Overlooked Picture Books That Every Library Should Have

1.
The Runaway Bunny
The Runaway Bunny 4.09 avg rating — 86,070 ratings
2.
Clifford's Halloween
Clifford's Halloween 4.17 avg rating — 13,211 ratings
3.
The Paper Bag Princess
The Paper Bag Princess 4.31 avg rating — 51,997 ratings
4.
The Star
The Star 3.74 avg rating — 43 ratings
5.
Charlie and Chocolate's Purrfect Prayer
Charlie and Chocolate's Purrfect Prayer it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 14 ratings
5.
Charlie and Chocolate's Furry Forgiveness
Charlie and Chocolate's Furry Forgiveness it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 5 ratings
7.
The Trouble with Mom
The Trouble with Mom 3.93 avg rating — 207 ratings
7.
Love You Forever
Love You Forever 4.38 avg rating — 245,139 ratings
9.
Raven: A Trickster Tale from the Pacific Northwest
Raven: A Trickster Tale from the Pacific Northwest really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 2,056 ratings
10.
Frosty the Snow Man
Frosty the Snow Man 4.27 avg rating — 18,743 ratings
11.
The Night Before Christmas
The Night Before Christmas 4.40 avg rating — 126,557 ratings
12.
The Velveteen Rabbit
The Velveteen Rabbit 4.31 avg rating — 269,112 ratings
13.
Something Good
Something Good 4.07 avg rating — 2,166 ratings
14.
The Tale of Three Trees
The Tale of Three Trees 4.54 avg rating — 16,241 ratings
15.
Chicken Cheeks
Chicken Cheeks 3.99 avg rating — 2,266 ratings
15.
The Princess Mermaid and the Missing Sea Shells
The Princess Mermaid and the Missing Sea Shells 4.19 avg rating — 21 ratings
15.
The Amida Tree
The Amida Tree 3.87 avg rating — 15 ratings
15.
Dorothea Duck and Her Little Companion
Dorothea Duck and Her Little Companion 4.43 avg rating — 7 ratings
15.
King Stork
King Stork 3.76 avg rating — 209 ratings
15.
Nap-A-Roo
Nap-A-Roo really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 33 ratings
15.
The Legend of Dust Bunnies, a Fairy's Tale
The Legend of Dust Bunnies, a Fairy's Tale 4.69 avg rating — 58 ratings
15.
Four is a little, Four is a LOT
Four is a little, Four is a LOT 4.24 avg rating — 80 ratings
15.
Silas and Opal Meet
Silas and Opal Meet it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 17 ratings
15.
Other Kids Are Kids Almost Just Like You
Other Kids Are Kids Almost Just Like You 4.50 avg rating — 8 ratings
15.
Better Move On, Frog!
Better Move On, Frog!
by: Ron Maris
4.16 avg rating — 44 ratings
15.
Ryan The Spy and: The Treasure Hunter's Secret: A Growth Mindset Series
Ryan The Spy and: The Treasure Hunter's Secret: A Growth Mindset Series 4.33 avg rating — 3 ratings
15.
Mr. Squirrel and the Moon
Mr. Squirrel and the Moon 4.03 avg rating — 613 ratings
15.
Becky Lou in Grandmother's Days
Becky Lou in Grandmother's Days it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating
15.
Dilbert the Duck Visits Bryce Canyon National Park
Dilbert the Duck Visits Bryce Canyon National Park 4.55 avg rating — 11 ratings
15.
Cassidy and the Mixed Up Numbers
Cassidy and the Mixed Up Numbers 4.73 avg rating — 22 ratings
15.
The Fly Who Flew Too High
The Fly Who Flew Too High really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 2 ratings
15.
When the Squirrel Sings
When the Squirrel Sings 4.74 avg rating — 23 ratings
33.
Harriet, You'll Drive Me Wild!: A Heartwarming Tale Exploring the Bond Between a Mischievous Child and Her Patient Mother
Harriet, You'll Drive Me Wild!: A Heartwarming Tale Exploring the Bond Between a Mischievous Child and Her Patient Mother
by: Mem Fox
really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 948 ratings
33.
