19 Top juvenile books like On Account of the Gum by Adam Rex

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On Account of the Gum

By: Adam Rex

4.10

Format: 56 pages, Hardcover

On Account of the Gum is a book about how the best intentions lead to some of the worst (and funnie…

If you liked the juvenile plot in On Account of the Gum by Adam Rex , here is a list of 19 books like this:

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1. Leave Me Alone!

By: Vera Brosgol

3.97

Format: None pages,

An epic tale about one grandmother, a giant sack of yarn, and her ultimate quest to finish her knit… read more

Similar categories in Vera Brosgol's Leave Me Alone! book and Adam Rex's On Account of the Gum

  • childrens
  • humor
  • picture books
  • family
  • fiction
  • storytime
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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 Adam Rex's On Account of the Gum

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • storytime
  • 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 Adam Rex's On Account of the Gum

  • poetry
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • storytime
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4. The Big Cheese (The Food Group, #7)

By: Jory John

4.17

Format: 40 pages, Kindle Edition

The Big Cheese is the best at everything, and brags about it, too. When the annual Cheese-cathlon c… read more

Similar categories in Jory John's The Big Cheese (The Food Group, #7) book and Adam Rex's On Account of the Gum

  • childrens
  • humor
  • picture books
  • food
  • fiction
  • kids
  • storytime
  • juvenile
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5. 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 Adam Rex's On Account of the Gum

  • childrens
  • humor
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • storytime
  • juvenile
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6. Inside Cat

By: Brendan Wenzel

3.78

Format: 34 pages, Hardcover

Told in rhyming text, Inside Cat views the world through many windows, watching the birds, squirrel… read more

Similar categories in Brendan Wenzel's Inside Cat book and Adam Rex's On Account of the Gum

  • childrens
  • humor
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • storytime
  • juvenile
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7. 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 Adam Rex's On Account of the Gum

  • childrens
  • humor
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • storytime
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8. The Sour Grape (The Food Group #6)

By: Jory John

4.40

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

The Sour Grape holds grudges for every reason under the sun. Lime never returned a scarf they borro… read more

Similar categories in Jory John's The Sour Grape (The Food Group #6) book and Adam Rex's On Account of the Gum

  • childrens
  • humor
  • picture books
  • food
  • fiction
  • kids
  • storytime
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9. It Fell from the Sky

By: Terry Fan

4.20

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

A picture book about community, art, the importance of giving back—and the wonder that fell from th… read more

Similar categories in Terry Fan's It Fell from the Sky book and Adam Rex's On Account of the Gum

  • childrens
  • humor
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • storytime
  • juvenile
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10. The Barnabus Project

By: Eric Fan

4.38

Format: 72 pages, Hardcover

In a world built for Perfect Pets, Barnabus is a Failed Project, half mouse, half elephant, kept ou… read more

Similar categories in Eric Fan's The Barnabus Project book and Adam Rex's On Account of the Gum

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
  • juvenile
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11. 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 Adam Rex's On Account of the Gum

  • childrens
  • humor
  • picture books
  • food
  • fiction
  • storytime
  • juvenile
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12. 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 Adam Rex's On Account of the Gum

  • childrens
  • humor
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • storytime
  • juvenile
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13. Bathe the Cat

By: Alice B. McGinty

4.36

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

Bathe the floor? Sweep the dishes? This riotous romp of a picture book follows a frantic family as … read more

Similar categories in Alice B. McGinty's Bathe the Cat book and Adam Rex's On Account of the Gum

  • childrens
  • humor
  • picture books
  • family
  • fiction
  • storytime
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14. A Spoonful of Frogs

By: Casey Lyall

4.25

Format: None pages, None

Frogs are the most important ingredient in a witch’s favorite treat—but they are also the hardest t… read more

Similar categories in Casey Lyall's A Spoonful of Frogs book and Adam Rex's On Account of the Gum

  • childrens
  • humor
  • picture books
  • food
  • fiction
  • storytime
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15. 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 Adam Rex's On Account of the Gum

  • poetry
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • family
  • fiction
  • storytime
  • juvenile
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16. 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 Adam Rex's On Account of the Gum

  • childrens
  • humor
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • storytime
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17. Unicorns Are the Worst! (...Are the Worst! #1)

By: Alex Willan

4.20

Format: 40 pages, Kindle Edition

A grumpy goblin gets to know his new unicorn neighbors.It’s an undeniable fact that unicorns are th… read more

Similar categories in Alex Willan's Unicorns Are the Worst! (...Are the Worst! #1) book and Adam Rex's On Account of the Gum

  • childrens
  • humor
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • storytime
  • juvenile
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18. Mina

By: Matthew Forsythe

4.12

Format: 68 pages, ebook

From the creator of the acclaimed and beloved Pokko and the Drum comes an emotionally resonant, “ri… read more

Similar categories in Matthew Forsythe's Mina book and Adam Rex's On Account of the Gum

  • childrens
  • humor
  • picture books
  • family
  • fiction
  • storytime
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19. Itty-Bitty Kitty-Corn: A Picture Book

By: Shannon Hale

4.11

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

From bestselling duo Shannon Hale and LeUyen Pham comes a kitty and unicorn story that celebrates t… read more

