Best children's picture books

1

The Very Hungry Caterpillar

by Eric Carle

22,760 members

1,067 reviews

½ 4.4

46 Members: hailelib, KarenElissa, Quaisior, ABVR, hipdeep, SqueakyChu, foggidawn, lahochstetler, Moomin_Mama, KimarieBee, enrique_molinero, norabelle414, avatiakh, bestem, sjmccreary, ZahidSulemanLibrary, merrystar, skullduggery, SylviaC, navelos, FergyC, souloftherose, LynleyS, elkiedee, Dilara86, MDGentleReader, martensgirl, eclecticdodo, cej1027, al.vick, ahef1963, Ms.Lane, brandymt, jessica_vickery, Chaingo, Fangyu.Chen, Grandma_B, palomajaksa, Littlebylittle, ManWithAnAgenda, ZetaRiemann, mrdthwest, jadamx, jimmyob, cmmartin08, JulieMichellePack,waitingtoderail

2

Where the Wild Things Are

by Maurice Sendak

25,977 members

1,446 reviews

½ 4.3

35 Members: KarenElissa, Quaisior, ABVR, waitingtoderail, foggidawn, Moomin_Mama, enrique_molinero, norabelle414, avatiakh, clong, bestem, PitcherBooks, Soupdragon, sjmccreary, ZahidSulemanLibrary, merrystar, skullduggery, SylviaC, FergyC, elkiedee, MDGentleReader, cej1027, al.vick, ahef1963, jeffza, accidentalstars, Taismathias, Ms.Lane, jessica_vickery, Bailey.VanDyke, Grandma_B, KarenGR, mrdthwest, jadamx, cmmartin08
Explanations: PitcherBooks: Kid classic. Award-winner. If you don't know this book, what planet have you been living on?

3

Goodnight Moon

by Margaret Wise Brown

18,774 members

691 reviews

4.2

24 Members: hailelib, Quaisior, ABVR, hipdeep, SqueakyChu, foggidawn, lahochstetler, enrique_molinero, norabelle414, clong, bestem, merrystar, skullduggery, SylviaC, FergyC, MDGentleReader, cej1027, ahef1963, accidentalstars, Ms.Lane, ManWithAnAgenda, ZetaRiemann, mrdthwest, jimmyob

4

The Cat in the Hat

by Dr. Seuss

20,406 members

526 reviews

4.2

24 Members: hailelib, KarenElissa, SqueakyChu, lquilter, kiracle, foggidawn, Moomin_Mama, bestem, sjmccreary, ZahidSulemanLibrary, merrystar, skullduggery, FergyC, LynleyS, elkiedee, JGKC, MDGentleReader, eclecticdodo, cej1027, ahef1963, Ms.Lane, brandymt, KarenGR, jadamx, ,ManWithAnAgenda

5

Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type

by Doreen Cronin

10,658 members

504 reviews

½ 4.3

21 Members: timspalding, hailelib, KarenElissa, Quaisior, ABVR, waitingtoderail, lquilter, PitcherBooks, mkbird, merrystar, skullduggery, SylviaC, FergyC, elkiedee, cej1027, Ms.Lane, cwoodya, asvitek7, fjsager, KarenGR, ZetaRiemann
Explanations: PitcherBooks: A don't miss and fun read-aloud. Award winner.

6

Green Eggs and Ham

by Dr. Seuss

22,653 members

715 reviews

½ 4.3

24 Members: hailelib, Quaisior, hipdeep, foggidawn, Moomin_Mama, bestem, sjmccreary, ZahidSulemanLibrary, merrystar, skullduggery, SylviaC, FergyC, JGKC, Dilara86, MDGentleReader, eclecticdodo, cej1027, al.vick, ahef1963, Ms.Lane, brandymt, KarenGR, ZetaRiemann, jadamx

7

Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day

by Judith Viorst

14,300 members

652 reviews

4.2

8

The Monster at the End of This Book

by Jon Stone

5,142 members

105 reviews

½ 4.4

20 Members: Quaisior, ABVR, hipdeep, foggidawn, lahochstetler, KimarieBee, bestem, merrystar, SylviaC, FergyC, cej1027, ahef1963, Ms.Lane, ccmural, Playcentre, wichitafriendsschool, ManWithAnAgenda, ZetaRiemann, jadamx, jimmyob

9

Each Peach Pear Plum

by Janet Ahlberg

3,555 members

61 reviews

4.2

17 Members: hailelib, Moomin_Mama, abbottthomas, avatiakh, bestem, Soupdragon, mkbird, SylviaC, navelos, souloftherose, kidsread, JGKC, eclecticdodo, cej1027, ahef1963, accidentalstars, Ms.Lane

10

Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?

by Bill Martin Jr.

