Picture Books of the 1950s

1.
How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
by: Dr. Seuss
4.38 avg rating — 439,100 ratings
2.
The Cat in the Hat (Cat in the Hat, #1)
The Cat in the Hat (Cat in the Hat, #1)
by: Dr. Seuss
4.19 avg rating — 575,251 ratings
3.
Horton Hears a Who!
Horton Hears a Who!
by: Dr. Seuss
4.22 avg rating — 112,872 ratings
4.
Little Bear (Little Bear, #1)
Little Bear (Little Bear, #1) 4.25 avg rating — 59,188 ratings
5.
Madeline's Rescue
Madeline's Rescue 4.24 avg rating — 29,644 ratings
6.
Harold and the Purple Crayon (Harold, #1)
Harold and the Purple Crayon (Harold, #1) 4.28 avg rating — 146,264 ratings
7.
Yertle the Turtle and Other Stories
Yertle the Turtle and Other Stories
by: Dr. Seuss
4.15 avg rating — 35,837 ratings
8.
Harry the Dirty Dog
Harry the Dirty Dog
by: Gene Zion
4.20 avg rating — 56,309 ratings
9.
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer 4.32 avg rating — 40,326 ratings
10.
The Cat in the Hat Comes Back (The Cat in the Hat, #2)
The Cat in the Hat Comes Back (The Cat in the Hat, #2)
by: Dr. Seuss
3.91 avg rating — 32,251 ratings
11.
On Beyond Zebra!
On Beyond Zebra!
by: Dr. Seuss
4.02 avg rating — 3,724 ratings
12.
If I Ran the Zoo
If I Ran the Zoo
by: Dr. Seuss
3.83 avg rating — 11,263 ratings
13.
Petunia
Petunia 4.12 avg rating — 2,380 ratings
14.
The Little Red Caboose
The Little Red Caboose 4.24 avg rating — 18,671 ratings
15.
Time of Wonder
Time of Wonder 4.10 avg rating — 5,237 ratings
16.
One Morning in Maine
One Morning in Maine 4.37 avg rating — 13,569 ratings
17.
If I Ran the Circus
If I Ran the Circus
by: Dr. Seuss
3.93 avg rating — 5,823 ratings
18.
My Big Little Golden Book About God
My Big Little Golden Book About God 4.36 avg rating — 7,920 ratings
19.
The Little Red Hen
The Little Red Hen 4.24 avg rating — 27,813 ratings
20.
Walt Disney's Three Little Pigs (A Tiny Golden Book, #31)
Walt Disney's Three Little Pigs (A Tiny Golden Book, #31) 3.85 avg rating — 27 ratings
21.
Chanticleer and the Fox
Chanticleer and the Fox 3.83 avg rating — 3,546 ratings
21.
Danny and the Dinosaur (Danny and the Dinosaur, #1)
Danny and the Dinosaur (Danny and the Dinosaur, #1)
by: Syd Hoff
4.03 avg rating — 30,953 ratings
23.
Sam and the Firefly
Sam and the Firefly 4.19 avg rating — 5,977 ratings
24.
Dick Whittington and His Cat
Dick Whittington and His Cat 3.50 avg rating — 514 ratings
25.
Frosty the Snow Man
Frosty the Snow Man 4.27 avg rating — 18,743 ratings
26.
A Tree Is Nice
A Tree Is Nice 3.95 avg rating — 6,012 ratings
27.
Maybelle the Cable Car
Maybelle the Cable Car 3.90 avg rating — 702 ratings
28.
No Roses for Harry!
No Roses for Harry!
by: Gene Zion
4.26 avg rating — 9,617 ratings
29.
Tawny Scrawny Lion (Little Golden Book)
Tawny Scrawny Lion (Little Golden Book) 4.17 avg rating — 14,343 ratings
30.
Crow Boy
Crow Boy 3.93 avg rating — 1,777 ratings
31.
