27 Top picture books books like The Shortest Day by Susan Cooper

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The Shortest Day

By: Susan Cooper

3.94

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

In this seasonal treasure, Newbery Medalist Susan Cooper's beloved poem heralds the winter solstice…

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Cover of Snowflake Bentley by Jacqueline Briggs Martin, Mary Azarian

1. Snowflake Bentley

By: Jacqueline Briggs Martin , Mary Azarian

3.76

Format: None pages, Hardcover

"Of all the forms of water the tiny six-pointed crystals of ice called snow are incomparably the mo… read more

Similar categories in Jacqueline Briggs Martin's Snowflake Bentley book and Susan Cooper's The Shortest Day

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • nature
Cover of The Christmas Wish by Lori Evert, Per Breiehagen

2. The Christmas Wish

By: Lori Evert , Per Breiehagen

3.58

Format: 24 pages, Hardcover

In the tradition of The Snowman, The Polar Express, and the many books of Jan Brett this cozy Nordi… read more

Similar categories in Lori Evert's The Christmas Wish book and Susan Cooper's The Shortest Day

  • childrens
  • holiday
  • picture books
  • christmas
  • fiction
Cover of Pick a Pine Tree by Jarvis, Patricia Toht

3. Pick a Pine Tree

By: Jarvis , Patricia Toht

3.95

Format: 254 pages, Hardcover

A festive read-aloud brimming with all the joy and excitement of Christmastime -- beginning, of cou… read more

Similar categories in Jarvis's Pick a Pine Tree book and Susan Cooper's The Shortest Day

  • poetry
  • childrens
  • holiday
  • picture books
  • christmas
  • fiction
Cover of Before Morning by Beth Krommes, Joyce Sidman

4. Before Morning

By: Beth Krommes , Joyce Sidman

4.33

Format: 268 pages, Hardcover

There are planes to fly and buses to catch, but a child uses the power of words, in the form of an … read more

Similar categories in Beth Krommes's Before Morning book and Susan Cooper's The Shortest Day

  • poetry
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • nature

5. Kitten's First Full Moon

By: Kevin Henkes

3.87

Format: 309 pages, Hardcover

The nationally bestselling picture book about a kitten, the moon, and a bowl of milk, written by th… read more

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6. Owl Moon

By: Jane Yolen , John Schoenherr

3.56

Format: 256 pages, Hardcover

Late one winter night a little girl and her father go owling. The trees stand still as statues and … read more

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7. Over and Under the Snow

By: Kate Messner , Christopher Silas Neal

3.69

Format: 496 pages, Hardcover

Over the snow, the world is hushed and white. But under the snow exists a secret kingdom of squirre… read more

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8. The Shortest Day: Celebrating the Winter Solstice

By: Wendy Pfeffer , None

5.00

Format: 298 pages, Hardcover

The beginning of winter is marked by the solstice, the shortest day of the year. Long ago, people g… read more

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9. 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 Susan Cooper's The Shortest Day

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • storytime
  • juvenile
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10. 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 Susan Cooper's The Shortest Day

  • poetry
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • storytime
  • nature
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11. Berry Song

By: Michaela Goade

4.43

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Caldecott Medalist Michaela Goade's first self-authored picture book is a celebration of the land s… read more

Similar categories in Michaela Goade's Berry Song book and Susan Cooper's The Shortest Day

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • storytime
  • nature
  • juvenile
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12. The Truth About Dragons

By: Julie Leung

4.38

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

An unforgettable lyrical picture book that celebrates biracial identity from the award-winning auth… read more

Similar categories in Julie Leung's The Truth About Dragons book and Susan Cooper's The Shortest Day

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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13. The Pigeon Will Ride the Roller Coaster

By: Mo Willems

4.12

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

From #1 New York Times best-selling, award-winning author and illustrator Mo Willems! Buckle up… read more

Similar categories in Mo Willems's The Pigeon Will Ride the Roller Coaster book and Susan Cooper's The Shortest Day

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • storytime
  • juvenile
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14. 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 Susan Cooper's The Shortest Day

  • storytime
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of Hello Lighthouse (Caldecott Medal Winner) by Sophie  Blackall

15. Hello Lighthouse (Caldecott Medal Winner)

By: Sophie Blackall

4.38

Format: 44 pages, Hardcover

A new picture book that will transport readers to the seaside. Watch the days and seasons pass a… read more

Similar categories in Sophie Blackall's Hello Lighthouse (Caldecott Medal Winner) book and Susan Cooper's The Shortest Day

  • childrens
  • historical
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • storytime
  • nature
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16. 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 Susan Cooper's The Shortest Day

  • poetry
  • childrens
  • historical
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • storytime
  • juvenile
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17. The Christmas Book Flood

By: Emily Kilgore

4.17

Format: 34 pages, Hardcover

This lovely and lyrical picture book, based on a real Icelandic tradition, brings all the sparkle … read more

Similar categories in Emily Kilgore's The Christmas Book Flood book and Susan Cooper's The Shortest Day

  • childrens
  • historical
  • holiday
  • picture books
  • christmas
  • fiction
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18. 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 Susan Cooper's The Shortest Day

  • storytime
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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19. Something, Someday