14,461 members

705 reviews

½ 4.3

20 Members: hailelib, KarenElissa, Quaisior, ABVR, hipdeep, enrique_molinero, avatiakh, bestem, Soupdragon, ZahidSulemanLibrary, merrystar, cej1027, ahef1963, Ms.Lane, ccmural, brandymt, ManWithAnAgenda, ZetaRiemann, mrdthwest, jadamx

11

Corduroy

by Don Freeman

15,024 members

420 reviews

½ 4.3

17 Members: hailelib, KarenElissa, Quaisior, ABVR, hipdeep, SqueakyChu, foggidawn, norabelle414, bestem, merrystar, FergyC, MDGentleReader, cej1027, ahef1963, accidentalstars, ManWithAnAgenda, ZetaRiemann

12

The Snowy Day

by Ezra Jack Keats

14,713 members

757 reviews

4.2

15 Members: hailelib, hipdeep, SqueakyChu, lquilter, foggidawn, norabelle414, avatiakh, merrystar, FergyC, cej1027, ahef1963, Ms.Lane, Littlebylittle, ManWithAnAgenda, mrdthwest

13

Blueberries for Sal

by Robert McCloskey

8,035 members

144 reviews

4.2

16 Members: timspalding, ABVR, waitingtoderail, hipdeep, SqueakyChu, foggidawn, bestem, merrystar, skullduggery, cej1027, al.vick, accidentalstars, Ms.Lane, cwoodya, Littlebylittle, ManWithAnAgenda

14

Miss Nelson is Missing

by Harry Allard

6,020 members

229 reviews

4.2

16 Members: waitingtoderail, SqueakyChu, foggidawn, ijustgetbored, norabelle414, bestem, mkbird, sjmccreary, merrystar, skullduggery, FergyC, MDGentleReader, cej1027, Ms.Lane, ManWithAnAgenda, ZetaRiemann

15

Moo, Baa, La La La!

by Sandra Boynton

3,798 members

49 reviews

4.1

14 Members: timspalding, KarenElissa, Quaisior, ABVR, hipdeep, lquilter, merrystar, skullduggery, SylviaC, cej1027, ahef1963, Ms.Lane, ccmural, Grandma_B

16

Frog and Toad are Friends

by Arnold Lobel

10,485 members

262 reviews

4.2

17 Members: Quaisior, waitingtoderail, hipdeep, SqueakyChu, foggidawn, Moomin_Mama, bestem, sjmccreary, merrystar, navelos, FergyC, cej1027, ahef1963, ManWithAnAgenda, mrdthwest, jadamx, jimmyob

17

Harold and the Purple Crayon

by Crockett Johnson

7,775 members

212 reviews

4.2

16 Members: hailelib, ABVR, waitingtoderail, Moomin_Mama, clong, bestem, merrystar, skullduggery, MDGentleReader, cej1027, Ms.Lane, pmcdougall, Littlebylittle, ManWithAnAgenda, KarenGR, ZetaRiemann

18

Caps for Sale: A Tale of a Peddler, Some Monkeys and Their Monkey Business

by Esphyr Slobodkina

9,743 members

174 reviews

4.1

14 Members: KarenElissa, waitingtoderail, foggidawn, avatiakh, bestem, merrystar, skullduggery, FergyC, cej1027, Ms.Lane, alyssakaplan18, ManWithAnAgenda, ZetaRiemann, jadamx

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Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!

by Mo Willems

9,588 members

505 reviews

½ 4.4

15 Members: hailelib, waitingtoderail, hipdeep, lquilter, foggidawn, avatiakh, PitcherBooks, merrystar, skullduggery, SylviaC, elkiedee, MDGentleReader, cej1027, ManWithAnAgenda, ZetaRiemann
Explanations: PitcherBooks: A don't miss and fun read-aloud. Award winner.

