11 Top humor books like Amos McGee Misses the Bus by Philip C. Stead

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Amos McGee Misses the Bus

By: Philip C. Stead

4.17

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

Hooray! Our good friends are back! Amos McGee, a friendly zookeeper, is very considerate and always…

If you liked the humor plot in Amos McGee Misses the Bus by Philip C. Stead , here is a list of 11 books like this:

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1. Journey (Journey Trilogy #1)

By: Aaron Becker

4.37

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Follow a girl on an elaborate flight of fancy in a wondrously illustrated, wordless picture book ab… read more

Similar categories in Aaron Becker's Journey (Journey Trilogy #1) book and Philip C. Stead's Amos McGee Misses the Bus

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • kids
  • juvenile

2. Sylvester and the Magic Pebble

By: William Steig

3.12

Format: None pages, Hardcover

One rainy day, Sylvester finds a magic pebble that can make wishes come true. But when a lion frigh… read more

Similar categories in William Steig's Sylvester and the Magic Pebble book and Philip C. Stead's Amos McGee Misses the Bus

  • classics
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • animals
  • fiction
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3. Miss Rumphius

By: Barbara Cooney

4.45

Format: 32 pages, Paperback

Alice made a promise to make the world a more beautiful place, then a seed of an idea is planted an… read more

Similar categories in Barbara Cooney's Miss Rumphius book and Philip C. Stead's Amos McGee Misses the Bus

  • classics
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • juvenile

4. There Is a Tribe of Kids

By: Lane Smith

4.43

Format: 63 pages, Hardcover

When a young boy embarks on a journey alone . . . he trails a colony of penguins, undulates in a sm… read more

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5. 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 Amos McGee Misses the Bus

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • storytime
  • juvenile
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6. 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 Amos McGee Misses the Bus

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • animals
  • fiction
  • storytime
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7. 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 Amos McGee Misses the Bus

  • childrens
  • humor
  • picture books
  • animals
  • fiction
  • storytime
  • juvenile
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8. 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 Philip C. Stead's Amos McGee Misses the Bus

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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9. Bear Is a Bear

By: Jonathan Stutzman

4.40

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

A story about a little girl and her childhood friend, Bear. Bear is . . . a new friend, a fellow… read more

Similar categories in Jonathan Stutzman's Bear Is a Bear book and Philip C. Stead's Amos McGee Misses the Bus

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • animals
  • fiction
  • storytime
  • juvenile
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10. Eyes That Speak to the Stars

By: Joanna Ho

4.37

Format: None pages, None

A young Asian boy notices that his eyes look different from his peers' after seeing his friend’s dr… read more

Similar categories in Joanna Ho's Eyes That Speak to the Stars book and Philip C. Stead's Amos McGee Misses the Bus

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
  • juvenile
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11. 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 Philip C. Stead's Amos McGee Misses the Bus

  • childrens
  • humor
  • picture books
  • animals
  • fiction
  • storytime
  • juvenile
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12. 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 Philip C. Stead's Amos McGee Misses the Bus

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • animals
  • fiction
  • juvenile
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13. 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 Philip C. Stead's Amos McGee Misses the Bus

  • childrens
  • humor
  • picture books
  • animals
  • fiction
  • storytime
  • juvenile
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14. 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 Philip C. Stead's Amos McGee Misses the Bus

  • childrens
  • humor
  • picture books
  • animals
  • fiction
  • storytime
  • juvenile
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15. A Place to Land: Martin Luther King Jr. and the Speech That Inspired a Nation

By: Barry Wittenstein

4.43

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

As a new generation of activists demands an end to racism, A Place to Land reflects on Martin Luthe… read more

Similar categories in Barry Wittenstein's A Place to Land: Martin Luther King Jr. and the Speech That Inspired a Nation book and Philip C. Stead's Amos McGee Misses the Bus

