The 1960s was the era that was dominated by the Presidency of John F. Kennedy; it was also the considered as the calm before the storm decade. And when you focus your attention on children's literature or to children's writing particularly, the era can be considered as a benign enterprise that revels between being full of experience and being innocent.
Comparing it to the era of today when Harry Potter dominated the scene, we can say that children's books are already dominating the scene during the 1960s. I have listed below the 3 of the most valuable children's books during the era of the hippies. Read on and see if they are part of your present-day library.
1. The first one is the most worthy picture book is "Where The Wild Things Are." This tops the list of any children's book from 1960s collections. The appeal of the book does not only cater to the collectors of kids' books, even more so because it is hard to possess. The Caldecott Medal-winning book is really highly sought after.
2. The second most sought-after children's book from the '60s is "The Giving Tree." This was the timeless story written by Shel Silverstein. It was printed since it was published in 1964, and at the present still making brisk sales in new book stores around. Accordingly, it is the 5th most valuable book that was ever printed from the 1960 era, and presently, a hard to find one in the 1st edition condition.
3. Third, "Inch by Inch" by Leo Leonni. This book that has been wonderfully crafted by Leonni still has the illustrations that possess a contemporary feeling until today, even after 40 years since it first publication.
One thing worth mentioning here is that many of the children's book during this time received picturebook awards, and the illustrators have won theirs too. Many of the characters used in these books became instant hit and success that they were published with sequels and with line extensions that were made and produced into other products, like toys, costumes, and others.
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