16 must-read humor books like We Want a Dog by Lo Cole

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We Want a Dog

By: Lo Cole

3.85

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

From the author-illustrator of Ten on a Twig comes a hysterical dog book for kids and adults alike,…

If you liked the humor plot in We Want a Dog by Lo Cole , here is a list of 16 books like this:

Cover of Ish (Creatrilogy) by Peter H. Reynolds

1. Ish (Creatrilogy)

By: Peter H. Reynolds

4.39

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

A creative spirit learns that thinking “ish-ly” is far more wonderful than “getting it right” in th… read more

Similar categories in Peter H. Reynolds's Ish (Creatrilogy) book and Lo Cole's We Want a Dog

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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2. The Cat from Hunger Mountain

By: Ed Young

3.63

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Caldecott Medalist Ed Young delivers a story about humility, wastefulness, and appreciating what on… read more

Similar categories in Ed Young's The Cat from Hunger Mountain book and Lo Cole's We Want a Dog

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • animals
  • cats
  • fiction
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3. 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

Similar categories in Jessie Sima's Not Quite Narwhal (Not Quite Narwhal and Friends) book and Lo Cole's We Want a Dog

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • animals
  • fiction
  • storytime
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4. I Love Bugs!

By: Shari Halpern , Philemon Sturges

4.81

Format: 539 pages, Hardcover

Some bugs hop. Some bugs make honey. Some bugs light up the sky! Come explore the amazing world of … read more

Similar categories in Shari Halpern's I Love Bugs! book and Lo Cole's We Want a Dog

  • animals
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • storytime
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5. This Is a Moose

By: Tom Lichtenheld , Richard T. Morris

4.08

Format: 288 pages, Hardcover

Lights! Camera! Moose! MOOSE? Yes, Moose! When a movie director tries to capture the life of a moos… read more

Similar categories in Tom Lichtenheld's This Is a Moose book and Lo Cole's We Want a Dog

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

6. Peck, Peck, Peck

By: Lucy Cousins

4.56

Format: 200 pages, Hardcover

Comical and original, this vivacious picture book from the creator of Maisy features a lovable new … read more

Similar categories in Lucy Cousins's Peck, Peck, Peck book and Lo Cole's We Want a Dog

  • childrens
  • humor
  • picture books
  • animals
  • storytime

7. The Princess and the Pig

By: Jonathan Emmett , Poly Bernatene

3.52

Format: 257 pages, Hardcover

There's been a terrible mix-up in the royal nursery. Priscilla the princess has accidentally switch… read more

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8. I Want My Hat Back

By: Jon Klassen

4.35

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

A picture-book delight by a rising talent tells a cumulative tale with a mischievous twist. The … read more

Similar categories in Jon Klassen's I Want My Hat Back book and Lo Cole's We Want a Dog

  • childrens
  • humor
  • picture books
  • animals
  • fiction
  • storytime
  • juvenile
"What if I never see it again? What if nobody ever finds it? My poor hat. I miss it so much."

-Jon Klassen, I Want My Hat Back

9. My Garden

By: Kevin Henkes

4.00

Format: None pages, Hardcover

The girl in this book grows chocolate rabbits, tomatoes as big as beach balls, flowers that change … read more

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10. Hand, Hand, Fingers, Thumb

By: Al Perkins , Eric Gurney

3.89

Format: 440 pages, Board Book

Illus. in full color. A madcap band of dancing, prancing monkeys explain hands, fingers, and thumbs… read more

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11. 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 Lo Cole's We Want a Dog

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • storytime
  • juvenile
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12. 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 Lo Cole's We Want a Dog

  • childrens
  • humor
  • picture books
  • animals
  • fiction
  • storytime
  • juvenile
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13. 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 Lo Cole's We Want a Dog

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • storytime
  • juvenile
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14. The Wall in the Middle of the Book

By: Jon Agee

4.23

Format: 42 pages, Hardcover

A foolish knight is certain that his side of the wall is the safe side in this meta picture book. … read more

Similar categories in Jon Agee's The Wall in the Middle of the Book book and Lo Cole's We Want a Dog

  • childrens
  • humor
  • picture books
  • animals
  • fiction
  • storytime
  • juvenile
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15. 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 Lo Cole's We Want a Dog

  • childrens
  • humor
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • storytime
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16. I'm Not Scared, You're Scared!