  • picture books
  • childrens
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16. Unspeakable: The Tulsa Race Massacre

By: Carole Boston Weatherford

4.48

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

A look at the Tulsa Race Massacre, one of the worst incidents of racial violence in US history. The… read more

Similar categories in Carole Boston Weatherford's Unspeakable: The Tulsa Race Massacre book and Philip C. Stead's Amos McGee Misses the Bus

  • picture books
  • childrens
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17. Aaron Slater, Illustrator (Questioneers Picture Books)

By: Andrea Beaty

4.47

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

An uplifting story about the power of art, finding your voice, and telling your story even when you… read more

Similar categories in Andrea Beaty's Aaron Slater, Illustrator (Questioneers Picture Books) book and Philip C. Stead's Amos McGee Misses the Bus

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • kids
  • juvenile
Cover of Milo Imagines the World by Matt de la Peña

18. Milo Imagines the World

By: Matt de la Peña

4.49

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Milo is on a long subway ride with his older sister. To pass the time, he studies the faces around … read more

Similar categories in Matt de la Peña's Milo Imagines the World book and Philip C. Stead's Amos McGee Misses the Bus

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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19. 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 Amos McGee Misses the Bus

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • storytime
  • juvenile
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20. 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 Amos McGee Misses the Bus

  • childrens
  • humor
  • picture books
  • animals
  • fiction
  • storytime
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21. 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 Philip C. Stead's Amos McGee Misses the Bus

  • childrens
  • humor
  • picture books
  • animals
  • fiction
  • storytime
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22. Fred Gets Dressed

By: Peter Brown

4.15

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

From a New York Times bestselling author and Caldecott-honor winning artist comes an exuberant illu… read more

Similar categories in Peter Brown's Fred Gets Dressed book and Philip C. Stead's Amos McGee Misses the Bus

  • childrens
  • humor
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • storytime
  • juvenile
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23. A Walk in the Words

By: Hudson Talbott

4.33

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

When Hudson Talbott was a little boy, he loved drawing, and it came naturally to him. But reading? … read more

Similar categories in Hudson Talbott's A Walk in the Words book and Philip C. Stead's Amos McGee Misses the Bus

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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24. 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 Amos McGee Misses the Bus

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • animals
  • fiction
  • storytime
  • juvenile
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25. Two Dogs

By: Ian Falconer

3.65

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

From Ian Falconer, Caldecott Honor winner and #1 New York Times bestselling creator of the Olivia s… read more

Similar categories in Ian Falconer's Two Dogs book and Philip C. Stead's Amos McGee Misses the Bus

  • childrens
  • humor
  • picture books
  • animals
  • fiction
  • storytime
  • juvenile
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26. 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 Philip C. Stead's Amos McGee Misses the Bus

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

-Micha Archer, Wonder Walkers

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27. 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 Amos McGee Misses the Bus

  • childrens
  • humor
  • picture books
  • animals
  • fiction
  • juvenile
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28. 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 Philip C. Stead's Amos McGee Misses the Bus

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • kids
  • storytime
  • juvenile
Cover of Amos McGee Misses the Bus by Philip C. Stead

29. Amos McGee Misses the Bus

By: Philip C. Stead

4.17

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

Hooray! Our good friends are back! Amos McGee, a friendly zookeeper, is very considerate and always… read more

Similar categories in Philip C. Stead's Amos McGee Misses the Bus book and Philip C. Stead's Amos McGee Misses the Bus

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

30. 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 Philip C. Stead's Amos McGee Misses the Bus

  • childrens
  • humor
  • picture books
  • animals
  • fiction
  • storytime
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31. A House That Once Was

By: Julie Fogliano

4.01

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Esta historia escrita en rima es perfecta para ser leída en voz alta a los pequeños. Las impresiona… read more

Similar categories in Julie Fogliano's A House That Once Was book and Philip C. Stead's Amos McGee Misses the Bus

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
  • juvenile

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