ratings
40.
Cathedral: By the Author of The Way Things Work
Cathedral: By the Author of The Way Things Work 4.26 avg rating — 2,388 ratings
41.
One Fine Day
One Fine Day 3.84 avg rating — 4,248 ratings
42.
Just Me and My Dad
Just Me and My Dad 4.21 avg rating — 18,821 ratings
43.
A Pocket for Corduroy
A Pocket for Corduroy 4.31 avg rating — 57,133 ratings
44.
Bears in the Night
Bears in the Night 4.12 avg rating — 3,374 ratings
45.
The Berenstain Bears' New Baby
The Berenstain Bears' New Baby 3.93 avg rating — 9,632 ratings
46.
In a People House
In a People House 4.18 avg rating — 17,210 ratings
47.
He Bear, She Bear
He Bear, She Bear 4.20 avg rating — 2,492 ratings
48.
Cranberry Thanksgiving
Cranberry Thanksgiving 4.29 avg rating — 2,167 ratings
49.
Cross-Country Cat
Cross-Country Cat 4.16 avg rating — 344 ratings
50.
Wacky Wednesday
Wacky Wednesday 4.24 avg rating — 14,210 ratings
51.
William's Doll
William's Doll 4.09 avg rating — 1,146 ratings
52.
Old Hat, New Hat
Old Hat, New Hat 4.25 avg rating — 2,574 ratings
53.
Pet Show!
Pet Show! 3.89 avg rating — 892 ratings
54.
It Could Always Be Worse: A Yiddish Folk Tale
It Could Always Be Worse: A Yiddish Folk Tale 4.18 avg rating — 2,058 ratings
55.
Ashanti to Zulu: African Traditions
Ashanti to Zulu: African Traditions 3.90 avg rating — 2,471 ratings
56.
I Can Write! A Book by Me, Myself
I Can Write! A Book by Me, Myself 4.11 avg rating — 93 ratings
57.
Stone Soup
Stone Soup 4.30 avg rating — 28,944 ratings
58.
Noah's Ark
Noah's Ark 4.12 avg rating — 6,055 ratings
59.
Arthur's Nose (Arthur Adventure Series)
Arthur's Nose (Arthur Adventure Series) 3.74 avg rating — 941 ratings
60.
There's No Such Thing as a Dragon
There's No Such Thing as a Dragon
by: Jack Kent
4.41 avg rating — 1,587 ratings
61.
Everyone Poops
Everyone Poops
by: Taro Gomi
4.19 avg rating — 6,994 ratings
62.
Hi, Cat!
Hi, Cat! 3.64 avg rating — 685 ratings
63.
Great Day for Up
Great Day for Up
by: Dr. Seuss
4.10 avg rating — 5,820 ratings
64.
Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas
Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas 4.36 avg rating — 751 ratings
65.
The Giant Jam Sandwich
The Giant Jam Sandwich 4.27 avg rating — 2,911 ratings
66.
But No Elephants
But No Elephants 4.46 avg rating — 1,910 ratings
67.
Joseph Had a Little Overcoat
Joseph Had a Little Overcoat 4.14 avg rating — 17,950 ratings
68.
The Pain and the Great One (The Pain and the Great One, #1)
The Pain and the Great One (The Pain and the Great One, #1) 4.02 avg rating — 2,396 ratings
69.
The Garden of Abdul Gasazi
The Garden of Abdul Gasazi 4.04 avg rating — 4,405 ratings
70.
The Mixed-Up Chameleon
The Mixed-Up Chameleon 4.23 avg rating — 19,583 ratings
71.
Animals Should Definitely Not Wear Clothing.
Animals Should Definitely Not Wear Clothing. 4.11 avg rating — 3,746 ratings
72.
The Grouchy Ladybug
The Grouchy Ladybug 4.12 avg rating — 35,097 ratings
73.
The Desert Is Theirs
The Desert Is Theirs 3.90 avg rating — 500 ratings
74.
Because a Little Bug Went Ka-CHOO!
Because a Little Bug Went Ka-CHOO! 4.31 avg rating — 5,462 ratings
75.
Days with Frog and Toad (Frog and Toad, #4)
Days with Frog and Toad (Frog and Toad, #4) 4.30 avg rating — 24,229 ratings
76.
Anansi the Spider: A Tale from the Ashanti
Anansi the Spider: A Tale from the Ashanti 4.12 avg rating — 7,287 ratings
77.
I Can Read with My Eyes Shut!
I Can Read with My Eyes Shut!
by: Dr. Seuss
4.18 avg rating — 20,948 ratings
78.
Leo the Late Bloomer
Leo the Late Bloomer 4.18 avg rating — 10,772 ratings
79.
Little Rabbit's Loose Tooth
Little Rabbit's Loose Tooth
by: Lucy Bate
3.88 avg rating — 319 ratings
80.
How Spider Saved Halloween
How Spider Saved Halloween 4.07 avg rating — 286 ratings
81.
The Amazing Bone
The Amazing Bone 3.92 avg rating — 3,520 ratings
82.
The Erie Canal
The Erie Canal 4.17 avg rating — 155 ratings
83.
The Year At Maple Hill Farm
The Year At Maple Hill Farm 4.26 avg rating — 1,304 ratings
83.
Yertle the Turtle and Gertrude McFuzz
Yertle the Turtle and Gertrude McFuzz
by: Dr. Seuss
4.20 avg rating — 731 ratings
85.
Gus and the Baby Ghost
Gus and the Baby Ghost 4.18 avg rating — 304 ratings
86.
Max (Reading Rainbow Books)
Max (Reading Rainbow Books) 4.07 avg rating — 166 ratings
87.
Freight Train
Freight Train 4.06 avg rating — 16,904 ratings
88.
Each Peach Pear Plum
Each Peach Pear Plum 4.23 avg rating — 18,560 ratings
89.
Hosie's Alphabet
Hosie's Alphabet 3.36 avg rating — 103 ratings
90.
C is for Clown
C is for Clown 3.97 avg rating — 653 ratings
91.
Richard Scarry's Please and Thank You Book
Richard Scarry's Please and Thank You Book 4.18 avg rating — 5,797 ratings
92.
Oliver Button Is a Sissy
Oliver Button Is a Sissy 4.09 avg rating — 1,184 ratings
93.
Lyle Finds His Mother
Lyle Finds His Mother 3.76 avg rating — 233 ratings
94.
A Peaceable Kingdom: The Shaker Abecedarius
A Peaceable Kingdom: The Shaker Abecedarius 4.34 avg rating — 95 ratings
95.
The Easter Egg Artists
The Easter Egg Artists 4.17 avg rating — 299 ratings
96.
A Story, a Story
A Story, a Story 3.99 avg rating — 3,372 ratings
96.
Frog Goes to Dinner
Frog Goes to Dinner 4.11 avg rating — 492 ratings
98.
Do You Want to Be My Friend?
Do You Want to Be My Friend? 3.92 avg rating — 2,690 ratings
99.
There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly
There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly
by: Pam Adams
4.22 avg rating — 29,955 ratings
100.
Oh, Were They Ever Happy!
Oh, Were They Ever Happy! 4.36 avg rating — 306 ratings
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