21 best-selling picture books books like Children of the Forest by Matt Myers

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Children of the Forest

By: Matt Myers

3.84

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

A boy and his younger sister set off to live a life of adventure in the untamed wilds of their own …

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1. 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 Matt Myers's Children of the Forest

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • nature
  • adventure
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2. 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 Matt Myers's Children of the Forest

  • humor
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fantasy
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3. The Skull: A Tyrolean Folktale

By: Jon Klassen

4.26

Format: 105 pages, None

Jon Klassen's retelling of a traditional Tyrolean folktale.In a big abandoned house, on a barren hi… read more

Similar categories in Jon Klassen's The Skull: A Tyrolean Folktale book and Matt Myers's Children of the Forest

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fantasy
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4. Creepy Crayon!

By: Aaron Reynolds

4.32

Format: 42 pages, Hardcover

A #1 New York Times bestseller! From the team behind the New York Times bestselling Creepy Carro… read more

Similar categories in Aaron Reynolds's Creepy Crayon! book and Matt Myers's Children of the Forest

  • humor
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fantasy
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5. It Fell from the Sky

By: Terry Fan

4.20

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

A picture book about community, art, the importance of giving back—and the wonder that fell from th… read more

Similar categories in Terry Fan's It Fell from the Sky book and Matt Myers's Children of the Forest

  • childrens
  • humor
  • picture books
  • fantasy
  • nature
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6. A Spoonful of Frogs

By: Casey Lyall

4.25

Format: None pages, None

Frogs are the most important ingredient in a witch’s favorite treat—but they are also the hardest t… read more

Similar categories in Casey Lyall's A Spoonful of Frogs book and Matt Myers's Children of the Forest

  • humor
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fantasy
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7. 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 Matt Myers's Children of the Forest

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • family
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8. 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 Matt Myers's Children of the Forest

  • humor
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • nature
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9. Remember

By: Joy Harjo

4.42

Format: 40 pages, None

Michaela Goade, invites young readers to pause and reflect on the wonder of the world around them, … read more

Similar categories in Joy Harjo's Remember book and Matt Myers's Children of the Forest

  • nature
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • family
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10. 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 Matt Myers's Children of the Forest

  • picture books
  • childrens
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11. Shy Willow

By: Cat Min

4.08

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

Willow is shy. VERY shy. Her home is in an abandoned mailbox, and she'd rather stay put. Outside… read more

Similar categories in Cat Min's Shy Willow book and Matt Myers's Children of the Forest

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fantasy
  • adventure
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12. 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 Matt Myers's Children of the Forest

  • childrens
  • adventure
  • picture books
  • family
  • fantasy
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13. 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 Matt Myers's Children of the Forest

  • nature
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fantasy
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14. Children of the Forest

By: Matt Myers

3.84

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

A boy and his younger sister set off to live a life of adventure in the untamed wilds of their own … read more

Similar categories in Matt Myers's Children of the Forest book and Matt Myers's Children of the Forest

  • survival
  • childrens
  • adventure
  • humor
  • picture books
  • family
  • fantasy
  • nature
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15. Summer Is Here

By: Renée Watson

4.34

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

New York Times bestselling creators Renée Watson and Bea Jackson offer a picture book ode to a pict… read more

Similar categories in Renée Watson's Summer Is Here book and Matt Myers's Children of the Forest

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • family
  • adventure
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16. Poopsie Gets Lost

By: Hannah E Harrison

4.18

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

A fluffy, nap-loving cat goes on the (fur-raising!) outing of a lifetime in this funny and gorgeous… read more

Similar categories in Hannah E Harrison's Poopsie Gets Lost book and Matt Myers's Children of the Forest

  • childrens
  • adventure
  • humor
  • picture books
  • fantasy
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17. Beatrice Likes the Dark

By: April Genevieve Tucholke

4.24

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Beatrice likes the dark. She likes black clothes, graveyard picnics, and a sky full of stars. Her s… read more

Similar categories in April Genevieve Tucholke's Beatrice Likes the Dark book and Matt Myers's Children of the Forest

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • family
  • fantasy
  • nature
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18. A Way with Wild Things

By: Larissa Theule

4.04

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Poppy Ann Fields loves bugs and feels more comfortable outdoors than with other people until a spec… read more

Similar categories in Larissa Theule's A Way with Wild Things book and Matt Myers's Children of the Forest

  • nature
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • family
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19. Too Much!: An Overwhelming Day

By: Jolene Gutiérrez

4.61

Format: 32 pages, Kindle Edition

A reassuring rhyming picture book about sensory overload and what you can do when everything is too… read more

Similar categories in Jolene Gutiérrez's Too Much!: An Overwhelming Day book and Matt Myers's Children of the Forest

  • picture books
  • childrens
"When feelings go on overload, I pause and breathe and all is . . . slowed."

-Jolene Gutiérrez, Too Much!: An Overwhelming Day

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20. Charlie Chooses

By: Lou Peacock

3.99

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Charlie has a hard time choosing. It doesn't matter if the choice is between flavors of ice cream, … read more

Similar categories in Lou Peacock's Charlie Chooses book and Matt Myers's Children of the Forest

  • humor
  • picture books
  • childrens
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21. Mahogany: A Little Red Riding Hood Tale

By: JaNay Brown-Wood

3.72

Format: 35 pages, Kindle Edition

A clever, Black contemporary twist on Little Red Riding Hood, Mahogany embraces the beauty—and magi… read more

Similar categories in JaNay Brown-Wood's Mahogany: A Little Red Riding Hood Tale book and Matt Myers's Children of the Forest

  • picture books
  • childrens

11 must-read fantasy books like Children of the Forest by Matt Myers

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Knight Owl (The Knight Owl Series, 1)

Christopher Denise

4.51

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The Skull: A Tyrolean Folktale

Jon Klassen

4.26

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Creepy Crayon!

Aaron Reynolds

4.32

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It Fell from the Sky

Terry Fan

4.20

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Big

Vashti Harrison

4.66

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Hot Dog

Doug Salati

4.29

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Knight Owl (The Knight Owl Series, 1)

Christopher Denise

4.51

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Michaela Goade

4.43

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