13 must-read nature books like The Sun Is Late and So Is the Farmer by Philip C. Stead

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The Sun Is Late and So Is the Farmer

By: Philip C. Stead

3.80

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

On a peculiarly long night, three farm animals set off on a daring quest to bring the sunrise. A…

If you liked the nature plot in The Sun Is Late and So Is the Farmer by Philip C. Stead , here is a list of 13 books like this:

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1. 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 Philip C. Stead's The Sun Is Late and So Is the Farmer

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • storytime
  • juvenile
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2. 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 Philip C. Stead's The Sun Is Late and So Is the Farmer

  • childrens
  • adventure
  • picture books
  • animals
  • fiction
  • storytime
  • nature
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3. 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 Philip C. Stead's The Sun Is Late and So Is the Farmer

  • childrens
  • humor
  • picture books
  • animals
  • fiction
  • fantasy
  • storytime
  • juvenile
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4. Berry Song

By: Michaela Goade

4.43

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Caldecott Medalist Michaela Goade's first self-authored picture book is a celebration of the land s… read more

Similar categories in Michaela Goade's Berry Song book and Philip C. Stead's The Sun Is Late and So Is the Farmer

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • storytime
  • nature
  • juvenile
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5. The Year We Learned to Fly

By: Jacqueline Woodson

4.39

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Jacqueline Woodson and Rafael López’s highly anticipated companion to their #1 New York Times bests… read more

Similar categories in Jacqueline Woodson's The Year We Learned to Fly book and Philip C. Stead's The Sun Is Late and So Is the Farmer

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • fantasy
  • fiction
  • storytime
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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 Philip C. Stead's The Sun Is Late and So Is the Farmer

  • picture books
  • childrens
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7. Kick Push

By: Frank Morrison

3.80

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Award-winning picture book creator Frank Morrison makes his author/illustrator debut in an exuberan… read more

Similar categories in Frank Morrison's Kick Push book and Philip C. Stead's The Sun Is Late and So Is the Farmer

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
  • juvenile
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8. If I Was a Horse

By: Sophie Blackall

3.79

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

In her funniest book yet, two-time Caldecott Medalist Sophie Blackall captures the astonishing spec… read more

Similar categories in Sophie Blackall's If I Was a Horse book and Philip C. Stead's The Sun Is Late and So Is the Farmer

  • childrens
  • humor
  • picture books
  • animals
  • fiction
  • fantasy
  • storytime
  • juvenile
Cover of An American Story (Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award Winner) by Kwame Alexander

9. An American Story (Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award Winner)

By: Kwame Alexander

4.63

Format: 56 pages, Hardcover

#1 New York Times Bestselling and award-winning author  of  The Undefeated , Kwame Alexander, pens … read more

Similar categories in Kwame Alexander's An American Story (Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award Winner) book and Philip C. Stead's The Sun Is Late and So Is the Farmer

  • picture books
  • childrens
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10. Farmhouse

By: Sophie Blackall

4.53

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

Two-time Caldecott Medalist Sophie Blackall invites readers to peek through windows that shine like… read more

Similar categories in Sophie Blackall's Farmhouse book and Philip C. Stead's The Sun Is Late and So Is the Farmer

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • storytime
  • juvenile
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11. The Three Billy Goats Gruff

By: Mac Barnett

4.34

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

Once there was a bridge and a terrible and VERY hungry troll lived underneath it. When the three Bi… read more

Similar categories in Mac Barnett's The Three Billy Goats Gruff book and Philip C. Stead's The Sun Is Late and So Is the Farmer

  • childrens
  • humor
  • picture books
  • animals
  • fiction
  • fantasy
  • storytime
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12. 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 Philip C. Stead's The Sun Is Late and So Is the Farmer

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • nature
  • juvenile
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13. Witch Hazel

By: Molly Idle

4.29

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Something magical happens when Hazel and Hilda are together. As the seasons pass, Hazel’s broom whi… read more

Similar categories in Molly Idle's Witch Hazel book and Philip C. Stead's The Sun Is Late and So Is the Farmer

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • animals
  • fiction
  • fantasy
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14. Very Good Hats

By: Emma Straub

4.02

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

The first picture book by bestselling novelist Emma Straub, this joyous and inventive read-aloud wi… read more

Similar categories in Emma Straub's Very Good Hats book and Philip C. Stead's The Sun Is Late and So Is the Farmer

  • childrens
  • humor
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • storytime
  • juvenile
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15. Remember

By: Joy Harjo

4.42

Format: 40 pages, None

Michaela Goade, invites young readers to pause and reflect on the wonder of the world around them, … read more

Similar categories in Joy Harjo's Remember book and Philip C. Stead's The Sun Is Late and So Is the Farmer

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • nature
  • juvenile
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16. Gibberish

By: Young Vo

4.40

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

It's Dat's first day of school in a new country! Dat and his Mah made a long journey to get here, a… read more

Similar categories in Young Vo's Gibberish book and Philip C. Stead's The Sun Is Late and So Is the Farmer

  • storytime
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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17. 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 Philip C. Stead's The Sun Is Late and So Is the Farmer

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • animals
  • fiction
  • storytime
  • juvenile
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18. How Does Santa Go Down the Chimney?

