Picture Books of the 1980s

1.
The Polar Express
The Polar Express 4.32 avg rating — 246,418 ratings
2.
The Mitten
The Mitten
by: Jan Brett
4.28 avg rating — 93,872 ratings
3.
Owl Moon
Owl Moon 4.22 avg rating — 44,393 ratings
4.
If You Give a Mouse a Cookie
If You Give a Mouse a Cookie 4.29 avg rating — 309,542 ratings
5.
Love You Forever
Love You Forever 4.38 avg rating — 245,142 ratings
6.
Jumanji
Jumanji 4.05 avg rating — 30,103 ratings
7.
We're Going on a Bear Hunt
We're Going on a Bear Hunt 4.29 avg rating — 47,483 ratings
8.
Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear?
Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear? 4.19 avg rating — 55,624 ratings
9.
The Berenstain Bears and Too Much TV
The Berenstain Bears and Too Much TV 4.07 avg rating — 16,841 ratings
10.
The Butter Battle Book
The Butter Battle Book
by: Dr. Seuss
4.15 avg rating — 14,448 ratings
11.
The Paper Bag Princess
The Paper Bag Princess 4.31 avg rating — 51,997 ratings
12.
Animalia
Animalia 4.27 avg rating — 23,012 ratings
13.
Rumpelstiltskin
Rumpelstiltskin 4.24 avg rating — 18,024 ratings
14.
A House for Hermit Crab
A House for Hermit Crab 4.16 avg rating — 12,879 ratings
15.
The Very Busy Spider
The Very Busy Spider 4.22 avg rating — 40,894 ratings
16.
The Berenstain Bears and the Sitter
The Berenstain Bears and the Sitter 4.11 avg rating — 5,566 ratings
17.
The Berenstain Bears Learn About Strangers
The Berenstain Bears Learn About Strangers 3.89 avg rating — 11,209 ratings
18.
Ox-Cart Man
Ox-Cart Man 4.09 avg rating — 15,349 ratings
19.
The Berenstain Bears in the Dark
The Berenstain Bears in the Dark 4.07 avg rating — 10,524 ratings
20.
Miss Rumphius
Miss Rumphius 4.45 avg rating — 28,294 ratings
21.
Imogene's Antlers
Imogene's Antlers 4.18 avg rating — 7,960 ratings
22.
The Berenstain Bears Go to the Doctor
The Berenstain Bears Go to the Doctor 4.12 avg rating — 11,807 ratings
23.
Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters: An African Tale
Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters: An African Tale 4.35 avg rating — 20,921 ratings
24.
The Day Jimmy's Boa Ate the Wash
The Day Jimmy's Boa Ate the Wash 4.19 avg rating — 19,586 ratings
25.
Lon Po Po: A Red-Riding Hood Story from China
Lon Po Po: A Red-Riding Hood Story from China
by: Ed Young
4.06 avg rating — 18,465 ratings
26.
The Berenstain Bears and the Truth
The Berenstain Bears and the Truth 4.11 avg rating — 8,265 ratings
27.
Papa, Please Get the Moon for Me
Papa, Please Get the Moon for Me 4.19 avg rating — 5,881 ratings
28.
The Jolly Postman or Other People's Letters
The Jolly Postman or Other People's Letters 4.50 avg rating — 12,584 ratings
29.
Miss Nelson Is Missing! (Miss Nelson, #1)
Miss Nelson Is Missing! (Miss Nelson, #1) 4.31 avg rating — 109,376 ratings
30.
The Berenstain Bears' Moving Day
The Berenstain Bears' Moving Day 4.15 avg rating — 11,925 ratings
31.
The Relatives Came
The Relatives Came 4.22 avg rating — 16,351 ratings
32.
The Berenstain Bears Go to Camp (First Look Books, #7)
The Berenstain Bears Go to Camp (First Look Books, #7) 4.09 avg rating — 2,715 ratings
33.
Arthur's Halloween
Arthur's Halloween 4.12 avg rating — 7,713 ratings
34.
King Bidgood's in the Bathtub
King Bidgood's in the Bathtub 4.22 avg rating — 12,441 ratings
35.
