12 Best animals books like How to Hug a Pufferfish by Ellie Peterson

Cover of How to Hug a Pufferfish by Ellie Peterson

How to Hug a Pufferfish

By: Ellie Peterson

4.17

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

A picture book about a group of underwater friends who learn to ask for permission before showing t…

If you liked the animals plot in How to Hug a Pufferfish by Ellie Peterson , here is a list of 12 books like this:

Cover of Do Not Bring Your Dragon to the Library by None, Julie Gassman

1. Do Not Bring Your Dragon to the Library

By: None , Julie Gassman

3.57

Format: 160 pages, Hardcover

Have you ever thought about bringing your dragon to the library? Don't do it! You might have the be… read more

Similar categories in None's Do Not Bring Your Dragon to the Library book and Ellie Peterson's How to Hug a Pufferfish

  • storytime
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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2. Big

By: Vashti Harrison

4.66

Format: 60 pages, Kindle Edition

This deeply moving story shares valuable lessons about fitting in, standing out, and the beauty of … read more

Similar categories in Vashti Harrison's Big book and Ellie Peterson's How to Hug a Pufferfish

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • storytime
  • emotion
  • juvenile
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3. Hot Dog

By: Doug Salati

4.29

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

From a critically acclaimed creator comes this summery picture book featuring an overheated--and ov… read more

Similar categories in Doug Salati's Hot Dog book and Ellie Peterson's How to Hug a Pufferfish

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • animals
  • fiction
  • storytime
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4. Knight Owl (The Knight Owl Series, 1)

By: Christopher Denise

4.51

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

A Caldecott Honor Winner and  New York Times  Bestseller!  A determined Owl builds strength and … read more

Similar categories in Christopher Denise's Knight Owl (The Knight Owl Series, 1) book and Ellie Peterson's How to Hug a Pufferfish

  • childrens
  • humor
  • picture books
  • animals
  • fiction
  • storytime
  • juvenile
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5. Creepy Crayon!

By: Aaron Reynolds

4.32

Format: 42 pages, Hardcover

A #1 New York Times bestseller! From the team behind the New York Times bestselling Creepy Carro… read more

Similar categories in Aaron Reynolds's Creepy Crayon! book and Ellie Peterson's How to Hug a Pufferfish

  • childrens
  • humor
  • picture books
  • animals
  • fiction
  • storytime
Cover of There Was a Party for Langston by Jason Reynolds

6. There Was a Party for Langston

By: Jason Reynolds

4.48

Format: 56 pages, ebook

New York Times bestselling and award-winning author Jason Reynolds’s debut picture book is a snappy… read more

Similar categories in Jason Reynolds's There Was a Party for Langston book and Ellie Peterson's How to Hug a Pufferfish

  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of Chester Van Chime Who Forgot How to Rhyme by Avery Monsen

7. Chester Van Chime Who Forgot How to Rhyme

By: Avery Monsen

4.40

Format: None pages, Unknown Binding

"Chester tries his best to recover his rhyming talent when he suddenly loses the ability that once … read more

Similar categories in Avery Monsen's Chester Van Chime Who Forgot How to Rhyme book and Ellie Peterson's How to Hug a Pufferfish

  • childrens
  • humor
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • storytime
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8. Don't Eat Bees: Life Lessons from Chip the Dog

By: Dev Petty

4.09

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

The comic duo behind I Don't Want to Be a Frog brings you Chip the dog, a hilarious pup who's got s… read more

Similar categories in Dev Petty's Don't Eat Bees: Life Lessons from Chip the Dog book and Ellie Peterson's How to Hug a Pufferfish

  • childrens
  • humor
  • picture books
  • animals
  • fiction
  • storytime
Cover of Every Dog in the Neighborhood by Philip C. Stead

9. Every Dog in the Neighborhood

By: Philip C. Stead

4.36

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Louis and his eccentric Grandma set out to count every dog in the neighborhood when they find out a… read more

Similar categories in Philip C. Stead's Every Dog in the Neighborhood book and Ellie Peterson's How to Hug a Pufferfish

  • childrens
  • humor
  • picture books
  • animals
  • fiction
  • juvenile
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10. Chez Bob (Chez Bob, 1)

By: Bob Shea

4.27

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

From the hilarious author of Who Wet My Pants?, Unicorn Thinks He's Pretty Great, and the Dinosaur … read more

Similar categories in Bob Shea's Chez Bob (Chez Bob, 1) book and Ellie Peterson's How to Hug a Pufferfish