By: Seth Meyers

4.04

Format: 40 pages, Unknown Binding

When you're a bear who is easily scared, it's hard to have friends. Fortunately, Bear has one: Rabb… read more

Similar categories in Seth Meyers's I'm Not Scared, You're Scared! book and Lo Cole's We Want a Dog

  • childrens
  • humor
  • picture books
  • animals
  • fiction
  • storytime
  • juvenile
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17. 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 Lo Cole's We Want a Dog

  • childrens
  • humor
  • picture books
  • animals
  • cats
  • fiction
  • storytime
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18. The Good Egg (The Food Group #2)

By: Jory John

4.35

Format: 36 pages, Hardcover

In this follow-up to Jory John and Pete Oswald’s popular picture book The Bad Seed, meet the next b… read more

Similar categories in Jory John's The Good Egg (The Food Group #2) book and Lo Cole's We Want a Dog

  • childrens
  • humor
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • storytime
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19. I Am Quiet: A Story for the Introvert in All of Us

By: Andie Powers

4.16

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Emile is not shy—he is quiet. Emile may seem timid and shy on the outside, but on the inside … read more

Similar categories in Andie Powers's I Am Quiet: A Story for the Introvert in All of Us book and Lo Cole's We Want a Dog

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
  • juvenile
"Strength can be quiet. Answers can be quiet. Friendship can be quiet."

-Andie Powers, I Am Quiet: A Story for the Introvert in All of Us

"l am quiet on the outside, but not on the inside. On the inside, my imagination shouts loudly and runs wild."

-Andie Powers, I Am Quiet: A Story for the Introvert in All of Us

"My mother says that "if you hold a shell close to your ear and are very quiet, you can hear the entire ocean sing."

-Andie Powers, I Am Quiet: A Story for the Introvert in All of Us

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20. Ploof

By: Ben Clanton

4.19

Format: 56 pages, Hardcover

Come play with Ploof! Meet a friendly cloud full of feelings in this interactive picture book for f… read more

Similar categories in Ben Clanton's Ploof book and Lo Cole's We Want a Dog

  • childrens
  • humor
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • storytime
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21. Mister Kitty Is Lost!

By: Greg Pizzoli

4.07

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

A fun and interactive preschool adventure (with cutout surprises on almost every page!) that explor… read more

Similar categories in Greg Pizzoli's Mister Kitty Is Lost! book and Lo Cole's We Want a Dog

  • childrens
  • humor
  • picture books
  • animals
  • dogs
  • cats
  • storytime
Cover of Oh No, the Aunts Are Here by Adam Rex

22. Oh No, the Aunts Are Here

By: Adam Rex

3.67

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Every family has its special aunt: the cool aunt, the wacky aunt, the scary aunt. But this family h… read more

Similar categories in Adam Rex's Oh No, the Aunts Are Here book and Lo Cole's We Want a Dog

  • childrens
  • humor
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • storytime
  • juvenile
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23. 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 Lo Cole's We Want a Dog

  • poetry
  • childrens
  • humor
  • picture books
  • animals
  • fiction
  • storytime
  • juvenile
Cover of Fluffy McWhiskers Cuteness Explosion by Stephen W. Martin

24. Fluffy McWhiskers Cuteness Explosion

By: Stephen W. Martin

4.09

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Friendship is hard for Fluffy, a kitten so precious that anyone who looks at her explodes! Meet … read more

Similar categories in Stephen W. Martin's Fluffy McWhiskers Cuteness Explosion book and Lo Cole's We Want a Dog

  • childrens
  • humor
  • picture books
  • animals
  • dogs
  • cats
  • fiction
  • storytime
  • juvenile
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25. The Animal Song

By: Jonty Howley

3.64

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

From musician and author/artist Jonty Howley comes a lively celebration of friendship and music, pe… read more

Similar categories in Jonty Howley's The Animal Song book and Lo Cole's We Want a Dog

  • poetry
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • animals
  • fiction
  • storytime
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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 Lo Cole's We Want a Dog

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • animals
  • fiction
  • storytime
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27. Saturday

By: Oge Mora

4.50

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

In this warm and tender story by the Caldecott Honor-winning creator of Thank You, Omu!, join a mot… read more

Similar categories in Oge Mora's Saturday book and Lo Cole's We Want a Dog

  • storytime
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of We Want a Dog by Lo Cole

28. We Want a Dog

By: Lo Cole

3.85

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

From the author-illustrator of Ten on a Twig comes a hysterical dog book for kids and adults alike,… read more

Similar categories in Lo Cole's We Want a Dog book and Lo Cole's We Want a Dog

  • poetry
  • childrens
  • humor
  • picture books
  • animals
  • dogs
  • cats
  • fiction
  • storytime
  • juvenile
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29. Fresh Princess

By: Denene Millner

3.71

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Based on The Fresh Prince created by Will Smith, Destiny is the Fresh Princess. Meet Destiny—a cool… read more

Similar categories in Denene Millner's Fresh Princess book and Lo Cole's We Want a Dog

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • storytime
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30. Ray

By: Marianna Coppo

3.85

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

A humorous picture book about the adventures of a light bulb who embarks on an enlightening journey… read more

Similar categories in Marianna Coppo's Ray book and Lo Cole's We Want a Dog

  • childrens
  • humor
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • storytime
  • juvenile
Cover of That's Not My Name! by Anoosha Syed

31. 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 Lo Cole's We Want a Dog

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • storytime
  • juvenile

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Ish (Creatrilogy)

Peter H. Reynolds

4.39

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Ed Young

3.63

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Jessie Sima

4.46

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Vashti Harrison

4.66

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