Comments on: 1960s Children's Picture Books

By: nina

nina — Fri, 19 Nov 2021 17:01:34 +0000

I'm trying to recall the title/author of a picture book who's illustrations live in my memory... But I can't even remember what decade it should have been published. I looked through lists of Caldecott winners by decade, and could not find it. I remember a man in a hat, probably a bowler. I remember colorful, bright foliage and flowers occupying two-page spreads, with animals like birds and monkeys mixed in. There was a significant amount of white space, like every leaf, flower, or animal was distinct, perhaps not even overlapping... (facepalm!) I was guessing it was published in the 1970s, but perhaps it's more of a 60s style? I may have to visit my local used-books store, and just go through all the titles one by one!!!

By: Erica

Erica — Mon, 29 Aug 2016 12:10:16 +0000

In reply to Deborah Baker. I'm sorry, I don't know that book.

By: Deborah Baker

Deborah Baker — Sun, 28 Aug 2016 23:22:38 +0000

Thank you for reminding me of The Best-loved Doll! I remember that book! Do you know of a book from the 60's called "Where oh where are my red button shoes?" Or something along those lines? It was my favorite, but I only vaguely remember it. I would love to track it down. Can you help?

By: Tales of a Bookworm (@BookwormTales)

Tales of a Bookworm (@BookwormTales) — Wed, 26 Feb 2014 01:54:52 +0000

Fantastic series - I love seeing these compilations. The design and illustration evolution seen on the book covers is fascinating as well. Stopping by via Kid Lit Blog Hop

By: Erica MomandKiddo

Erica MomandKiddo — Tue, 25 Feb 2014 22:58:23 +0000

In reply to Stacie Theis. They are wonderful books, aren't they?

By: Stacie Theis

Stacie Theis — Tue, 25 Feb 2014 20:56:30 +0000

Even though I wasn't born until the 70's my grandma loved to share stories with me and I remember her reading several of these titles. Thanks for bringing back many fond memories from my childhood.

By: Erica MomandKiddo

Erica MomandKiddo — Sun, 23 Feb 2014 19:35:09 +0000

In reply to sspratt2010. Good question! Although every decade has it's good books and its stinkers. :)

By: sspratt2010

sspratt2010 — Sun, 23 Feb 2014 19:08:37 +0000

Great list. How many of these do you think would get published today?

By: Natalie AfterschoolForSmartyPants

Natalie AfterschoolForSmartyPants — Sat, 15 Feb 2014 20:00:39 +0000

Great list! We read several books from it, and I was always intrigued with how different both illustrations and font look in those books. Only 50 years and such a difference!

By: Erica MomandKiddo

Erica MomandKiddo — Tue, 11 Feb 2014 23:31:25 +0000

In reply to Pragmatic Mom. I'm not sure I would completely agree with that, though. There are certainly books from all decades that are boring or those that keep kids enraptured. My kids loved all these books, but found Madeleine totally boring. :) However, neither of them liked Where the Wild Things Are, so obviously they have odd taste!