9 must-read animals books like Nobody Hugs a Cactus by Carter Goodrich

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Nobody Hugs a Cactus

By: Carter Goodrich

4.16

Format: 42 pages, Hardcover

Celebrated artist and lead character designer of Brave, Ratatouille, and Despicable Me, Carter Good…

If you liked the animals plot in Nobody Hugs a Cactus by Carter Goodrich , here is a list of 9 books like this:

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1. Not Quite Narwhal (Not Quite Narwhal and Friends)

By: Jessie Sima

4.46

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

The story of a young unicorn who was born under the sea to a family of narwhals.Growing up in the o… read more

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  • childrens
  • picture books
  • animals
  • fiction
  • kids
  • storytime

2. The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend

By: Dan Santat

3.95

Format: 620 pages, Hardcover

This magical story begins on an island far away where an imaginary friend is born. He patiently wai… read more

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3. This is Not My Hat

By: Jon Klassen

3.91

Format: 631 pages, Hardcover

When a tiny fish shoots into view wearing a round blue topper (which happens to fit him perfectly),… read more

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4. Little Pea

By: Amy Krouse Rosenthal , Jen Corace

3.60

Format: None pages, Hardcover

If Little Pea doesn't eat all of his sweets, there will be no vegetables for dessert! What's a youn… read more

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5. If You Give a Dog a Donut

By: Laura Joffe Numeroff , Felicia Bond

3.83

Format: 432 pages, Hardcover

If you give a dog a donut, he'll ask for some apple juice to go with it. When you give him the juic… read more

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6. 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

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  • childrens
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • storytime
  • emotion
  • juvenile
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7. Pretty Ugly

By: David Sedaris

3.55

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

David Sedaris and Ian Falconer make a spectacular splash with this tale of a monster turned ugly—st… read more

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  • childrens
  • humor
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • kids
  • juvenile
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8. 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

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  • childrens
  • humor
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • kids
  • storytime
  • emotion
  • 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

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  • childrens
  • humor
  • picture books
  • animals
  • fiction
  • storytime
  • juvenile
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10. Our Class is a Family (The Classroom Community Collection)

By: Shannon Olsen

4.57

Format: 27 pages, Paperback

Teachers do so much more than just teach academics. They build a sense of community within their cl… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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11. 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

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  • storytime
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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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

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  • childrens
  • humor
  • picture books
  • animals
  • fiction
  • storytime
  • juvenile
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13. The Rabbit Listened

By: Cori Doerrfeld

4.60

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

A universal, deeply moving exploration of grief and empathy With its spare, poignant text and ir… read more

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  • childrens
  • picture books
  • animals
  • fiction
  • storytime
  • emotion
  • juvenile
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14. Ten Ways to Hear Snow

By: Cathy Camper

4.22

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

A snowy day, a trip to Grandma's, time spent cooking with one another, and space to pause and disco… read more

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  • storytime
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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15. 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

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  • childrens
  • humor
  • picture books
  • animals
  • fiction
  • storytime
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16. 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

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  • childrens
  • picture books
  • animals
  • fiction
  • storytime
  • emotion
  • juvenile
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17. 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

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

By: Eric Geron

3.69

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

From a debut picture-book author and a #1 New York Times best-selling illustrator, a wry take on "W… read more

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  • childrens
  • humor
  • picture books
  • animals
  • fiction
  • storytime
"Cock-a-doodle-BOO!"

-Eric Geron, Poultrygeist

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19. 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

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  • childrens
  • humor
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • kids
  • storytime
  • juvenile
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20. This Story Is Not About a Kitten

By: Carson Ellis

4.21

Format: 40 pages, Library Binding

A heartwarming picture book about a neighborhood coming together to help a kitten find a home, from… read more

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  • childrens
  • picture books
  • animals
  • fiction
  • storytime
  • juvenile
Cover of Nobody Hugs a Cactus by Carter Goodrich

21. Nobody Hugs a Cactus

By: Carter Goodrich

4.16

Format: 42 pages, Hardcover

Celebrated artist and lead character designer of Brave, Ratatouille, and Despicable Me, Carter Good… read more

Similar categories in Carter Goodrich's Nobody Hugs a Cactus book and Carter Goodrich's Nobody Hugs a Cactus

  • love
  • childrens
  • humor
  • picture books
  • animals
  • fiction
  • kids
  • storytime
  • emotion
  • juvenile

17 best-selling fiction books like Nobody Hugs a Cactus by Carter Goodrich

Transform Your Habits

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Jessie Sima

4.46

Transform Your Habits

Big

Vashti Harrison

4.66

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Pretty Ugly

David Sedaris

3.55

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The Big Cheese (The Food Group, #7)

Jory John

4.17

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Transform Your Habits

Big

Vashti Harrison

4.66

Transform Your Habits

Hot Dog

Doug Salati

4.29

Transform Your Habits

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Christopher Denise

4.51

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Michaela Goade

4.43

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