10 Best fantasy books like Swim, Jim! by Kaz Windness

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Swim, Jim!

By: Kaz Windness

4.11

Format: 40 pages, Kindle Edition

Jim the crocodile finds the courage to face his fear of swimming in this funny and charming debut p…

If you liked the fantasy plot in Swim, Jim! by Kaz Windness , here is a list of 10 books like this:

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1. Alfie (The Turtle That Disappeared)

By: Thyra Heder

4.36

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Nia loves Alfie, her pet turtle. But he’s not very soft, he doesn’t do tricks, and he’s pretty quie… read more

Similar categories in Thyra Heder's Alfie (The Turtle That Disappeared) book and Kaz Windness's Swim, Jim!

  • childrens
  • humor
  • picture books
  • animals
  • fiction
  • storytime
Cover of If I Built a Car by Chris Van Dusen

2. If I Built a Car

By: Chris Van Dusen

3.73

Format: 238 pages,

"If i built a car, it'd be totally new! Here are a few of the things that i'd do. . . ." Jack has d… read more

Similar categories in Chris Van Dusen's If I Built a Car book and Kaz Windness's Swim, Jim!

  • fantasy
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of A Camping Spree with Mr. Magee by Chris Van Dusen

3. A Camping Spree with Mr. Magee

By: Chris Van Dusen

3.39

Format: 414 pages, Hardcover

Mr. Magee and his trusty dog, Dee, are enjoying a peaceful camping trip when all of a sudden they f… read more

Similar categories in Chris Van Dusen's A Camping Spree with Mr. Magee book and Kaz Windness's Swim, Jim!

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

4. Orion and the Dark

By: Emma Yarlett

3.87

Format: 268 pages, Hardcover

Orion is very scared of the dark -- until Dark decides to pay him a visit! Orion is scared of a lot… read more

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5. Frog and Toad All Year (Frog and Toad, #3)

By: Arnold Lobel

3.27

Format: None pages, Paperback

Friends all year. In winter, spring, summer, and fall, Frog and Toad are always together. Here is a… 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

Similar categories in Vashti Harrison's Big book and Kaz Windness's Swim, Jim!

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • storytime
  • juvenile
Cover of The Big Cheese (The Food Group, #7) by Jory John

7. 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 Kaz Windness's Swim, Jim!

  • childrens
  • humor
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • fantasy
  • storytime
  • juvenile
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8. 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 Kaz Windness's Swim, Jim!

  • childrens
  • humor
  • picture books
  • animals
  • fiction
  • fantasy
  • storytime
  • juvenile
Cover of Skunk and Badger (Skunk and Badger, #1) by Amy Timberlake

9. Skunk and Badger (Skunk and Badger, #1)

By: Amy Timberlake

4.06

Format: 124 pages, Hardcover

No one wants a skunk.They are unwelcome on front stoops. They should not linger in Important Rock R… read more

Similar categories in Amy Timberlake's Skunk and Badger (Skunk and Badger, #1) book and Kaz Windness's Swim, Jim!

  • childrens
  • humor
  • animals
  • fiction
  • fantasy
  • juvenile
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10. Except Antarctica: A Hilarious Animal Picture Book for Kids

By: Todd Sturgell

4.16

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Featuring a rogue group of cheeky animals who love nothing more than a challenge and a flustered, h… read more

Similar categories in Todd Sturgell's Except Antarctica: A Hilarious Animal Picture Book for Kids book and Kaz Windness's Swim, Jim!

  • childrens
  • humor
  • picture books
  • animals
  • storytime
  • juvenile
Cover of We Don't Lose Our Class Goldfish (Penelope Rex, #3) by Ryan T.  Higgins

11. We Don't Lose Our Class Goldfish (Penelope Rex, #3)

By: Ryan T. Higgins

4.30

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

Penelope Rex faces her biggest (and fishiest) fear in this companion to the #1 New York Times best-… read more

Similar categories in Ryan T. Higgins's We Don't Lose Our Class Goldfish (Penelope Rex, #3) book and Kaz Windness's Swim, Jim!