  • childrens
  • humor
  • picture books
  • animals
  • fiction
  • storytime
  • juvenile
Cover of How to Hug a Pufferfish by Ellie Peterson

11. How to Hug a Pufferfish

By: Ellie Peterson

4.17

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

A picture book about a group of underwater friends who learn to ask for permission before showing t… read more

Similar categories in Ellie Peterson's How to Hug a Pufferfish book and Ellie Peterson's How to Hug a Pufferfish

  • childrens
  • humor
  • picture books
  • animals
  • fiction
  • how to
  • storytime
  • emotion
  • juvenile
Cover of Lou by Breanna Carzoo

12. Lou

By: Breanna Carzoo

4.09

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Don't miss this humorous and heartwarming picture book by debut creator Breanna Carzoo about an unl… read more

Similar categories in Breanna Carzoo's Lou book and Ellie Peterson's How to Hug a Pufferfish

  • childrens
  • humor
  • picture books
  • animals
  • fiction
  • storytime
  • juvenile
Cover of Abdul's Story by Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow

13. Abdul's Story

By: Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow

4.41

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

A 2022 New York Public Library Best Book for Kids! A little boy who loves storytelling but strug… read more

Similar categories in Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow's Abdul's Story book and Ellie Peterson's How to Hug a Pufferfish

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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14. Out of a Jar

By: Deborah Marcero

4.41

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

This highly anticipated follow-up to the critically acclaimed and bestselling picture book In a Jar… read more

Similar categories in Deborah Marcero's Out of a Jar book and Ellie Peterson's How to Hug a Pufferfish

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • animals
  • fiction
  • storytime
  • emotion
  • juvenile
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15. John's Turn

By: Mac Barnett

4.13

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

E. B. White Read-Aloud winner Mac Barnett celebrates individuality in a story told with tenderness … read more

Similar categories in Mac Barnett's John's Turn book and Ellie Peterson's How to Hug a Pufferfish

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • storytime
  • emotion
  • juvenile
Cover of Fish and Crab by Marianna Coppo

16. Fish and Crab

By: Marianna Coppo

4.08

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

A humorous and clever picture book about the importance of sharing big feelings with someone you tr… read more

Similar categories in Marianna Coppo's Fish and Crab book and Ellie Peterson's How to Hug a Pufferfish

  • childrens
  • humor
  • picture books
  • animals
  • fiction
  • storytime
  • emotion
  • juvenile
Cover of Tiny Dino by Deborah Freedman

17. Tiny Dino

By: Deborah Freedman

3.90

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Did you know dinosaurs still roam the earth? A small but mighty bird declares it is a dinosaur!… read more

Similar categories in Deborah Freedman's Tiny Dino book and Ellie Peterson's How to Hug a Pufferfish

  • childrens
  • humor
  • picture books
  • animals
  • storytime
  • juvenile
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18. Together We Ride

By: Valerie Bolling

4.24

Format: 36 pages, Hardcover

Hair Love meets bike rides in this loving portrait of a father-daughter relationship. Learning t… read more

Similar categories in Valerie Bolling's Together We Ride book and Ellie Peterson's How to Hug a Pufferfish

  • storytime
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of Vampire Vacation by Laura Lavoie

19. Vampire Vacation

By: Laura Lavoie

4.09

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Fang isn't like the other vampires. Will he be able to make his dreams of a beach vacation come tru… read more

Similar categories in Laura Lavoie's Vampire Vacation book and Ellie Peterson's How to Hug a Pufferfish

  • childrens
  • humor
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • storytime
Cover of Sloth Sleeps Over by Blythe Russo

20. Sloth Sleeps Over

By: Blythe Russo

4.16

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Sleepovers aren't for sleeping? From debut author-illustrator Blythe Russo comes a delightful and … read more

Similar categories in Blythe Russo's Sloth Sleeps Over book and Ellie Peterson's How to Hug a Pufferfish

  • childrens
  • humor
  • picture books
  • animals
  • fiction
  • storytime
  • juvenile
Cover of American Desi by Jyoti Rajan Gopal

21. American Desi

By: Jyoti Rajan Gopal

4.18

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

For fans of Eyes That Kiss in the Corners, this poetic story filled with expressive art empowers So… read more

Similar categories in Jyoti Rajan Gopal's American Desi book and Ellie Peterson's How to Hug a Pufferfish

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
  • juvenile

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Do Not Bring Your Dragon to the Library

None , Julie Gassman

3.57

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Big

Vashti Harrison

4.66

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Casey Lyall

4.25

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4.17

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