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Books in the Picture Book genre:

There was an Old Woman (1974)

There was an old woman who swallowed a fly -- perhaps she’ll die. She doesn’t, but she can’t stop there … Read online at archive.org.... View More

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

Three Best Loved Tales (1974)

This compilation includes Tootle, The Happy Man and His Dump Truck and Scuffy the Tugboat.... View More

Where’s Gomer? (1974)

The Ark is ready to sail but Noah’s grandson Gomer is nowhere to be found.

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Author(s): Norma Farber
Illustrator(s): William Pène du Bois

The Winter Bear (1974)

A boy out for a winter walk finds a teddy in a tree and rescues it.

Author(s): Ruth Craft
Illustrator(s): Erik Blegvad

The Wish at the Top (1974)

When Jan’s world falls apart, he remembers you can have your wish if you touch the top of the cathedral steeple. Read online at archive.org. ... View More

Author(s): Clyde Robert Bulla
Illustrator(s): Chris Conover

Anno’s Counting Book (1975)

Without using any words, this beautiful picture book introduces a little town that you watch grow up over the course of a year. Read online at archive.org. ... View More

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

Asterix and the Golden Sickle (1975)

Getafix has broken his golden sickle, so Asterix and Obelix visit Lutetia to buy a new one for him. But the sicklesmith—a cousin of Obelix—has vanished without a trace. Read online at archive.org. ... View More

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

Asterix and the Soothsayer (1975)

A sinister visitor arrives in the little village where Asterix lives. The townsfolk believe every word he says. Only Asterix knows better. Read online at archive.org. ... View More

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

Because a Little Bug Went Ka-Choo (1975)

What can happen when a little bug sneezes?

Author(s): Rosetta Stone
Illustrator(s): Michael Frith

Best Friends (1975)

Kathy misses her best friend Louise when she goes away for the summer, but a new puppy brings them back together. Read online at archive.org.... View More

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

The Boy Who Was Followed Home (1975)

In desperation after Robert is followed home by 27 hippomotami, his parents call in a not very reputable witch. Read online at archive.org.... View More

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

The Gingerbread Boy (1975)

The Gingerbread boy runs away. Look out for the fox!

Author(s): Chris Conover
Illustrator(s): Chris Conover

Grasshopper and Butterfly (1975)

Grasshopper plays against type and helps butterfly find a safe place to overwinter.

Author(s): Helen Piers
Illustrator(s): Pauline Baynes

Gulliver in Lilliput (1975)

A popup version of Lemuel Gulliver’s adventures in Lilliput.

Author(s): Edward Cunningham
Illustrator(s): Michael Hague

How the Witch Got Alf (1975)

Alf is a donkey who just wants to be loved.

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

I’m a Monkey (1975)

If all your relatives and even your best friend are monkeys - you must be a monkey too.

Author(s): Robert Kraus
Illustrator(s): Hilary Knight

Lear in the Original (1975)

A collection of original artwork for the Nonsense books, with a few miscellaneous sketches.

Author(s): Edward Lear
Illustrator(s): Edward Lear

The Maggie B (1975)

Margaret wants to sail for a day in a boat named for her with someone nice for company.

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Author(s): Irene Haas
Illustrator(s): Irene Haas

Matt’s Mitt (1975)

When Matt is born his Uncle William Edgar gives him a baseball mitt, and thereon hangs a tale.

Author(s): Marilyn Sachs
Illustrator(s): Hilary Knight

A Near Thing for Captain Najork (1975)

Still smarting from his defeat by Tom, Captain Najork comes back for more.

Author(s): Russell Hoban
Illustrator(s): Quentin Blake

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