  • childrens
  • humor
  • picture books
  • animals
  • fiction
  • fantasy
  • storytime
  • juvenile
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12. Grumpy Monkey

By: Suzanne Lang

4.39

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

A hilarious picture book about dealing with unexplained feelings…and the danger in suppressing them… read more

Similar categories in Suzanne Lang's Grumpy Monkey book and Kaz Windness's Swim, Jim!

  • childrens
  • humor
  • picture books
  • animals
  • fiction
  • fantasy
  • storytime
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13. The First State of Being

By: Erin Entrada Kelly

4.14

Format: 272 pages, Hardcover

When twelve-year-old Michael Rosario meets a mysterious boy from the future, his life is changed fo… read more

Similar categories in Erin Entrada Kelly's The First State of Being book and Kaz Windness's Swim, Jim!

  • childrens
  • fiction
  • juvenile
Cover of Something's Wrong!: A Bear, a Hare, and Some Underwear by Jory John

14. Something's Wrong!: A Bear, a Hare, and Some Underwear

By: Jory John

3.95

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

A picture book about a bear whose friends help him make it through a bad day! Jeff the bear has … read more

Similar categories in Jory John's Something's Wrong!: A Bear, a Hare, and Some Underwear book and Kaz Windness's Swim, Jim!

  • childrens
  • humor
  • picture books
  • animals
  • fiction
  • storytime
  • juvenile
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15. Lou

By: Breanna Carzoo

4.09

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Don't miss this humorous and heartwarming picture book by debut creator Breanna Carzoo about an unl… read more

Similar categories in Breanna Carzoo's Lou book and Kaz Windness's Swim, Jim!

  • childrens
  • humor
  • picture books
  • animals
  • fiction
  • storytime
  • juvenile
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16. 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 Kaz Windness's Swim, Jim!

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • family
  • fiction
  • juvenile
Cover of Narwhal's Otter Friend (Narwhal and Jelly, #4) by Ben Clanton

17. Narwhal's Otter Friend (Narwhal and Jelly, #4)

By: Ben Clanton

4.33

Format: 71 pages, Kindle Edition

Narwhal and Jelly . . . and Otty?! Exuberant Narwhal and skeptical Jelly test the waters of adding … read more

Similar categories in Ben Clanton's Narwhal's Otter Friend (Narwhal and Jelly, #4) book and Kaz Windness's Swim, Jim!

  • childrens
  • humor
  • picture books
  • animals
  • fiction
  • juvenile
Cover of Don't Worry, Little Crab by Chris Haughton

18. Don't Worry, Little Crab

By: Chris Haughton

4.16

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

Little Crab and Very Big Crab live in a tiny rock pool near the sea. Today they’re going for a dip … read more

Similar categories in Chris Haughton's Don't Worry, Little Crab book and Kaz Windness's Swim, Jim!

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • animals
  • family
  • fiction
  • storytime
  • juvenile
Cover of The Only Way to Make Bread by Cristina Quintero

19. The Only Way to Make Bread

By: Cristina Quintero

4.20

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

A delicious exploration of all kinds of breads, from sourdough to bannock to bao, that will tickle … read more

Similar categories in Cristina Quintero's The Only Way to Make Bread book and Kaz Windness's Swim, Jim!

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • family
  • fiction
  • storytime
  • juvenile
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20. Louder Than Hunger

By: John Schu

4.55

Format: 528 pages, Hardcover

Revered teacher, librarian, and story ambassador John Schu explores anorexia—and self-expression as… read more

Similar categories in John Schu's Louder Than Hunger book and Kaz Windness's Swim, Jim!

  • family
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of Pig the Rebel (Pig the Pug) by Aaron Blabey

21. Pig the Rebel (Pig the Pug)

By: Aaron Blabey

4.14

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

The laughter is nonstop as everyone's favorite greedy and selfish pug is sent to obedience school i… read more

Similar categories in Aaron Blabey's Pig the Rebel (Pig the Pug) book and Kaz Windness's Swim, Jim!

  • childrens
  • humor
  • picture books
  • animals
  • fiction
  • storytime
Cover of My First Day by Phùng Nguyên Quang

22. My First Day

By: Phùng Nguyên Quang

4.41

Format: 40 pages, Library Binding

A visually stunning story of resilience and determination by an award-winning new author-illustrato… read more

Similar categories in Phùng Nguyên Quang's My First Day book and Kaz Windness's Swim, Jim!