Just Grandma and Me (A Golden Look-Look Book)
Just Grandma and Me (A Golden Look-Look Book) 4.25 avg rating — 9,124 ratings
36.
A Chair for My Mother
A Chair for My Mother 4.21 avg rating — 26,196 ratings
36.
Miss Nelson Is Back (Miss Nelson, #2)
Miss Nelson Is Back (Miss Nelson, #2) 4.34 avg rating — 29,736 ratings
38.
The Berenstain Bears and Too Much Junk Food
The Berenstain Bears and Too Much Junk Food 4.04 avg rating — 11,170 ratings
39.
When I Was Young in the Mountains (Reading Rainbow Books)
When I Was Young in the Mountains (Reading Rainbow Books) 4.25 avg rating — 7,458 ratings
40.
Outside Over There
Outside Over There 3.86 avg rating — 3,971 ratings
41.
Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins
Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins 4.32 avg rating — 3,338 ratings
42.
The Berenstain Bears and the Ghost of the Forest
The Berenstain Bears and the Ghost of the Forest 3.98 avg rating — 1,405 ratings
43.
Catwings (Catwings, #1)
Catwings (Catwings, #1) 4.12 avg rating — 10,072 ratings
44.
Pancakes for Findus
Pancakes for Findus 4.42 avg rating — 3,622 ratings
45.
The Little Mouse, the Red Ripe Strawberry, and the Big Hungry Bear
The Little Mouse, the Red Ripe Strawberry, and the Big Hungry Bear
by: Don Wood
4.32 avg rating — 39,977 ratings
46.
Cranberry Halloween
Cranberry Halloween 3.98 avg rating — 235 ratings
47.
Findus and the Fox
Findus and the Fox 4.53 avg rating — 1,315 ratings
48.
Hey, Al
Hey, Al 3.87 avg rating — 6,332 ratings
49.
The Berenstain Bears and the Messy Room
The Berenstain Bears and the Messy Room 4.18 avg rating — 34,684 ratings
50.
The Berenstain Bears and the Week at Grandma's
The Berenstain Bears and the Week at Grandma's 4.12 avg rating — 3,108 ratings
50.
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom 4.26 avg rating — 169,023 ratings
52.
Paul Bunyan, a Tall Tale
Paul Bunyan, a Tall Tale 4.05 avg rating — 3,991 ratings
53.
The Berenstain Bears Trick or Treat
The Berenstain Bears Trick or Treat 4.24 avg rating — 8,052 ratings
54.
Guess How Much I Love You
Guess How Much I Love You 4.39 avg rating — 145,896 ratings
55.
The Napping House
The Napping House 4.27 avg rating — 46,922 ratings
56.
The Eleventh Hour
The Eleventh Hour 4.33 avg rating — 9,536 ratings
57.
Gregory, the Terrible Eater
Gregory, the Terrible Eater 4.13 avg rating — 3,625 ratings
58.
Arthur's Christmas (Arthur Adventure Series)
Arthur's Christmas (Arthur Adventure Series) 4.18 avg rating — 2,788 ratings
59.
Five Minutes' Peace
Five Minutes' Peace 4.26 avg rating — 3,169 ratings
60.
The Berenstain Bears' Christmas Tree
The Berenstain Bears' Christmas Tree 4.25 avg rating — 2,667 ratings
61.
The Tooth Book
The Tooth Book 4.07 avg rating — 10,117 ratings
62.
The Berenstain Bears' Trouble at School
The Berenstain Bears' Trouble at School 4.21 avg rating — 17,472 ratings
63.
A Visit to William Blake's Inn: Poems for Innocent and Experienced Travelers
A Visit to William Blake's Inn: Poems for Innocent and Experienced Travelers 3.64 avg rating — 3,679 ratings
64.
The Berenstain Bears' Trouble with Money
The Berenstain Bears' Trouble with Money 4.06 avg rating — 4,732 ratings
65.
The Berenstain Bears and Too Much Birthday
The Berenstain Bears and Too Much Birthday 3.97 avg rating — 2,823 ratings
66.
Heckedy Peg
Heckedy Peg 4.31 avg rating — 4,371 ratings
67.