By: Amanda Gorman

4.38

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

The stunning new picture book by presidential inaugural poet Amanda Gorman and Caldecott Honor-winn… read more

Similar categories in Amanda Gorman's Something, Someday book and Susan Cooper's The Shortest Day

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

20. 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 Susan Cooper's The Shortest Day

  • childrens
  • holiday
  • picture books
  • christmas
  • fiction
  • storytime
  • juvenile
Cover of Wonder Walkers by Micha Archer

21. 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 Susan Cooper's The Shortest Day

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

-Micha Archer, Wonder Walkers

Cover of Evergreen by Matthew Cordell

22. 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 Susan Cooper's The Shortest Day

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • nature
  • juvenile
Cover of Keepunumuk: Weeâchumun's Thanksgiving Story by Danielle Greendeer

23. Keepunumuk: Weeâchumun's Thanksgiving Story

By: Danielle Greendeer

4.36

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

In this Wampanoag story told in a Native tradition, two kids from the Mashpee Wampanoag tribe learn… read more

Similar categories in Danielle Greendeer's Keepunumuk: Weeâchumun's Thanksgiving Story book and Susan Cooper's The Shortest Day

  • historical
  • holiday
  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of Buffalo Fluffalo by Bess Kalb

24. Buffalo Fluffalo

By: Bess Kalb

4.16

Format: None pages, None

Introducing a sweet and silly buffalo who tries to bluff and fluff his way into being bigger than h… read more

Similar categories in Bess Kalb's Buffalo Fluffalo book and Susan Cooper's The Shortest Day

  • poetry
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • storytime
  • juvenile
Cover of Nell Plants a Tree by Anne Wynter

25. Nell Plants a Tree

By: Anne Wynter

4.31

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

This gorgeous picture book shows how one little girl’s careful tending of a pecan tree creates the… read more

Similar categories in Anne Wynter's Nell Plants a Tree book and Susan Cooper's The Shortest Day

  • poetry
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • storytime
  • nature
  • juvenile
Cover of Beneath by Cori Doerrfeld

26. Beneath

By: Cori Doerrfeld

4.42

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

In this stunning story from New York Times bestselling creator Cori Doerrfeld, a child and their gr… read more

Similar categories in Cori Doerrfeld's Beneath book and Susan Cooper's The Shortest Day

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • storytime
  • nature
Cover of Love, Violet by Charlotte Sullivan Wild

27. Love, Violet

By: Charlotte Sullivan Wild

4.28

Format: None pages, None

Perfect for Valentine's Day, a touching picture book about friendship and the courage it takes to s… read more

Similar categories in Charlotte Sullivan Wild's Love, Violet book and Susan Cooper's The Shortest Day

  • holiday
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of The Tree and the River by Aaron Becker

28. The Tree and the River

By: Aaron Becker

4.31

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

In an alternate past—or possible future—a mighty tree stands on the banks of a winding river, beari… read more

Similar categories in Aaron Becker's The Tree and the River book and Susan Cooper's The Shortest Day

  • childrens
  • historical
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • nature
Cover of The Shortest Day by Susan Cooper

29. The Shortest Day

By: Susan Cooper

3.94

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

In this seasonal treasure, Newbery Medalist Susan Cooper's beloved poem heralds the winter solstice… read more

Similar categories in Susan Cooper's The Shortest Day book and Susan Cooper's The Shortest Day

  • poetry
  • childrens
  • historical
  • holiday
  • picture books
  • christmas
  • fiction
  • storytime
  • nature
  • juvenile
Cover of Winter: A Solstice Story by Kelsey E. Gross

30. Winter: A Solstice Story

By: Kelsey E. Gross

4.00

Format: 32 pages, ebook

From debut author Kelsey Gross and New York Times bestselling artist Renata Liwska comes a gentle a… read more

Similar categories in Kelsey E. Gross's Winter: A Solstice Story book and Susan Cooper's The Shortest Day

  • childrens
  • holiday
  • picture books
  • christmas
  • fiction
  • storytime
  • nature
Cover of The Book That Can Read Your Mind by Marianna Coppo

31. The Book That Can Read Your Mind

By: Marianna Coppo

4.09

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

Prepare to be amazed by this magic trick in a book! This is not an ordinary book—it’s a magical on… read more

Similar categories in Marianna Coppo's The Book That Can Read Your Mind book and Susan Cooper's The Shortest Day

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • storytime

24 Top fiction books like The Shortest Day by Susan Cooper

Transform Your Habits

The Christmas Wish

Lori Evert , Per Breiehagen

3.58

Transform Your Habits

Pick a Pine Tree

Jarvis , Patricia Toht

3.95

Transform Your Habits

Before Morning

Beth Krommes , Joyce Sidman

4.33

Transform Your Habits

Big

Vashti Harrison

4.66

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21 best-selling picture books books like Nell Plants a Tree by Anne Wynter

Transform Your Habits

Big

Vashti Harrison

4.66

Transform Your Habits

There Was a Party for Langston

Jason Reynolds

4.48

Transform Your Habits

Simon and the Better Bone

Corey R. Tabor

4.32

Transform Your Habits

The Truth About Dragons

Julie Leung

4.38

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