Best of
Picture-Books

1973

Nana Upstairs and Nana Downstairs


Tomie dePaola - 1973
    But one day Tommy's mother tells him Nana Upstairs won't be there anymore, and Tommy must struggle with saying good-bye to someone he loves. Updated with new, full-color illustrations, this classic story will continue to win the hearts of readers of all ages."Children will want to hear this again and again." --School Library Journal, starred review"A quietly touching story Athat? depicts loving family relationships." --Publishers Weekly

The Little Red Hen Big Book


Paul Galdone - 1973
    When the hen asks a cat, dog, and mouse for help planting some wheat, she gets no takers: "‘Not I!’ said the cat. ‘Not I!’ said the dog. ‘Not I!’ said the mouse." They won’t water, cut, or grind the wheat . . . or help bake a cake with it, either. So guess who eats the cake by herself in the end? The Caldecott Honor artist Paul Galdone’s delightfully detailed ink and wash illustrations—packed with charming details—add plenty of sly humor to the well-loved story that not only offers a sage message but also shows children what it takes to make a cake from the ground up!

My Cat Likes to Hide in Boxes


Eve Sutton - 1973
    Children will love joining in with this fun rhyming story that is just right for beginner readers.

Kermit the Hermit


Bill Peet - 1973
    A little boy saves Kermit from disaster, and the once cranky crab works hard to repay him.

Who Needs Donuts?


Mark Alan Stamaty - 1973
    Bikferd, a world class collector of donuts. But when Mr. Bikferd falls in love with Pretzel Annie, the prophecy of an old homeless woman comes true: “Who needs donuts when you’ve got love?” Mr. Bikferd bequeaths his donut collection to Sam, who uses it to save the old homeless woman from drowning in a basement flooded with coffee. This is a reissue of Mark Alan Stamaty’s masterpiece of the absurd, first published 30 years ago and out of print nearly as long. With an illustration style that mixes a benign Hieronymus Bosch with an urban Where’s Waldo?, Stamaty’s off-the-wall humor is on target for little kids and big kids today.

George and Martha Encore


James Marshall - 1973
    More stories about the two great chums: "The Dance Recital," "The French Lesson," "The Disguise," "The Beach," "The Garden."

Jennifer and Josephine


Bill Peet - 1973
    Kids will love this classic story from popular author Bill Peet, with fun illustrations and a rhythmic, easy pace that is sure to delight. A perfect gift for the child in your life.

The Wizard Comes to Town


Mercer Mayer - 1973
    Alabasium, Wizard Extraordinaire, rents a room in Mrs. Beggs's boarding house. After the Wizard conjures up a few floating chairs and some inclement weather in the parlor, Mrs. Beggs retaliates with a little witchcraft of her own. Full color.

I'm Going on a Bear Hunt


Sandra Stroner Sivulich - 1973
    The reader goes on a search for a bear following suggested motions for such related activities as climbing trees, swimming rivers, and groping in caves.

A Mouse To Be Free


Joyce W. Warren - 1973
    A little mouse tries to communicate his need to be free to the little girl who owns him.

Hubert the Caterpillar Who Thought He Was a Moustache


Wendy Stang - 1973
    

The Clay Pot Boy


Cynthia Jameson - 1973
    

The Spooky Tail of Prewitt Peacock


Bill Peet - 1973
    The other peacocks want Prewitt to move away, then they discover the benefits of his ferocious-looking tail.

Alice in Wonderland: The Forming of a Company and the Making of a Play


Richard Avedon - 1973
    

Shooting Stars: The Rolling Stone Book of Portraits


Annie Leibovitz - 1973
    

The Lions Book Of Young Verse


Julia Watson - 1973
    

Ed Emberley's Little Drawing Book of Trains


Ed Emberley - 1973
    Demonstrates the way in which lines, circles, triangles, and rectangles can be joined to draw a train station as well as various types of locomotives and passenger and freight cars.

The Mother Whale


Edith Thacher Hurd - 1973
    Traces five years in the life of a mother whale as she gives birth to a calf, cares for him, mates, and finally gives birth again.

While the Horses Galloped to London


Mabel Watts - 1973
    The stewpot Sherman carried on the stage proved a nuisance until the wickedest robber, outlaw, and highwayman in all of England came along.

Being Green


Joe Raposo - 1973
    Etienne Delessert creates his picture book version of Being Green, Kermit the Frog's anthem about fitting in, written by Joe Raposo.

Christina Katerina & the First Annual Grand Ballet


Patricia Lee Gauch - 1973
    Christina Katerina's debut as prima ballerina in her family's newly finished basement is marred by disaster but nonetheless successful.

Like and Unlike: A First Look at Classification


Solveig Paulson Russell - 1973
    Describes the grouping of alike things, or classification of similar objects, with emphasis on plants and animals.

Walt Disney Productions' Robin Hood: Story and Songs


Unknown - 1973
    The collection features the musical score and lyrics for:• Whistle stop (Roger Miller)• Oo-de-lally (Roger Miller)• Love (Floyd Huddleston & George Bruns)• The Phony King of England (Johnny Mercer)• Not in Nottingham (Roger Miller)

Colonial Life in America: A Book to Begin on


Margaret C. Farquhar - 1973
    

Number 24


Guy Billout - 1973
    Whilst waiting for his bus a man's solitude is interrupted by the most unusual sights - an armoured tank, a giant bi-plane and a chair life are just a few of the unexpected visions that occur and each is obliterated in turn. Our hero is naturally cautious when the Bus 24 finally arrives, checking every angle for an adversary before finally boarding. 4 yrs+

The Fire Bird: A Russian Folk Tale


Toma Bogdanović - 1973
    

Robin and the Pirates


Ermanno Libenzi - 1973
    

The Midnight Ghost


Carol Beach York - 1973
    

The Little Witch's Black Magic Book of Games


Linda Glovach - 1973
    Most need no or very minimal equipment and can be easily adapted to be more or less competitive.

Danny and His Thumb


Kathryn F. Ernst - 1973
    As he grows up and starts school, Danny finds he is too busy doing other things to suck his thumb.

The Queen Who Saved Her People:


Carol Greene - 1973
    

Amanda Dreaming


Barbara Wersba - 1973
    A child dreams of beautiful, mystical, and fantastical things such as roses that sigh, witches with apples for eyes, and pearl ants fighting on her toes.

Mickey Mouse And The Second Wish


Walt Disney Company - 1973
    

Mother Goose


Bonnie Rutherford - 1973