The Rabbits' Wedding
The Rabbits' Wedding 3.98 avg rating — 356 ratings
33.
Nap-A-Roo
Nap-A-Roo really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 33 ratings
33.
Little Critter's Bedtime Storybook
Little Critter's Bedtime Storybook 4.18 avg rating — 217 ratings
33.
Silas Gets a Sister
Silas Gets a Sister 4.81 avg rating — 21 ratings
33.
Ryan The Spy and: The Inventor's Secret: A Growth Mindset Series
Ryan The Spy and: The Inventor's Secret: A Growth Mindset Series 4.33 avg rating — 3 ratings
33.
Luke Goes to London
Luke Goes to London 4.31 avg rating — 16 ratings
33.
Merry Christmas, Ernest and Celestine
Merry Christmas, Ernest and Celestine 4.23 avg rating — 320 ratings
33.
Dilbert the Duck Visits Zion National Park
Dilbert the Duck Visits Zion National Park 4.55 avg rating — 11 ratings
33.
Emery Jack the Copycat: A Story About Autistic Echoing
Emery Jack the Copycat: A Story About Autistic Echoing 4.95 avg rating — 20 ratings
33.
A Is For Acorns: A Foraging Alphabet Book
A Is For Acorns: A Foraging Alphabet Book it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 9 ratings
33.
Little Mouse's Sweet Treat
Little Mouse's Sweet Treat 4.58 avg rating — 55 ratings
45.
Princess Smartypants
Princess Smartypants 4.02 avg rating — 1,922 ratings
45.
Big Ole Striped Silas
Big Ole Striped Silas 4.86 avg rating — 22 ratings
45.
Ryan The Spy and: The Super Spy Squad Secret
Ryan The Spy and: The Super Spy Squad Secret 3.50 avg rating — 2 ratings
45.
I Am the Mummy Heb-Nefert
I Am the Mummy Heb-Nefert 3.82 avg rating — 189 ratings
45.
Cindy Lou
Cindy Lou
by: Sonia Fox
4.50 avg rating — 4 ratings
45.
My Mama Had a Dancing Heart
My Mama Had a Dancing Heart 4.20 avg rating — 519 ratings
51.
The Sprog Owner's Manual:
The Sprog Owner's Manual: 3.64 avg rating — 25 ratings
51.
Ryan the Spy and: The Superhero Secret
Ryan the Spy and: The Superhero Secret 4.38 avg rating — 8 ratings
51.
Grandma and the Pirates
Grandma and the Pirates 4.17 avg rating — 282 ratings
51.
The Cloud That Wouldn't Rain
The Cloud That Wouldn't Rain really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 2 ratings
51.
Miss Rumphius
Miss Rumphius 4.45 avg rating — 28,294 ratings
56.
Come Back Soon
Come Back Soon 3.60 avg rating — 10 ratings
56.
David's Father
David's Father 3.97 avg rating — 1,465 ratings
56.
The Surprise Doll
The Surprise Doll 4.59 avg rating — 101 ratings
59.
Let's Be Enemies
Let's Be Enemies 3.80 avg rating — 338 ratings
59.
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer 4.32 avg rating — 40,326 ratings
59.
Sadie and the Snowman
Sadie and the Snowman 4.08 avg rating — 371 ratings
59.
Indian Two Feet and His Horse
Indian Two Feet and His Horse 4.06 avg rating — 66 ratings
63.
Time for Bed
Time for Bed
by: Mem Fox
4.18 avg rating — 16,551 ratings
63.
Cross-Country Cat
Cross-Country Cat 4.16 avg rating — 344 ratings
65.
Five Minutes' Peace
Five Minutes' Peace 4.26 avg rating — 3,169 ratings
65.
The Secret Garden
The Secret Garden 4.39 avg rating — 9,463 ratings
65.
Little Owl Indian
Little Owl Indian it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 2 ratings
68.
Olive, the Other Reindeer
Olive, the Other Reindeer 4.16 avg rating — 8,488 ratings
68.
The Oak Inside the Acorn
The Oak Inside the Acorn 4.52 avg rating — 825 ratings
68.
