5 must-read fantasy books like The Little Mermaid by Jerry Pinkney

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The Little Mermaid

By: Jerry Pinkney

4.20

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

In this captivating reimagining of Hans Christian Andersen's classic, Caldecott medalist and bestse…

If you liked the fantasy plot in The Little Mermaid by Jerry Pinkney , here is a list of 5 books like this:

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1. The Mermaid's Purse

By: Patricia Polacco

4.31

Format: 42 pages, Hardcover

Based on the life of beloved author-illustrator Patricia Polacco’s own amazing grandmother, this wo… read more

Similar categories in Patricia Polacco's The Mermaid's Purse book and Jerry Pinkney's The Little Mermaid

  • childrens
  • mermaids
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • juvenile

2. The Apple Pie That Papa Baked

By: Lauren Thompson , Jonathan Bean

4.21

Format: 160 pages, Hardcover

These are the apples, juicy and red, that went in the pie, warm and sweet, that Papa baked... for g… read more

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3. Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site

By: Tom Lichtenheld , Sherri Duskey Rinker

4.60

Format: 431 pages, Hardcover

The #1 New York Timesbestseller As the sun sets behind the big construction site, all the hardworki… read more

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4. The Keeping Quilt

By: Patricia Polacco

4.00

Format: 384 pages, Paperback

"We will make a quilt to help us always remember home," Anna's mother said. "It will be like heavin… read more

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5. The Mitten

By: Jan Brett

3.96

Format: None pages, Hardcover

When Nicki drops his white mitten in the snow, he goes on without realizing that it is missing. One… read more

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6. Stellaluna

By: Janell Cannon

3.62

Format: None pages, Hardcover

Stellalunais the tender story of a lost young bat who finally finds her way safely home to her moth… read more

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7. Jabari Jumps

By: Gaia Cornwall

3.71

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Working up the courage to take a big, important leap is hard, but Jabari is almostabsolutely ready … read more

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8. 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 Jerry Pinkney's The Little Mermaid

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • african american
  • juvenile
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9. 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 Jerry Pinkney's The Little Mermaid

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • fantasy
  • juvenile
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10. The Pigeon Has to Go to School

By: Mo Willems

4.43

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Una aventura del nostre colom preferit! El divertit i famós personatge de Mo Willems s’enfronta a u… read more

Similar categories in Mo Willems's The Pigeon Has to Go to School book and Jerry Pinkney's The Little Mermaid

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
  • juvenile
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11. 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 Jerry Pinkney's The Little Mermaid

  • cultural
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • juvenile
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12. 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 Jerry Pinkney's The Little Mermaid

  • cultural
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • african american
  • fantasy
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13. 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 Jerry Pinkney's The Little Mermaid

  • african american
  • picture books
  • childrens
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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 Jerry Pinkney's The Little Mermaid

  • childrens
  • adventure
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • juvenile
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15. Mexikid: A Graphic Memoir

By: Pedro Martín

4.27

Format: 320 pages, Hardcover

A poignant, hilarious, and unforgettable graphic memoir about a Mexican-American boy’s family and t… read more

Similar categories in Pedro Martín's Mexikid: A Graphic Memoir book and Jerry Pinkney's The Little Mermaid

  • childrens
"It was like the driveway at Disneyland but with way more automatic weapons."

-Pedro Martín, Mexikid: A Graphic Memoir

"I like to say that my stories are 100% true 90% of the time. My memory and my heart like to play tricks on each other. The results are what makes my stories."

-Pedro Martín, Mexikid: A Graphic Memoir

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16. Drawn Together

By: Minh Lê

4.42

Format: 34 pages, Hardcover

When a young boy visits his grandfather, their lack of a common language leads to confusion, frustr… read more

Similar categories in Minh Lê's Drawn Together book and Jerry Pinkney's The Little Mermaid

  • cultural
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • fantasy
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17. The Little Mermaid

By: Jerry Pinkney

4.20

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

In this captivating reimagining of Hans Christian Andersen's classic, Caldecott medalist and bestse… read more

Similar categories in Jerry Pinkney's The Little Mermaid book and Jerry Pinkney's The Little Mermaid

  • fairy tales
  • cultural
  • childrens
  • adventure
  • mermaids
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • african american
  • fantasy
  • juvenile
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18. 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 Jerry Pinkney's The Little Mermaid

  • childrens
  • adventure
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • fantasy
  • juvenile
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19. 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 Jerry Pinkney's The Little Mermaid

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • juvenile
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20. Hanukkah Upside Down: A Picture Book

By: Elissa Brent Weissman

4.22

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

In this delightfully upside-down picture book holiday story, cousins from opposite sides of the glo… read more

Similar categories in Elissa Brent Weissman's Hanukkah Upside Down: A Picture Book book and Jerry Pinkney's The Little Mermaid

  • cultural
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • juvenile
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21. That's Not My Name!

By: Anoosha Syed

4.38

Format: 40 pages, Kindle Edition

A debut picture book about loving your name, finding your voice, and standing up for yourself from … read more

Similar categories in Anoosha Syed's That's Not My Name! book and Jerry Pinkney's The Little Mermaid

  • cultural
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • juvenile

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Patricia Polacco

4.31

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Big

Vashti Harrison

4.66

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Knight Owl (The Knight Owl Series, 1)

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4.51

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Mo Willems

4.43

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4.66

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The Truth About Dragons

Julie Leung

4.38

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Greg Pizzoli

4.04

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Amanda Gorman

4.38

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