By: Mac Barnett

4.26

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

The beloved, multi-award-winning duo of Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen tackle a perennial question. … read more

Similar categories in Mac Barnett's How Does Santa Go Down the Chimney? book and Philip C. Stead's The Sun Is Late and So Is the Farmer

  • childrens
  • humor
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • fantasy
  • storytime
  • juvenile
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19. Evergreen

By: Matthew Cordell

4.30

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

A picture book by Caldecott medal winner Matt Cordell about a timid squirrel who makes a brave jour… read more

Similar categories in Matthew Cordell's Evergreen book and Philip C. Stead's The Sun Is Late and So Is the Farmer

  • childrens
  • adventure
  • humor
  • picture books
  • animals
  • fiction
  • fantasy
  • nature
  • juvenile
Cover of The Sun Is Late and So Is the Farmer by Philip C. Stead

20. The Sun Is Late and So Is the Farmer

By: Philip C. Stead

3.80

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

On a peculiarly long night, three farm animals set off on a daring quest to bring the sunrise. A… read more

Similar categories in Philip C. Stead's The Sun Is Late and So Is the Farmer book and Philip C. Stead's The Sun Is Late and So Is the Farmer

  • childrens
  • adventure
  • humor
  • picture books
  • animals
  • fiction
  • fantasy
  • storytime
  • nature
  • juvenile
Cover of Nigel and the Moon by Antwan Eady

21. Nigel and the Moon

By: Antwan Eady

4.31

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

From debut author Antwan Eady and artist Gracey Zhang comes a glowing tale about the young dreaming… read more

Similar categories in Antwan Eady's Nigel and the Moon book and Philip C. Stead's The Sun Is Late and So Is the Farmer

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • storytime
  • juvenile
Cover of Beneath by Cori Doerrfeld

22. Beneath

By: Cori Doerrfeld

4.42

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

In this stunning story from New York Times bestselling creator Cori Doerrfeld, a child and their gr… read more

Similar categories in Cori Doerrfeld's Beneath book and Philip C. Stead's The Sun Is Late and So Is the Farmer

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • animals
  • fiction
  • storytime
  • nature
Cover of Once Upon a Book by Grace Lin

23. Once Upon a Book

By: Grace Lin

4.21

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

From Caldecott and Newbery Honoree Grace Lin and bestselling author Kate Messner comes a modern fol… read more

Similar categories in Grace Lin's Once Upon a Book book and Philip C. Stead's The Sun Is Late and So Is the Farmer

  • childrens
  • adventure
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • fantasy
  • storytime
  • juvenile
Cover of Blue: A History of the Color as Deep as the Sea and as Wide as the Sky by Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond

24. Blue: A History of the Color as Deep as the Sea and as Wide as the Sky

By: Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond

4.42

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Discover a world of creativity and tradition in this fascinating picture book that explores the his… read more

Similar categories in Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond's Blue: A History of the Color as Deep as the Sea and as Wide as the Sky book and Philip C. Stead's The Sun Is Late and So Is the Farmer

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • nature
  • juvenile
Cover of I Don't Care by Julie Fogliano

25. I Don't Care

By: Julie Fogliano

4.12

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

A New York Times bestselling author and two Caldecott Honorees share their delight in the little th… read more

Similar categories in Julie Fogliano's I Don't Care book and Philip C. Stead's The Sun Is Late and So Is the Farmer

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • storytime
  • juvenile
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26. The Tree and the River

By: Aaron Becker

4.31

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

In an alternate past—or possible future—a mighty tree stands on the banks of a winding river, beari… read more

Similar categories in Aaron Becker's The Tree and the River book and Philip C. Stead's The Sun Is Late and So Is the Farmer

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • fantasy
  • nature
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27. A Walk in the Woods

By: Nikki Grimes

4.43

Format: 40 pages, Kindle Edition

In this moving account of loss, a boy takes a walk in the woods and makes a discovery that changes … read more

Similar categories in Nikki Grimes's A Walk in the Woods book and Philip C. Stead's The Sun Is Late and So Is the Farmer

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • animals
  • fiction
  • nature
Cover of The Universe in You: A Microscopic Journey by Jason Chin

28. The Universe in You: A Microscopic Journey

By: Jason Chin

4.28

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Caldecott Medalist Jason Chin's companion book to the award-winning Your Place in the Universe expl… read more

Similar categories in Jason Chin's The Universe in You: A Microscopic Journey book and Philip C. Stead's The Sun Is Late and So Is the Farmer

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • nature
Cover of Still This Love Goes On by Buffy Sainte-Marie

29. Still This Love Goes On

By: Buffy Sainte-Marie

4.31

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

A love letter to Indigenous communities everywhere, this picture book gorgeously illustrated by Jul… read more

Similar categories in Buffy Sainte-Marie's Still This Love Goes On book and Philip C. Stead's The Sun Is Late and So Is the Farmer

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • nature
Cover of Choosing Brave: How Mamie Till-Mobley and Emmett Till Sparked the Civil Rights Movement (Caldecott Honor Book) by Angela Joy

30. Choosing Brave: How Mamie Till-Mobley and Emmett Till Sparked the Civil Rights Movement (Caldecott Honor Book)

By: Angela Joy

4.66

Format: 64 pages, Hardcover

A picture book biography of the mother of Emmett Till, and how she channeled grief over her son's d… read more

Similar categories in Angela Joy's Choosing Brave: How Mamie Till-Mobley and Emmett Till Sparked the Civil Rights Movement (Caldecott Honor Book) book and Philip C. Stead's The Sun Is Late and So Is the Farmer

  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of The Circles in the Sky by Karl James Mountford

31. The Circles in the Sky

By: Karl James Mountford

4.38

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

With luminous illustrations, this original folktale about the discovery of a lifeless bird offers a… read more

Similar categories in Karl James Mountford's The Circles in the Sky book and Philip C. Stead's The Sun Is Late and So Is the Farmer

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • animals
  • fiction
  • nature
  • juvenile

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