Best of
Picture-Books

1958

No Roses for Harry!


Gene Zion - 1958
    Harry does everything he can think of to get rid of that sweater. But when it seems like he’ll never lose the sweater, an unexpected visitor helps him solve his problem…This is an irresistible story featuring a classic picture book character, especially perfect for young dog lovers and fans of Harry the Dirty Dog. Harry the Dirty Dog has been recognized by the National Education Association as an all-time top-100 children's book. It has also been welcomed by a new generation at home, as Betty White's 2020 reading of the story on StorylineOnline has been viewed more than 8 million times.For more fun with Harry the Dirty Dog, don't miss Harry by the Sea and Harry and the Lady Next Door. As Children's Books and Their Creators said about all three books: "There is a droll, seemingly effortless union of art and text in the Harry stories, a delicious mastery of everyday foolishness."

What Do You Say, Dear? A Book of Manners for All Occasions


Sesyle Joslin - 1958
    What do you say when:- you bump into a crocodile on a crowded city street?- a nice gentleman introduces you to a baby elephant?- the Queen feeds you so much spaghetti that you don't fit in your chair anymore?This is the funniest book of manners you'll ever read!

Too Many Mittens


Florence Slobodkin - 1958
    As word spreads, their house is quickly filled with returned red mittens until they create a lost mitten clothes-line in their backyard. Sweet and simple.

Madeline and the Gypsies


Ludwig Bemelmans - 1958
    Join Madeline in another adventure when she and Pepito run off to join the carnival with a band of traveling gypsies! At first they're having the time of their lives—they don't have to go to school, brush their teeth, or ever go to sleep. But soon Madeline and Pepito start to feel homesick. Leave it to clever Miss Clavel to find Madeline and Pepito and bring them home.

Mystery of the Gate Sign


Margaret Friskey - 1958
    It is a simple three-word gate sign that stumps the rabbits in this story. For any child who can read better than a rabbit, there will be little mystery about the gate sign. The only mystery will be in how the rabbits learn to read it.

Tim and Lucy Go to Sea


Edward Ardizzone - 1958
    His new friend Lucy and her guardian Mr. Grimes are delighted when the enterprising five-year-old proposes they buy a boat and head out to sea. While cruising on the beautiful yacht Evangeline, they quickly fall into the clutches of villainous mutineers . . . for what could be Tim's biggest adventure yet! First published between 1936 and 1977, Edward Ardizzone's Little Tim books have been loved by generations of children for their spirited adventures and enchanting narrative from a storyteller who spoke straight to young readers' imaginations.

The Wide Awake Owl


Louis Slobodkin - 1958
    Written poetically with gentle illustrations, great for parents with kids who have difficulty sleeping.

How St. Francis Tamed the Wolf


Elizabeth Rose - 1958
    

The Acorn Tree


Valenti Angelo - 1958
    A bluejay tries very hard to fill a hollow oak tree with acorns for himself, but his efforts turn into a big joke.