25 must-read picture books books like Outside In by Deborah Underwood

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Outside In

By: Deborah Underwood

4.24

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Outside is waiting, the most patient playmate of all. The most generous friend. The most miraculous…

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1. The Lion and the Mouse

By: Jerry Pinkney

4.22

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

"Sometimes even the King needs help... and little friends may prove to be great friends." In awa… read more

Similar categories in Jerry Pinkney's The Lion and the Mouse book and Deborah Underwood's Outside In

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of Last Stop on Market Street by Matt de la Peña, Christian Robinson

2. Last Stop on Market Street

By: Matt de la Peña , Christian Robinson

4.30

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

"Sometimes when you're surrounded by dirt, CJ, you're a better witness for what's beautiful." CJ… read more

Similar categories in Matt de la Peña's Last Stop on Market Street book and Deborah Underwood's Outside In

  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • storytime
  • juvenile
"He wondered how his nana always found beautiful where he never even thought to look."

-Matt de la Peña, Last Stop on Market Street

"Sometimes when you're surrounded by dirt...you're a better witness for what's beautiful."

-Matt de la Peña, Last Stop on Market Street

"Nana, how come we don't got a car?' 'Boy, what do we need a car for? We got a bus that breathes fire, and old Mr. Daniels, who always has a trick for you."

-Matt de la Peña, Last Stop on Market Street

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3. A Ball for Daisy

By: Chris Raschka

3.88

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Winner of the 2012 Randolph Caldecott Medal This New York Times Bestseller and New York Times Best… read more

Similar categories in Chris Raschka's A Ball for Daisy book and Deborah Underwood's Outside In

  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • storytime
  • juvenile
Cover of Knuffle Bunny Too: A Case of Mistaken Identity (Knuffle Bunny, #2) by Mo Willems

4. Knuffle Bunny Too: A Case of Mistaken Identity (Knuffle Bunny, #2)

By: Mo Willems

4.03

Format: 480 pages, Hardcover

Trixie can't wait to bring her one-of-a-kind Knuffle Bunny to school and show him off to everyone. … read more

Similar categories in Mo Willems's Knuffle Bunny Too: A Case of Mistaken Identity (Knuffle Bunny, #2) book and Deborah Underwood's Outside In

  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • storytime
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5. Owen

By: Kevin Henkes

4.25

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

“Fuzzy goes where I go.” Owen’s fuzzy yellow blanket is his favorite possession. Everywhere Owen go… read more

Similar categories in Kevin Henkes's Owen book and Deborah Underwood's Outside In

  • storytime
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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6. Waiting

By: Kevin Henkes

4.02

Format: None pages, Hardcover

Caldecott Honor and Geisel Honor Book What are you waiting for? An owl, a puppy, a bear, a rabbit, … read more

Similar categories in Kevin Henkes's Waiting book and Deborah Underwood's Outside In

  • storytime
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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7. They All Saw a Cat

By: Brendan Wenzel

3.13

Format: 192 pages, Hardcover

The cat walked through the world, with its whiskers, ears, and paws . . . In this celebration of ob… read more

Similar categories in Brendan Wenzel's They All Saw a Cat book and Deborah Underwood's Outside In

  • art
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • storytime

8. The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend

By: Dan Santat

3.95

Format: 620 pages, Hardcover

This magical story begins on an island far away where an imaginary friend is born. He patiently wai… read more

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9. Wolf in the Snow

By: Matthew Cordell

4.54

Format: 380 pages, Hardcover

A girl is lost in a snowstorm. A wolf cub is lost, too. How will they find their way home? Painting… read more

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10. Swimmy

By: Leo Lionni

3.48

Format: None pages, Paperback

Deep in the sea there lives a happy school of little fish. Their watery world is full of wonders, b… read more

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11. Kitten's First Full Moon

By: Kevin Henkes

3.87

Format: 309 pages, Hardcover

The nationally bestselling picture book about a kitten, the moon, and a bowl of milk, written by th… read more

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12. This is Not My Hat

By: Jon Klassen

3.91

Format: 631 pages, Hardcover

When a tiny fish shoots into view wearing a round blue topper (which happens to fit him perfectly),… read more

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13. Alma and How She Got Her Name

By: Juana Martinez-Neal

3.47

Format: 288 pages, Hardcover

In which the protagonist asks her father about the long name he gave her. read more

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14. 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 Deborah Underwood's Outside In

  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • storytime
  • juvenile
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15. 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 Deborah Underwood's Outside In

  • poetry
  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • storytime
  • nature
Cover of Knight Owl (The Knight Owl Series, 1) by Christopher Denise

16. 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 Deborah Underwood's Outside In

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • storytime
  • juvenile
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17. Watercress

By: Andrea Wang

4.53

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Gathering watercress by the side of the road brings a girl closer to her family's Chinese Heritage.… read more

Similar categories in Andrea Wang's Watercress book and Deborah Underwood's Outside In

  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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18. Me & Mama

By: Cozbi A. Cabrera

4.14

Format: 34 pages, Hardcover

Mama's love is brighter than the sun, even on the rainiest of days. In the tradition of Someday, th… read more

Similar categories in Cozbi A. Cabrera's Me & Mama book and Deborah Underwood's Outside In

  • poetry
  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • storytime
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19. Mel Fell

By: Corey R. Tabor

4.47

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

A tale about self-confidence and taking a leap of faith, starring a kingfisher. Sometimes, you m… read more

Similar categories in Corey R. Tabor's Mel Fell book and Deborah Underwood's Outside In

