23 Top storytime books like Jules vs. the Ocean by Jessie Sima

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Jules vs. the Ocean

By: Jessie Sima

3.76

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

From the creator of Not Quite Narwhal comes a story about a young girl determined to impress her ol…

If you liked the storytime plot in Jules vs. the Ocean by Jessie Sima , here is a list of 23 books like this:

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1. The Three Little Fish and the Big Bad Shark

By: Ken Geist , Julia Gorton , Will Grace

3.86

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

A hilarious retelling of THE THREE LITTLE PIGS, with foil on the cover! "Little fish, little fish, … read more

Similar categories in Ken Geist's The Three Little Fish and the Big Bad Shark book and Jessie Sima's Jules vs. the Ocean

  • childrens
  • humor
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • storytime
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2. The Book with No Pictures

By: B.J. Novak

4.34

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

Warning! This book looks serious but it is actually completely ridiculous! A book with no pictur… read more

Similar categories in B.J. Novak's The Book with No Pictures book and Jessie Sima's Jules vs. the Ocean

  • childrens
  • humor
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • 1st grade
  • storytime
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3. Penguin Problems

By: Lane Smith , Jory John

4.00

Format: 45 pages, Hardcover

What?! Oh, you're going to read this book? Somehow I seriously doubt that. I bet you won't even fin… read more

Similar categories in Lane Smith's Penguin Problems book and Jessie Sima's Jules vs. the Ocean

  • childrens
  • humor
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • storytime
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4. This Moose Belongs to Me

By: Oliver Jeffers

3.21

Format: 208 pages, Hardcover

Wilfred owned a moose. He hadn't always owned a moose. The moose came to him a while ago and he kne… read more

Similar categories in Oliver Jeffers's This Moose Belongs to Me book and Jessie Sima's Jules vs. the Ocean

  • childrens
  • humor
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • storytime
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5. Click, Clack, Peep!

By: Doreen Cronin , Betsy Lewin

3.71

Format: 192 pages, Hardcover

Farmer Brown, oh-so-sleepy, has a new, adorable - and LOUD - duckling to deal with in this addition… read more

Similar categories in Doreen Cronin's Click, Clack, Peep! book and Jessie Sima's Jules vs. the Ocean

  • childrens
  • humor
  • picture books
  • family
  • fiction
  • storytime

6. Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type

By: Doreen Cronin , Betsy Lewin

3.90

Format: 216 pages, Hardcover

Farmer Brownhas a problem. His cows like to type. All day long he hears Click, clack, MOO. Click, c… read more

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7. Duck for President

By: Doreen Cronin , Betsy Lewin

3.94

Format: 256 pages,

My fellow Americans:It is our pleasure, our honor, our duty as citizens to present to you Duck for … read more

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8. The Skunk

By: Mac Barnett , Patrick McDonnell

4.22

Format: None pages, Hardcover

An Entertainment Weekly Best Kids' Book When a skunk first appears in the tuxedoed man's doorway, i… read more

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9. The Book of Mistakes

By: Corinna Luyken

4.19

Format: 496 pages, Hardcover

Zoommeets Beautiful Oops!in this memorable picture book debut about the creative process, and the w… read more

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10. 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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11. 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 Jessie Sima's Jules vs. the Ocean

  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • storytime
  • nature
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12. 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 Jessie Sima's Jules vs. the Ocean

  • childrens
  • humor
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • storytime
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13. 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 Jessie Sima's Jules vs. the Ocean

  • childrens
  • humor
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • storytime
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14. The Smart Cookie (The Food Group #5)

By: Jory John

4.31

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

This cookie has never felt like a smart cookie no matter how hard she tries, especially in comparis… read more

Similar categories in Jory John's The Smart Cookie (The Food Group #5) book and Jessie Sima's Jules vs. the Ocean

  • childrens
  • humor
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • storytime
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15. The Cool Bean (The Food Group #3)

By: Jory John

4.41

Format: 33 pages, Hardcover

Everyone knows the cool beans. They’re sooooo cool. And then there’s the uncool has-bean . . . … read more

Similar categories in Jory John's The Cool Bean (The Food Group #3) book and Jessie Sima's Jules vs. the Ocean

  • childrens
  • humor
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • storytime
"Throughout all of this, I realised that it's not about how you look or any of that other silly stuff. It's about a wink or nod or a smile at just the right moment. It's about dusting somebody off, he…"

-Jory John, The Cool Bean (The Food Group #3)

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16. 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 Jessie Sima's Jules vs. the Ocean

  • childrens
  • humor
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • storytime
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17. Tiny T. Rex and the Impossible Hug

By: Jonathan Stutzman

4.34

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

Meet Tiny, a diminutive but determined T-Rex in a big world, as he embraces all obstacles against h… read more

Similar categories in Jonathan Stutzman's Tiny T. Rex and the Impossible Hug book and Jessie Sima's Jules vs. the Ocean

  • childrens
  • humor
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • storytime
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18. Gustavo, the Shy Ghost (The World of Gustavo, #1)