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Chicka Chicka Boom Boom

by Bill Jr. Martin

14,247 members

776 reviews

½ 4.3

14 Members: ABVR, merrystar, skullduggery, SylviaC, FergyC, cej1027, ahef1963, Ms.Lane, ccmural, cwoodya, Grandma_B, Littlebylittle, ZetaRiemann, jimmyob

21

Make Way for Ducklings

by Robert McCloskey

10,688 members

182 reviews

½ 4.3

14 Members: ABVR, waitingtoderail, clong, bestem, merrystar, LynleyS, MDGentleReader, cej1027, al.vick, ahef1963, Ms.Lane, Grandma_B, ManWithAnAgenda, mrdthwest

22

Meg and Mog

by Helen Nicoll

354 members

3 reviews

4

10 Members: Moomin_Mama, Soupdragon, mkbird, skullduggery, souloftherose, elkiedee, Dilara86, eclecticdodo, cwoodya, pmcdougall

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The Little Engine That Could

by Watty Piper

10,789 members

195 reviews

4.1

13 Members: lilithcat, SqueakyChu, foggidawn, norabelle414, bestem, sjmccreary, merrystar, JGKC, MDGentleReader, cej1027, ahef1963, ManWithAnAgenda, ZetaRiemann

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Fox in Socks

by Dr. Seuss

9,658 members

119 reviews

4

12 Members: Quaisior, clong, sjmccreary, ZahidSulemanLibrary, merrystar, FergyC, LynleyS, kidsread, eclecticdodo, cej1027, ahef1963, jadamx

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Good Night, Gorilla

by Peggy Rathmann

6,023 members

136 reviews

4.2

11 Members: waitingtoderail, hipdeep, lquilter, foggidawn, PitcherBooks, merrystar, skullduggery, MDGentleReader, cej1027, wichitafriendsschool, ZetaRiemann
Explanations: PitcherBooks: A fun and wordless picture story. A wonderful bedtime book. Award-winner.

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Curious George

by H. A. Rey

6,727 members

91 reviews

3.9

13 Members: hipdeep, lahochstetler, bestem, sjmccreary, ZahidSulemanLibrary, merrystar, FergyC, cej1027, al.vick, ahef1963, ManWithAnAgenda, ZetaRiemann, mrdthwest

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The Tale of Peter Rabbit

by Beatrix Potter

12,218 members

180 reviews

4.1

13 Members: SqueakyChu, foggidawn, Moomin_Mama, sjmccreary, ZahidSulemanLibrary, merrystar, eclecticdodo, cej1027, ahef1963, ManWithAnAgenda, ZetaRiemann, mrdthwest, jadamx

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Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel

by Virginia Lee Burton

6,817 members

75 reviews

4.2

13 Members: ABVR, waitingtoderail, hipdeep, Moomin_Mama, bestem, sjmccreary, merrystar, SylviaC, FergyC, cej1027, ahef1963, Ms.Lane, ManWithAnAgenda

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The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales

by Jon Scieszka

6,786 members

224 reviews

4.2

11 Members: foggidawn, keristars, Moomin_Mama, norabelle414, avatiakh, bestem, skullduggery, FergyC, cej1027, ManWithAnAgenda, jadamx

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Go, Dog. Go!

by P. D. Eastman

9,728 members

148 reviews

4.1

11 Members: hipdeep, bestem, sjmccreary, merrystar, FergyC, MDGentleReader, cej1027, al.vick, ahef1963, cwoodya, ManWithAnAgenda

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If You Give a Mouse a Cookie

by Laura Joffe Numeroff

15,441 members

653 reviews

4.2

14 Members: hailelib, Quaisior, ABVR, SqueakyChu, lquilter, bestem, sjmccreary, merrystar, FergyC, cej1027, ahef1963, ManWithAnAgenda, ZetaRiemann, jadamx,waitingtoderail ,foggidawn ,ijustgetbored