Mop Top
Mop Top 3.92 avg rating — 315 ratings
32.
1 Is One
1 Is One 4.09 avg rating — 1,181 ratings
33.
A Fly Went By
A Fly Went By 4.14 avg rating — 12,629 ratings
34.
Scrambled Eggs Super!
Scrambled Eggs Super!
by: Dr. Seuss
3.77 avg rating — 2,875 ratings
35.
Happy Birthday to You!
Happy Birthday to You!
by: Dr. Seuss
4.15 avg rating — 6,459 ratings
36.
The Moon Jumpers
The Moon Jumpers 3.80 avg rating — 669 ratings
37.
Madeline's Christmas
Madeline's Christmas 4.13 avg rating — 4,406 ratings
38.
What Do You Say, Dear? A Book of Manners for All Occasions
What Do You Say, Dear? A Book of Manners for All Occasions 4.23 avg rating — 2,537 ratings
38.
The Rabbits' Wedding
The Rabbits' Wedding 3.98 avg rating — 356 ratings
40.
Harry by the Sea
Harry by the Sea
by: Gene Zion
4.20 avg rating — 2,097 ratings
41.
Umbrella
Umbrella 3.75 avg rating — 886 ratings
42.
The Puppy Who Wanted a Boy
The Puppy Who Wanted a Boy 4.27 avg rating — 1,687 ratings
43.
The Steadfast Tin Soldier
The Steadfast Tin Soldier really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 4,811 ratings
44.
Norman the Doorman
Norman the Doorman 4.14 avg rating — 534 ratings
45.
Petunia's Christmas
Petunia's Christmas 4.13 avg rating — 188 ratings
46.
The Giant Golden Book of Elves and Fairies
The Giant Golden Book of Elves and Fairies 4.52 avg rating — 178 ratings
47.
Anatole (Anatole, #1)
Anatole (Anatole, #1)
by: Eve Titus
4.23 avg rating — 3,570 ratings
48.
Over and Over
Over and Over 4.29 avg rating — 165 ratings
49.
The Biggest Bear
The Biggest Bear
by: Lynd Ward
4.04 avg rating — 4,867 ratings
50.
Madeline and the Gypsies
Madeline and the Gypsies 4.06 avg rating — 2,876 ratings
51.
A Very Special House
A Very Special House 3.64 avg rating — 595 ratings
52.
The Storm Book
The Storm Book 3.84 avg rating — 754 ratings
53.
Birds
Birds 3.97 avg rating — 71 ratings
54.
Home for a Bunny
Home for a Bunny 4.25 avg rating — 3,239 ratings
55.
Frog Went a-Courtin'
Frog Went a-Courtin' 3.78 avg rating — 2,383 ratings
56.
Madeline and the Bad Hat
Madeline and the Bad Hat 4.27 avg rating — 18,421 ratings
57.
Big Red Barn
Big Red Barn 4.19 avg rating — 12,788 ratings
58.
Beady Bear
Beady Bear 3.94 avg rating — 220 ratings
59.
Fly High, Fly Low
Fly High, Fly Low 4.06 avg rating — 735 ratings
60.
The Gingerbread Man
The Gingerbread Man 4.25 avg rating — 5,295 ratings
61.
Doctor Dan: The Bandage Man
Doctor Dan: The Bandage Man 4.19 avg rating — 570 ratings
62.
Walt Disney's Santa's Toy Shop (A Little Golden Book Classic)
Walt Disney's Santa's Toy Shop (A Little Golden Book Classic) 4.30 avg rating — 3,990 ratings
62.
Pantaloon
Pantaloon 3.87 avg rating — 125 ratings
64.
Nine Days to Christmas: A Story of Mexico
Nine Days to Christmas: A Story of Mexico 3.71 avg rating — 1,312 ratings
65.
Play with Me
Play with Me 3.91 avg rating — 651 ratings
66.