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of Bubbles . . . UP! by Jacqueline Davies

23. Bubbles . . . UP!

By: Jacqueline Davies

3.70

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

An everyday visit to the pool transforms into an unforgettable celebration of the water in this rem… read more

Similar categories in Jacqueline Davies's Bubbles . . . UP! book and Kaz Windness's Swim, Jim!

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • family
  • fiction
  • storytime
  • juvenile
Cover of Stickler Loves the World (A Stickler Story) by Lane Smith

24. Stickler Loves the World (A Stickler Story)

By: Lane Smith

4.18

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

From award-winning author/illustrator Lane Smith comes Stickler, a woodland creature who reminds us… read more

Similar categories in Lane Smith's Stickler Loves the World (A Stickler Story) book and Kaz Windness's Swim, Jim!

  • childrens
  • humor
  • picture books
  • animals
  • fiction
  • fantasy
  • storytime
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25. Pearl

By: Molly Idle

4.09

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Caldecott Honor author-illustrator Molly Idle dazzles with an original mermaid tale about how small… read more

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  • childrens
  • picture books
  • family
  • fiction
  • fantasy
  • storytime
  • juvenile
Cover of Swim, Jim! by Kaz Windness

26. Swim, Jim!

By: Kaz Windness

4.11

Format: 40 pages, Kindle Edition

Jim the crocodile finds the courage to face his fear of swimming in this funny and charming debut p… read more

Similar categories in Kaz Windness's Swim, Jim! book and Kaz Windness's Swim, Jim!

  • childrens
  • humor
  • young readers
  • animals
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • family
  • fantasy
  • storytime
  • juvenile
Cover of Spider in the Well by Jess Hannigan

27. Spider in the Well

By: Jess Hannigan

4.09

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

This cheeky picture book debut from author-illustrator Jess Hannigan tells the darkly dry and utter… read more

Similar categories in Jess Hannigan's Spider in the Well book and Kaz Windness's Swim, Jim!

  • childrens
  • humor
  • picture books
  • animals
  • fiction
  • fantasy
  • storytime
  • juvenile
Cover of How We Say I Love You by Nicole  Chen

28. How We Say I Love You

By: Nicole Chen

4.28

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

In this heartwarming picture book, an Asian American girl shares how her family expresses their lov… read more

Similar categories in Nicole Chen's How We Say I Love You book and Kaz Windness's Swim, Jim!

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • family
Cover of The Yellow Bus by Loren Long

29. The Yellow Bus

By: Loren Long

4.36

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

Perfect for fans of Love and Hello, Lighthouse , The Yellow Bus from #1 New York Times bestselling … read more

Similar categories in Loren Long's The Yellow Bus book and Kaz Windness's Swim, Jim!

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • storytime
  • juvenile
Cover of The Squish by Breanna Carzoo

30. The Squish

By: Breanna Carzoo

3.94

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Meet Sandcastle. Sandcastle’s world was new and exciting until their very first... SQUISH! … read more

Similar categories in Breanna Carzoo's The Squish book and Kaz Windness's Swim, Jim!

  • childrens
  • humor
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • storytime
Cover of Being Home by Traci Sorell

31. Being Home

By: Traci Sorell

4.18

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

From Sibert honor–winning author Traci Sorell and Caldecott Medal–winning artist Michaela Goade com… read more

Similar categories in Traci Sorell's Being Home book and Kaz Windness's Swim, Jim!

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • family
  • fiction
  • storytime

27 must-read fiction books like Swim, Jim! by Kaz Windness

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Alfie (The Turtle That Disappeared)

Thyra Heder

4.36

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If I Built a Car

Chris Van Dusen

3.73

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A Camping Spree with Mr. Magee

Chris Van Dusen

3.39

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Big

Vashti Harrison

4.66

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Ferris

Kate DiCamillo

4.30

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A Royal Conundrum (The Misfits #1)

Lisa Yee

3.82

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Erin Entrada Kelly

4.14

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