The Legend of the Indian Paintbrush
The Legend of the Indian Paintbrush 4.20 avg rating — 4,946 ratings
68.
How Much Is a Million?
How Much Is a Million? 4.09 avg rating — 5,275 ratings
69.
Tacky the Penguin
Tacky the Penguin 4.29 avg rating — 11,815 ratings
70.
Arthur's Thanksgiving
Arthur's Thanksgiving 3.87 avg rating — 1,267 ratings
71.
Catwings Return (Catwings, #2)
Catwings Return (Catwings, #2) 4.17 avg rating — 3,758 ratings
72.
The Berenstain Bears Visit the Dentist
The Berenstain Bears Visit the Dentist 4.08 avg rating — 7,033 ratings
73.
Maybe You Should Fly a Jet! Maybe You Should Be a Vet!
Maybe You Should Fly a Jet! Maybe You Should Be a Vet! 4.22 avg rating — 2,109 ratings
74.
Cobweb Christmas: The Tradition of Tinsel
Cobweb Christmas: The Tradition of Tinsel 4.13 avg rating — 539 ratings
75.
Possum Magic
Possum Magic
by: Mem Fox
4.17 avg rating — 9,249 ratings
76.
Have You Seen My Duckling?
Have You Seen My Duckling? 3.85 avg rating — 2,172 ratings
77.
Our Cat Flossie
Our Cat Flossie 4.18 avg rating — 68 ratings
78.
Apples and Pumpkins
Apples and Pumpkins 3.59 avg rating — 1,172 ratings
78.
The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything
The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything 4.26 avg rating — 19,289 ratings
80.
Fritz and the Beautiful Horses
Fritz and the Beautiful Horses
by: Jan Brett
4.29 avg rating — 1,837 ratings
81.
The Boy of the Three-Year Nap
The Boy of the Three-Year Nap 3.90 avg rating — 1,041 ratings
81.
Ten, Nine, Eight
Ten, Nine, Eight 3.87 avg rating — 3,585 ratings
81.
Just Go To Bed (A Golden Look-Look Book)
Just Go To Bed (A Golden Look-Look Book) 4.24 avg rating — 28,153 ratings
84.
Mirandy and Brother Wind (Dragonfly Books)
Mirandy and Brother Wind (Dragonfly Books) 4.06 avg rating — 1,306 ratings
85.
Fables
Fables 4.15 avg rating — 8,768 ratings
86.
How a Book Is Made
How a Book Is Made
by: Aliki
3.92 avg rating — 313 ratings
87.
George Shrinks
George Shrinks 4.02 avg rating — 1,526 ratings
88.
Song and Dance Man
Song and Dance Man 4.03 avg rating — 9,234 ratings
88.
I Am Not Going to Get up Today!
I Am Not Going to Get up Today!
by: Dr. Seuss
4.03 avg rating — 5,638 ratings
90.
You're Only Old Once!: A Book for Obsolete Children
You're Only Old Once!: A Book for Obsolete Children
by: Dr. Seuss
4.15 avg rating — 3,766 ratings
91.
Ben's Trumpet
Ben's Trumpet 4.11 avg rating — 1,659 ratings
92.
Hunches in Bunches
Hunches in Bunches
by: Dr. Seuss
3.78 avg rating — 1,543 ratings
93.
Where the Buffaloes Begin
Where the Buffaloes Begin 3.75 avg rating — 284 ratings
94.
Chester's Way
Chester's Way 4.22 avg rating — 5,920 ratings
95.
Funnybones
Funnybones 4.26 avg rating — 4,610 ratings
96.
The Happy World of Strawberry Shortcake
The Happy World of Strawberry Shortcake 4.31 avg rating — 16 ratings
97.
Gila Monsters Meet You at the Airport (Reading Rainbow Books)
Gila Monsters Meet You at the Airport (Reading Rainbow Books) 3.97 avg rating — 327 ratings
98.
Humphrey: The Wayward Whale
Humphrey: The Wayward Whale 4.11 avg rating — 9 ratings
99.
There's a Monster Under My Bed
There's a Monster Under My Bed 3.91 avg rating — 107 ratings
100.
Little Miss Helpful
Little Miss Helpful 3.87 avg rating — 925 ratings
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