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Books in the Picture Book genre:

The Sly Old Cat (1971)

A cat invites a rat to a tea party, but it soon becomes apparent to the rat that she is to be the dessert. Read online at archive.org. ... View More

Author(s): Beatrix Potter
Illustrator(s): Beatrix Potter

The Tenth Good Thing About Barney (1971)

A boy grieves over the death of his cat.

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Author(s): Judith Viorst
Illustrator(s): Erik Blegvad

The Truffle Pig (1971)

A pig is a boy’s best friend, especially when he can find the elusive truffle.

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Author(s): Claire Huchet Bishop
Illustrator(s): Kurt Wiese

Upside-Downers: More Pictures to Stretch the Imagination (1971)

A house of cards, that can be read backwards and forwards.

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Author(s): Mitsumasa Anno
Illustrator(s): Mitsumasa Anno

Asterix and the Laurel Wreath (1972)

Chief Vitalstatistix foolishly bet that he can season a stew with Caesar’s laurel wreath. Now Asterix and Obelix must travel to Rome, steal the wreath, and bring it back for the promised dinner. Read online at archive.org. ... View More

Author(s): René Goscinny
Illustrator(s): Albert Uderzo

Asterix and the Roman Agent (1972)

Julius Caesar sends expert troublemaker Tortuous Convolvulus to sow jealousy and discord in the town of Asterix, Obelix and Getafix. Read online at archive.org. ... View More

Author(s): René Goscinny
Illustrator(s): Albert Uderzo

The Castles of the Two Brothers (1972)

Klaus doesn’t want to live with his brother Hubert any more so he builds his own castle.

Author(s): Aileen Friedman
Illustrator(s): Steven Kellogg

The Church Mouse (1972)

Arthur, the church mouse, is lonely with only the church cat Sampson to keep him company and decides, with the parson’s permission, to invite some other mice to join him.

Author(s): Graham Oakley
Illustrator(s): Graham Oakley

Crash! Bang! Boom! (1972)

Pictures of sounds.

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Author(s): Peter Spier
Illustrator(s): Peter Spier

Dr. Anno’s Magical Midnight Circus (1972)

A magical circus of optical illusion comes to life after midnight.

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Author(s): Mitsumasa Anno
Illustrator(s): Mitsumasa Anno

Fast-Slow, High-Low (1972)

A book of opposites.

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Author(s): Peter Spier
Illustrator(s): Peter Spier

Good Night Little ABC (1972)

An alphabet of animals gets ready for bed.

Author(s): Robert Kraus
Illustrator(s): N. M. Bodecker

Good Night Little One (1972)

A going to bed counting book.

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Author(s): Robert Kraus
Illustrator(s): N. M. Bodecker

Good Night Richard Rabbit (1972)

Little Richard Rabbit does not want to go to bed.

Author(s): Robert Kraus
Illustrator(s): N. M. Bodecker

Good Night Richard Rabbit: Good Night Little ABC (1972)

Two going to bed books in one.

Author(s): Robert Kraus
Illustrator(s): N. M. Bodecker

The Hare and the Tortoise and The Tortoise and the Hare (1972)

Here are two stories of Tortoise and Hare. One on land is familiar. The sea story will be new to most.

Mother Goose Rhymes and Other Childhood Favorites (1972)

A generous selection of the work of Feodor Rojankovsky including nursery rhymes, folk tales, Bible stories and even Robinson Crusoe.

Nicky Goes to the Doctor (1972)

A child has his annual check up and gets his vaccinations.

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Author(s): Richard Scarry
Illustrator(s): Richard Scarry

The Old Ballad of the Babes in the Wood (1972)

This doleful ballad tells the story of two children abandoned in the wilderness by their wicked uncle. Read online at archive.org. ... View More

Author(s): Kathleen Lines
Illustrator(s): Edward Ardizzone

The Orchard Cat (1972)

Cat sets out to become a king, but has second thoughts.

Author(s): Steven Kellogg
Illustrator(s): Steven Kellogg

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