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In the Night Kitchen

by Maurice Sendak

2,841 members

117 reviews

3.9

11 Members: waitingtoderail, keristars, Moomin_Mama, KimarieBee, norabelle414, LynleyS, Dilara86, cej1027, ahef1963, Ms.Lane, Littlebylittle,timspalding

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The Lorax

by Dr. Seuss

8,821 members

305 reviews

½ 4.4

11 Members: Quaisior, merrystar, FergyC, LynleyS, eclecticdodo, cej1027, al.vick, Ms.Lane, Grandma_B, ZetaRiemann, jadamx

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Harry the Dirty Dog

by Gene Zion

3,752 members

113 reviews

4.1

11 Members: hipdeep, Moomin_Mama, bestem, Soupdragon, LynleyS, cej1027, Ms.Lane, cwoodya, Littlebylittle, ManWithAnAgenda, ZetaRiemann

35

Oh, the Places You'll Go!

by Dr. Seuss

11,302 members

371 reviews

½ 4.3

12 Members: Quaisior, Moomin_Mama, bestem, merrystar, FergyC, MDGentleReader, eclecticdodo, cej1027, ahef1963, ZetaRiemann, mrdthwest, jadamx,ManWithAnAgenda

36

The Poky Little Puppy

by Janette Sebring Lowrey

5,122 members

76 reviews

3.9

11 Members: Quaisior, hipdeep, foggidawn, KimarieBee, ZahidSulemanLibrary, cej1027, ahef1963, brandymt, ManWithAnAgenda, ZetaRiemann, jadamx

37

Animalia

by Graeme Base

3,566 members

80 reviews

½ 4.4

9 Members: sjmccreary, ZahidSulemanLibrary, skullduggery, SylviaC, LynleyS, ahef1963, Grandma_B, ManWithAnAgenda, jadamx

38

One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish

by Dr. Seuss

15,265 members

297 reviews

4.1

11 Members: Quaisior, hipdeep, sjmccreary, merrystar, FergyC, eclecticdodo, cej1027, ahef1963, Ms.Lane, pmcdougall, ZetaRiemann

39

Are You My Mother?

by P. D. Eastman

12,509 members

260 reviews

4

10 Members: Quaisior, waitingtoderail, sjmccreary, ZahidSulemanLibrary, merrystar, FergyC, cej1027, ahef1963, ZetaRiemann, mrdthwest

40

Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs

by Judi Barrett

9,760 members

330 reviews

4.2

10 Members: SqueakyChu, Moomin_Mama, bestem, merrystar, FergyC, cej1027, ahef1963, Ms.Lane, ManWithAnAgenda, ZetaRiemann

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The Mitten

by Jan Brett

9,524 members

238 reviews

4.2

10 Members: timspalding, hipdeep, merrystar, SylviaC, cej1027, ahef1963, Ms.Lane, Grandma_B, ManWithAnAgenda, ZetaRiemann

42

The Napping House

by Audrey Wood

6,672 members

284 reviews

4.2

9 Members: PitcherBooks, merrystar, FergyC, MDGentleReader, cej1027, Taismathias, Ms.Lane, Grandma_B, Littlebylittle
Explanations: PitcherBooks: Great fun. Award-winner. Cumulative rhyme. Comical art. Everybody piles into Granny's bed :-)

43

We're Going on a Bear Hunt

by Michael Rosen

7,503 members

136 reviews

4.1

9 Members: waitingtoderail, clong, ZahidSulemanLibrary, merrystar, Dilara86, cej1027, ahef1963, ccmural, ZetaRiemann

44

Owl Babies

by Martin Waddell

3,657 members

74 reviews

4.2

8 Members: timspalding, KarenElissa, Quaisior, waitingtoderail, Soupdragon, ZahidSulemanLibrary, cej1027, ManWithAnAgenda