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • storytime
  • nature
  • juvenile
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20. The Cat Man of Aleppo

By: Irene Latham

4.24

Format: 34 pages, Hardcover

The courageous and true story of Mohammad Alaa Aljaleel, who in the midst of the Syrian Civil War o… read more

Similar categories in Irene Latham's The Cat Man of Aleppo book and Deborah Underwood's Outside In

  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of Hello Lighthouse (Caldecott Medal Winner) by Sophie  Blackall

21. Hello Lighthouse (Caldecott Medal Winner)

By: Sophie Blackall

4.38

Format: 44 pages, Hardcover

A new picture book that will transport readers to the seaside. Watch the days and seasons pass a… read more

Similar categories in Sophie Blackall's Hello Lighthouse (Caldecott Medal Winner) book and Deborah Underwood's Outside In

  • art
  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • storytime
  • nature
Cover of We Are Water Protectors: (Caldecott Medal Winner) by Carole Lindstrom

22. We Are Water Protectors: (Caldecott Medal Winner)

By: Carole Lindstrom

4.51

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Inspired by the many Indigenous-led movements across North America, We Are Water Protectors issues … read more

Similar categories in Carole Lindstrom's We Are Water Protectors: (Caldecott Medal Winner) book and Deborah Underwood's Outside In

  • environment
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • nature
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23. The Rough Patch

By: Brian Lies

4.41

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Evan and his dog do everything together, from eating ice cream to caring for their award-winning ga… read more

Similar categories in Brian Lies's The Rough Patch book and Deborah Underwood's Outside In

  • fiction
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • nature
Cover of Thank You, Omu! (Caldecott Honor Book) by Oge Mora

24. Thank You, Omu! (Caldecott Honor Book)

By: Oge Mora

4.44

Format: 36 pages, Hardcover

A generous woman is rewarded by her community in this remarkable author-illustrator debut that's pe… read more

Similar categories in Oge Mora's Thank You, Omu! (Caldecott Honor Book) book and Deborah Underwood's Outside In

  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • storytime
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25. In Every Life

By: Marla Frazee

4.28

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

A simple and profound meditation on the many wonders of life from two-time Caldecott Honor recipien… read more

Similar categories in Marla Frazee's In Every Life book and Deborah Underwood's Outside In

  • poetry
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • nature
  • juvenile
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26. The Undefeated

By: Kwame Alexander

4.66

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

This poem is a love letter to black life in the United States. It highlights the unspeakable trauma… read more

Similar categories in Kwame Alexander's The Undefeated book and Deborah Underwood's Outside In

  • poetry
  • picture books
  • childrens
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27. Wonder Walkers

By: Micha Archer

4.19

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Micha Archer's detailed collages give readers an outlook on the splendors of nature. When two cu… read more

Similar categories in Micha Archer's Wonder Walkers book and Deborah Underwood's Outside In

  • poetry
  • art
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • environment
  • fiction
  • storytime
  • nature
  • juvenile
"Is rain the day's tears? Is the moon the world's night light? I wonder. Me too."

-Micha Archer, Wonder Walkers

Cover of Outside In by Deborah Underwood

28. Outside In

By: Deborah Underwood

4.24

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Outside is waiting, the most patient playmate of all. The most generous friend. The most miraculous… read more

Similar categories in Deborah Underwood's Outside In book and Deborah Underwood's Outside In

  • poetry
  • art
  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • environment
  • fiction
  • storytime
  • nature
  • juvenile
Cover of Bear Came Along by Richard T. Morris

29. Bear Came Along

By: Richard T. Morris

4.23

Format: 40 pages, ebook

A cheerful and action-packed adventure about the importance of friendship and community from a succ… read more

Similar categories in Richard T. Morris's Bear Came Along book and Deborah Underwood's Outside In

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • storytime
  • nature
  • juvenile
Cover of Have You Ever Seen a Flower? by Shawn   Harris

30. Have You Ever Seen a Flower?

By: Shawn Harris

3.87

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

One child experiences a flower with all five senses—from its color to its fragrance to the entire u… read more

Similar categories in Shawn Harris's Have You Ever Seen a Flower? book and Deborah Underwood's Outside In

  • poetry
  • art
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • storytime
  • nature
  • juvenile
Cover of A Place Inside of Me: A Poem to Heal the Heart by Zetta Elliott

31. A Place Inside of Me: A Poem to Heal the Heart

By: Zetta Elliott

4.40

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

In this poem, a Black child explores his shifting emotions throughout the year. There is a place in… read more

Similar categories in Zetta Elliott's A Place Inside of Me: A Poem to Heal the Heart book and Deborah Underwood's Outside In

  • poetry
  • picture books
  • childrens

21 best-selling fiction books like Outside In by Deborah Underwood

Transform Your Habits

The Lion and the Mouse

Jerry Pinkney

4.22

Transform Your Habits

Last Stop on Market Street

Matt de la Peña , Christian Robinson

4.30

Transform Your Habits

A Ball for Daisy

Chris Raschka

3.88

Transform Your Habits

Knuffle Bunny Too: A Case of Mistaken Identity (Knuffle Bunny, #2)

Mo Willems

4.03

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18 Best fiction books like Knight Owl (The Knight Owl Series, 1) by Christopher Denise

Transform Your Habits

Big

Vashti Harrison

4.66

Transform Your Habits

Hot Dog

Doug Salati

4.29

Transform Your Habits

Knight Owl (The Knight Owl Series, 1)

Christopher Denise

4.51

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Berry Song

Michaela Goade

4.43

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