Similar categories in Shannon Hale's Itty-Bitty Kitty-Corn: A Picture Book book and Adam Rex's On Account of the Gum

  • childrens
  • humor
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • storytime
  • juvenile
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20. Something's Wrong!: A Bear, a Hare, and Some Underwear

By: Jory John

3.95

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

A picture book about a bear whose friends help him make it through a bad day! Jeff the bear has … read more

Similar categories in Jory John's Something's Wrong!: A Bear, a Hare, and Some Underwear book and Adam Rex's On Account of the Gum

  • childrens
  • humor
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • kids
  • storytime
  • juvenile
Cover of Mr. S: A First Day of School Book by Monica Arnaldo

21. Mr. S: A First Day of School Book

By: Monica Arnaldo

4.21

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

It was the first day of school. But even the kindergarteners of room 2B could tell something was se… read more

Similar categories in Monica Arnaldo's Mr. S: A First Day of School Book book and Adam Rex's On Account of the Gum

  • childrens
  • humor
  • picture books
  • food
  • fiction
  • storytime
  • juvenile
Cover of How Does Santa Go Down the Chimney? by Mac Barnett

22. 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 Adam Rex's On Account of the Gum

  • childrens
  • humor
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • storytime
  • juvenile
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23. Worm and Caterpillar Are Friends: Ready-to-Read Graphics Level 1

By: Kaz Windness

4.39

Format: 64 pages, Kindle Edition

Worm and Caterpillar are friends—best friends. Worm loves how they are just alike, but Caterpillar … read more

Similar categories in Kaz Windness's Worm and Caterpillar Are Friends: Ready-to-Read Graphics Level 1 book and Adam Rex's On Account of the Gum

  • childrens
  • humor
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • juvenile
Cover of On Account of the Gum by Adam Rex

24. On Account of the Gum

By: Adam Rex

4.10

Format: 56 pages, Hardcover

On Account of the Gum is a book about how the best intentions lead to some of the worst (and funnie… read more

Similar categories in Adam Rex's On Account of the Gum book and Adam Rex's On Account of the Gum

  • poetry
  • childrens
  • humor
  • picture books
  • food
  • fiction
  • family
  • kids
  • storytime
  • juvenile
Cover of Ruby Finds a Worry (Big Bright Feelings) by Tom Percival

25. Ruby Finds a Worry (Big Bright Feelings)

By: Tom Percival

4.52

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

A sensitive and reassuring story about what to do when a worry won't leave you alone. Meet Ruby… read more

Similar categories in Tom Percival's Ruby Finds a Worry (Big Bright Feelings) book and Adam Rex's On Account of the Gum

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • kids
  • storytime
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26. The Blur

By: Minh Lê

4.31

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Meet a child with superhero-like abilities . . . and the parents who are racing to keep up with her… read more

Similar categories in Minh Lê's The Blur book and Adam Rex's On Account of the Gum

  • childrens
  • humor
  • picture books
  • family
  • fiction
  • storytime
Cover of Stickler Loves the World (A Stickler Story) by Lane Smith

27. Stickler Loves the World (A Stickler Story)

By: Lane Smith

4.18

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

From award-winning author/illustrator Lane Smith comes Stickler, a woodland creature who reminds us… read more

Similar categories in Lane Smith's Stickler Loves the World (A Stickler Story) book and Adam Rex's On Account of the Gum

  • childrens
  • humor
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • storytime
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28. Spider in the Well

By: Jess Hannigan

4.09

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

This cheeky picture book debut from author-illustrator Jess Hannigan tells the darkly dry and utter… read more

Similar categories in Jess Hannigan's Spider in the Well book and Adam Rex's On Account of the Gum

  • childrens
  • humor
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • kids
  • storytime
  • juvenile
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29. If You Run Out of Words: A Picture Book

By: Felicita Sala

4.12

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

In this imaginative bedtime adventure from award-winning artist Felicita Sala, a father reassures h… read more

Similar categories in Felicita Sala's If You Run Out of Words: A Picture Book book and Adam Rex's On Account of the Gum

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • family
  • fiction
  • juvenile
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30. All That Grows

By: Jack Wong

3.89

Format: 33 pages, Kindle Edition

From Boston Globe–Horn Book Award winner Jack Wong, a story of a boy who discovers that the more he… read more

Similar categories in Jack Wong's All That Grows book and Adam Rex's On Account of the Gum

  • food
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • family
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31. The Yellow Bus

By: Loren Long

4.36

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

Perfect for fans of Love and Hello, Lighthouse , The Yellow Bus from #1 New York Times bestselling … read more

Similar categories in Loren Long's The Yellow Bus book and Adam Rex's On Account of the Gum

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • kids
  • storytime
  • juvenile

30 must-read fiction books like On Account of the Gum by Adam Rex

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Leave Me Alone!

Vera Brosgol

3.97

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4.66

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Doug Salati

4.29

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The Big Cheese (The Food Group, #7)

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4.17

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Orris and Timble: The Beginning

Kate DiCamillo

4.37

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Luigi, the Spider Who Wanted to Be a Kitten

Michelle Knudsen

4.43

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I Lived Inside a Whale

Xin Li

4.35

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4.24

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