45

The Jolly Postman, or, Other People's Letters

by Janet Ahlberg

2,470 members

49 reviews

½ 4.5

9 Members: Moomin_Mama, Soupdragon, mkbird, skullduggery, SylviaC, FergyC, eclecticdodo, cej1027, ahef1963

46

Jamberry

by Bruce Degen

3,627 members

46 reviews

4.2

8 Members: KarenElissa, ABVR, mkbird, merrystar, skullduggery, SylviaC, cej1027, Grandma_B

47

Guess How Much I Love You

by Sam McBratney

11,379 members

170 reviews

4.2

9 Members: Quaisior, hipdeep, merrystar, FergyC, eclecticdodo, cej1027, ahef1963, ccmural, jadamx

48

Madeline

by Ludwig Bemelmans

10,622 members

258 reviews

4.2

9 Members: Quaisior, merrystar, cej1027, al.vick, ahef1963, Ms.Lane, ManWithAnAgenda, ZetaRiemann, cmmartin08

49

The Little House

by Virginia Lee Burton

5,401 members

129 reviews

½ 4.3

9 Members: waitingtoderail, bestem, merrystar, navelos, FergyC, cej1027, ahef1963, alyssakaplan18, ManWithAnAgenda,

50

Tikki Tikki Tembo

by Arlene Mosel

4,902 members

152 reviews

4

9 Members: bestem, merrystar, skullduggery, SylviaC, MDGentleReader, ahef1963, Littlebylittle, ManWithAnAgenda, ZetaRiemann

51

How the Grinch Stole Christmas!

by Dr. Seuss

9,019 members

163 reviews

½ 4.3

9 Members: Quaisior, clong, FergyC, cej1027, ahef1963, Ms.Lane, ZetaRiemann, mrdthwest, jadamx

52

The Saggy Baggy Elephant

by Kathryn Jackson

2,312 members

15 reviews

3.8

9 Members: Quaisior, hipdeep, lahochstetler, PitcherBooks, merrystar, LynleyS, cej1027, al.vick, ahef1963
Explanations: PitcherBooks: Little Golden Book classic. A childhood favorite.

53

Richard Scarry's Cars and Trucks and Things that Go

by Richard Scarry

2,119 members

19 reviews

4.2

9 Members: Quaisior, Moomin_Mama, sjmccreary, ZahidSulemanLibrary, merrystar, FergyC, MDGentleReader, ahef1963, ManWithAnAgenda

54

The Rainbow Fish

by Marcus Pfister

8,064 members

573 reviews

4.2

11 Members: KarenElissa, Quaisior, norabelle414, bestem, ZahidSulemanLibrary, FergyC, cej1027, ccmural, cwoodya, Littlebylittle, ZetaRiemann,waitingtoderail ,foggidawn ,skullduggery

55

Room on the Broom

by Julia Donaldson

4,510 members

57 reviews

½ 4.4

5 Members: KimarieBee, ZahidSulemanLibrary, elkiedee, Playcentre, wichitafriendsschool

56

The Tiger Who Came to Tea

by Judith Kerr

1,196 members

24 reviews

4.1

7 Members: Moomin_Mama, Soupdragon, elkiedee, Playcentre, Littlebylittle, ManWithAnAgenda, ZetaRiemann

57

There's a Wocket in My Pocket!

by Dr. Seuss

3,777 members

57 reviews

3.9

7 Members: merrystar, FergyC, eclecticdodo, al.vick, ahef1963, smithprek, jadamx

58

There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly

by Pam Adams

2,230 members

46 reviews

3.9

8 Members: Quaisior, FergyC, eclecticdodo, ahef1963, ccmural, brandymt, ManWithAnAgenda, ZetaRiemann

59

The Polar Express

by Chris Van Allsburg

9,647 members

458 reviews

½ 4.3

8 Members: Quaisior, dara85, norabelle414, merrystar, cej1027, ahef1963, wichitafriendsschool, mrdthwest,timspalding

60

Pat the Bunny

by Dorothy Kunhardt

1,416 members

31 reviews

3.8

7 Members: Quaisior, lahochstetler, bestem, merrystar, cej1027, ahef1963, Grandma_B

61

Hairy Maclary from Donaldson's Dairy

by Lynley Dodd

1,337 members

17 reviews

4.2

7 Members: foggidawn, ZahidSulemanLibrary, merrystar, skullduggery, SylviaC, cej1027, cwoodya

62

Flotsam

by David Wiesner

3,200 members

518 reviews

½ 4.4

5 Members: timspalding, keristars, VioletBramble, merrystar, cej1027

63

But Not the Hippopotamus

by Sandra Boynton

1,975 members

29 reviews

4.2

6 Members: Quaisior, waitingtoderail, hipdeep, merrystar, al.vick, pmcdougall

64

Dear Zoo: A Lift-the-Flap Book

by Rod Campbell

3,054 members

54 reviews

4.1

6 Members: merrystar, elkiedee, kidsread, MDGentleReader, eclecticdodo, cej1027

65

Is Your Mama a Llama?