The Egg Tree
The Egg Tree 3.59 avg rating — 1,831 ratings
67.
Brighty of the Grand Canyon
Brighty of the Grand Canyon 4.08 avg rating — 9,530 ratings
68.
Father Bear Comes Home (Little Bear, #2)
Father Bear Comes Home (Little Bear, #2) 4.29 avg rating — 3,421 ratings
68.
Journey Cake, Ho!
Journey Cake, Ho! 3.91 avg rating — 542 ratings
68.
The Sailor Dog (A Little Golden Book)
The Sailor Dog (A Little Golden Book) 4.14 avg rating — 1,885 ratings
71.
Cinderella
Cinderella 3.87 avg rating — 6,267 ratings
72.
The Man Who Didn't Wash His Dishes
The Man Who Didn't Wash His Dishes 4.21 avg rating — 293 ratings
72.
Henny Penny
Henny Penny 3.89 avg rating — 1,076 ratings
74.
Lion
Lion 3.68 avg rating — 124 ratings
75.
Bear Party
Bear Party 3.71 avg rating — 169 ratings
76.
Anatole and the Cat (Anatole, #2)
Anatole and the Cat (Anatole, #2)
by: Eve Titus
4.06 avg rating — 768 ratings
77.
The Bunny Who Found Easter
The Bunny Who Found Easter 3.67 avg rating — 221 ratings
78.
My Puppy
My Puppy 3.96 avg rating — 93 ratings
79.
The Most Wonderful Doll in the World (Blue Ribbon Book)
The Most Wonderful Doll in the World (Blue Ribbon Book) 3.78 avg rating — 319 ratings
80.
Animal Friends
Animal Friends 3.90 avg rating — 240 ratings
81.
Minn of the Mississippi: A Newbery Honor Award Winner
Minn of the Mississippi: A Newbery Honor Award Winner 3.96 avg rating — 1,438 ratings
81.
Sammy the Seal
Sammy the Seal
by: Syd Hoff
4.09 avg rating — 6,432 ratings
83.
Heidi
Heidi 4.04 avg rating — 208,686 ratings
84.
The Year Without a Santa Claus
The Year Without a Santa Claus 4.11 avg rating — 312 ratings
85.
Eloise
Eloise 4.17 avg rating — 24,783 ratings
85.
A Child's Christmas in Wales
A Child's Christmas in Wales 4.12 avg rating — 7,958 ratings
87.
Katy Comes Next
Katy Comes Next 4.85 avg rating — 13 ratings
88.
The Cow Who Fell in the Canal
The Cow Who Fell in the Canal 3.95 avg rating — 605 ratings
89.
The Wonderful Fashion Doll
The Wonderful Fashion Doll 4.33 avg rating — 15 ratings
90.
Space Witch
Space Witch really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 145 ratings
91.
Puss in Boots
Puss in Boots 3.43 avg rating — 131 ratings
91.
We Help Mommy
We Help Mommy 4.41 avg rating — 751 ratings
93.
The Noisy Clock Shop
The Noisy Clock Shop 3.81 avg rating — 63 ratings
94.
Four Little Kittens
Four Little Kittens 4.34 avg rating — 1,328 ratings
94.
Smokey the Bear (Little Golden Book)
Smokey the Bear (Little Golden Book) 3.98 avg rating — 113 ratings
96.
A Present for the Princess
A Present for the Princess 4.83 avg rating — 66 ratings
97.
Lazy Fox and Red Hen
Lazy Fox and Red Hen really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 8 ratings
98.
No Fighting, No Biting! (An I Can Read Book, Level 2)
No Fighting, No Biting! (An I Can Read Book, Level 2) really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 581 ratings
99.
Too Many Mittens
Too Many Mittens 4.23 avg rating — 98 ratings
99.
What Can You Do with a Shoe?
What Can You Do with a Shoe? 3.82 avg rating — 123 ratings
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