The Magic String
The Magic String 4.26 avg rating — 19 ratings
71.
The Original Adventures of Hank the Cowdog (Hank the Cowdog, #1)
The Original Adventures of Hank the Cowdog (Hank the Cowdog, #1) 4.09 avg rating — 6,426 ratings
71.
The Jungle Book (Little Golden Book)
The Jungle Book (Little Golden Book) 4.31 avg rating — 8,626 ratings
71.
I Was So Mad (A Golden Look-Look Book)
I Was So Mad (A Golden Look-Look Book) 4.22 avg rating — 18,500 ratings
74.
My Little Pet Dragon
My Little Pet Dragon 3.82 avg rating — 1,149 ratings
74.
Biscuit Goes to School
Biscuit Goes to School 4.23 avg rating — 4,624 ratings
74.
Gator Pie
Gator Pie 4.29 avg rating — 66 ratings
77.
Backyard Hullabaloo
Backyard Hullabaloo 3.88 avg rating — 56 ratings
77.
Snowmen at Night
Snowmen at Night 4.26 avg rating — 20,158 ratings
77.
The Everything in the Whole Wide World Museum: With Lovable, Furry Old Grover (Pictureback
The Everything in the Whole Wide World Museum: With Lovable, Furry Old Grover (Pictureback 4.41 avg rating — 1,605 ratings
80.
Sleepy Animals
Sleepy Animals 3.94 avg rating — 121 ratings
80.
Officer Buckle and Gloria
Officer Buckle and Gloria 4.19 avg rating — 29,914 ratings
80.
Pigs in Hiding
Pigs in Hiding 4.21 avg rating — 98 ratings
83.
Happy Animals
Happy Animals 4.11 avg rating — 433 ratings
83.
What! Cried Granny: An Almost Bedtime Story
What! Cried Granny: An Almost Bedtime Story
by: Kate Lum
4.27 avg rating — 697 ratings
83.
Socks for Supper
Socks for Supper
by: Jack Kent
4.53 avg rating — 578 ratings
86.
Snowman Paul and Kate's Olympic Dream: An Empowering Tale about Perseverance and Big Dreams for Girls
Snowman Paul and Kate's Olympic Dream: An Empowering Tale about Perseverance and Big Dreams for Girls 4.58 avg rating — 19 ratings
86.
Too Many Pumpkins
Too Many Pumpkins 4.34 avg rating — 1,802 ratings
86.
Bullfrog Builds a House
Bullfrog Builds a House 4.33 avg rating — 21 ratings
89.
Snowman Paul returns to the Winter Olympics: An Winter Olympics Book for Kids
Snowman Paul returns to the Winter Olympics: An Winter Olympics Book for Kids really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 16 ratings
89.
The Lion and the Mouse
The Lion and the Mouse 4.23 avg rating — 24,357 ratings
89.
Pierre Bear
Pierre Bear 4.20 avg rating — 5 ratings
92.
Snowman Paul at the Winter Olympics
Snowman Paul at the Winter Olympics 4.22 avg rating — 101 ratings
92.
Giggle, Giggle, Quack
Giggle, Giggle, Quack 4.22 avg rating — 27,200 ratings
92.
Which Witch?
Which Witch? 4.18 avg rating — 17 ratings
95.
The Lonely Balloon
The Lonely Balloon 3.63 avg rating — 109 ratings
95.
You Are My Miracle
You Are My Miracle 4.26 avg rating — 442 ratings
95.
Little Black Goes to the Circus (Little Black Pony, #2)
Little Black Goes to the Circus (Little Black Pony, #2) 4.02 avg rating — 162 ratings
98.
Bella's Very Wonderful Day
Bella's Very Wonderful Day 4.17 avg rating — 127 ratings
98.
The Very Lonely Firefly (Penguin Young Readers Level 2)
The Very Lonely Firefly (Penguin Young Readers Level 2) 4.16 avg rating — 10,610 ratings
98.
The King Who Learned to Smile
The King Who Learned to Smile 4.22 avg rating — 9 ratings
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