by Deborah Guarino

5,405 members

130 reviews

4.1

6 Members: KarenElissa, waitingtoderail, foggidawn, kidsread, cej1027, jadamx

66

The Frog and Toad Treasury

by Arnold Lobel

953 members

7 reviews

½ 4.4

7 Members: moonlitgarden, Moomin_Mama, PitcherBooks, merrystar, cej1027, ManWithAnAgenda, jadamx
Explanations: PitcherBooks: Frog & Toad are good friends through it all. Totally endearing. And kids of all ages could take a lesson from these guys. Award winner.

67

A Pocket for Corduroy

by Don Freeman

4,180 members

46 reviews

4

6 Members: Quaisior, hipdeep, moonlitgarden, merrystar, ManWithAnAgenda, mrdthwest

68

Stellaluna

by Janell Cannon

9,115 members

303 reviews

½ 4.3

6 Members: KarenElissa, norabelle414, merrystar, cej1027, Ms.Lane, mrdthwest

69

Officer Buckle and Gloria

by Peggy Rathmann

5,487 members

248 reviews

4.2

6 Members: foggidawn, cej1027, Ms.Lane, Littlebylittle, ManWithAnAgenda, ZetaRiemann

70

The Five Chinese Brothers

by Claire Huchet Bishop

1,837 members

54 reviews

3.9

6 Members: Moomin_Mama, bestem, PitcherBooks, LynleyS, ahef1963, ManWithAnAgenda
Explanations: PitcherBooks: Kid Classic. Cheerful Chinese fairytale of brothers with magical talents. A childhood favorite.

71

The Color Kittens (A Little Golden Book)

by Margaret Wise Brown

1,075 members

9 reviews

4.1

6 Members: Quaisior, clong, mkbird, merrystar, cej1027, ManWithAnAgenda

72

The Story of Ferdinand

by Munro Leaf

9,038 members

170 reviews

½ 4.3

7 Members: hipdeep, Moomin_Mama, merrystar, cej1027, ahef1963, Ms.Lane, ManWithAnAgenda

73

Katy and the Big Snow

by Virginia Lee Burton

3,241 members

20 reviews

4.2

6 Members: waitingtoderail, merrystar, FergyC, cej1027, ahef1963, ManWithAnAgenda

74

There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly

by Simms Taback

2,813 members

183 reviews

4.1

6 Members: sjmccreary, FergyC, cej1027, ahef1963, brandymt, ZetaRiemann

75

Can't You Sleep, Little Bear?

by Martin Waddell

2,280 members

28 reviews

4.1

5 Members: hipdeep, Soupdragon, ZahidSulemanLibrary, eclecticdodo, cej1027

76

Madeline's Rescue

by Ludwig Bemelmans

4,191 members

86 reviews

4

5 Members: foggidawn, lahochstetler, bestem, cej1027, ahef1963

77

The Gruffalo

by Julia Donaldson

5,384 members

95 reviews

½ 4.4

5 Members: skullduggery, elkiedee, eclecticdodo, Ms.Lane, jadamx

78

Peter's Chair

by Ezra Jack Keats

3,821 members

332 reviews

4.2

6 Members: Moomin_Mama, mkbird, merrystar, cej1027, Littlebylittle, ManWithAnAgenda

79

The Hat

by Jan Brett

5,356 members

105 reviews

4.1

5 Members: timspalding, hipdeep, moonlitgarden, merrystar, ManWithAnAgenda

80

Zoom

by István Bányai

1,189 members

58 reviews

½ 4.4

4 Members: kiracle, PitcherBooks, cej1027, Taismathias
Explanations: PitcherBooks: Simply amazing wordless book that 'zooms out' from one image to the next. Fascinating! Great for lessons on perspective too. Award winner.

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