By: Flavia Z. Drago

4.38

Format: 34 pages, Hardcover

This winning debut picture book from Mexican artist Flavia Z. Drago about finding the courage to ma… read more

Similar categories in Flavia Z. Drago's Gustavo, the Shy Ghost (The World of Gustavo, #1) book and Jessie Sima's Jules vs. the Ocean

  • storytime
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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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 Jessie Sima's Jules vs. the Ocean

  • childrens
  • humor
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • storytime
  • nature
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20. Here We Are: Notes for Living on Planet Earth

By: Oliver Jeffers

4.51

Format: 42 pages, Hardcover

Oliver Jeffers offers a personal look inside his own hopes and wishes for his child--a missive abou… read more

Similar categories in Oliver Jeffers's Here We Are: Notes for Living on Planet Earth book and Jessie Sima's Jules vs. the Ocean

  • nature
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • family
"There are only three words you need to live by, son: respect, consideration and tolerance."

-Oliver Jeffers, Here We Are: Notes for Living on Planet Earth

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21. 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 Jessie Sima's Jules vs. the Ocean

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • family
  • fiction
  • nature
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 Jessie Sima's Jules vs. the Ocean

  • childrens
  • humor
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • storytime
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23. What You Need to Be Warm

By: Neil Gaiman

4.20

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

During the coldest season, when the world feels scary—what do you remember about being warm? Baked … read more

Similar categories in Neil Gaiman's What You Need to Be Warm book and Jessie Sima's Jules vs. the Ocean

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • family
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24. 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 Jessie Sima's Jules vs. the Ocean

  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • family
  • fiction
  • storytime
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25. Pig the Stinker

By: Aaron Blabey

4.09

Format: 24 pages, Hardcover

Pig the Pug and his best friend Trevor are back for another hilarious adventure in the bestselling … read more

Similar categories in Aaron Blabey's Pig the Stinker book and Jessie Sima's Jules vs. the Ocean

  • childrens
  • humor
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • storytime
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26. Jules vs. the Ocean

By: Jessie Sima

3.76

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

From the creator of Not Quite Narwhal comes a story about a young girl determined to impress her ol… read more

Similar categories in Jessie Sima's Jules vs. the Ocean book and Jessie Sima's Jules vs. the Ocean

  • childrens
  • humor
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • family
  • 1st grade
  • storytime
  • nature
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27. Mermaid School

By: JoAnne Stewart Wetzel

3.67

Format: 24 pages, Hardcover

Starting school is always exciting… especially when you’re a mermaid! From schools of fish to the A… read more

Similar categories in JoAnne Stewart Wetzel's Mermaid School book and Jessie Sima's Jules vs. the Ocean

  • storytime
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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28. Have You Seen My Invisible Dinosaur?

By: Helen Yoon

3.89

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

The tale of a child’s special friend who goes missing after a bath—or does he? Help! This little… read more

Similar categories in Helen Yoon's Have You Seen My Invisible Dinosaur? book and Jessie Sima's Jules vs. the Ocean

  • childrens
  • humor
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • storytime
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29. Oona in the Arctic

By: Kelly DiPucchio

4.15

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

New York Times bestselling author Kelly DiPucchio and Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award winner … read more

Similar categories in Kelly DiPucchio's Oona in the Arctic book and Jessie Sima's Jules vs. the Ocean

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • storytime
  • nature
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30. Please Don't Read This Book

By: Deanna Kizis

3.73

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

In this laugh-out-loud book that begs readers to break the rules, silliness and hilarity reign supr… read more

Similar categories in Deanna Kizis's Please Don't Read This Book book and Jessie Sima's Jules vs. the Ocean

  • childrens
  • humor
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • storytime
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31. Penguin and Ollie

By: Salina Yoon

3.70

Format: 40 pages, Kindle Edition

Salina Yoon's beloved Penguin is always ready for new adventures with new friends!Penguin is search… read more

Similar categories in Salina Yoon's Penguin and Ollie book and Jessie Sima's Jules vs. the Ocean

  • storytime
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction

24 Top fiction books like Jules vs. the Ocean by Jessie Sima

Transform Your Habits

The Three Little Fish and the Big Bad Shark

Ken Geist , Julia Gorton , Will Grace

3.86

Transform Your Habits

The Book with No Pictures

B.J. Novak

4.34

Transform Your Habits

Penguin Problems

Lane Smith , Jory John

4.00

Transform Your Habits

This Moose Belongs to Me

Oliver Jeffers

3.21

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12 best-selling fiction books like Tiny T. Rex and the Impossible Hug by Jonathan Stutzman

Transform Your Habits

The Watermelon Seed

Greg Pizzoli

4.09

Transform Your Habits

Not Quite Narwhal (Not Quite Narwhal and Friends)

Jessie Sima

4.46

Transform Your Habits

There is a Bird on Your Head! (Elephant & Piggie, #4)

Mo Willems

4.03

Transform Your Habits

Good Night, Little Blue Truck

Alice Schertle

4.40

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