11 Best animals books like The Girl Who Built an Ocean: An Artist, an Argonaut, and the True Story of the World's First Aquarium by Jess Keating

Cover of The Girl Who Built an Ocean: An Artist, an Argonaut, and the True Story of the World's First Aquarium by Jess Keating

The Girl Who Built an Ocean: An Artist, an Argonaut, and the True Story of the World's First Aquarium

By: Jess Keating

4.19

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

The inspiring tale of a seamstress-turned-scientist who invented the world's first aquarium at a ti…

If you liked the animals plot in The Girl Who Built an Ocean: An Artist, an Argonaut, and the True Story of the World's First Aquarium by Jess Keating , here is a list of 11 books like this:

Cover of Escargot by Sydney Hanson, Dashka Slater

1. Escargot

By: Sydney Hanson , Dashka Slater

3.83

Format: None pages, Hardcover

Bonjour!Escargot is a beautiful French snail who wants only two things: 1. To be your favorite anim… read more

Similar categories in Sydney Hanson's Escargot book and Jess Keating's The Girl Who Built an Ocean: An Artist, an Argonaut, and the True Story of the World's First Aquarium

  • animals
  • picture books
  • childrens

2. A Frog in the Bog

By: Karma Wilson , Joan Rankin

3.65

Format: 304 pages, Paperback

There's a frog on the log in the middle of the bog. A small, green frog on a half-sunk log in the m… read more

Similar categories in Karma Wilson's A Frog in the Bog book and Jess Keating's The Girl Who Built an Ocean: An Artist, an Argonaut, and the True Story of the World's First Aquarium

3. A Different Pond

By: Bao Phi , Thi Bui

4.50

Format: 34 pages, Hardcover

Acclaimed poet Bao Phi delivers a powerful, honest glimpse into a relationship between father and s… read more

Similar categories in Bao Phi's A Different Pond book and Jess Keating's The Girl Who Built an Ocean: An Artist, an Argonaut, and the True Story of the World's First Aquarium

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4. Jamberry

By: Bruce Degen

4.20

Format: 32 pages, Board Book

This bestselling classic features a berry-loving boy and an endearing rhyme-spouting bear. The fun … read more

Similar categories in Bruce Degen's Jamberry book and Jess Keating's The Girl Who Built an Ocean: An Artist, an Argonaut, and the True Story of the World's First Aquarium

  • animals
  • picture books
  • childrens
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5. 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 Jess Keating's The Girl Who Built an Ocean: An Artist, an Argonaut, and the True Story of the World's First Aquarium

  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of Knight Owl (The Knight Owl Series, 1) by Christopher Denise

6. 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 Jess Keating's The Girl Who Built an Ocean: An Artist, an Argonaut, and the True Story of the World's First Aquarium

  • animals
  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of No Cats in the Library by Lauren Emmons

7. No Cats in the Library

By: Lauren Emmons

4.46

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

A stray cat follows her love of books all the way to a new library home in this charming debut pict… read more

Similar categories in Lauren Emmons's No Cats in the Library book and Jess Keating's The Girl Who Built an Ocean: An Artist, an Argonaut, and the True Story of the World's First Aquarium

  • animals
  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of The Skull: A Tyrolean Folktale by Jon Klassen

8. 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 Jess Keating's The Girl Who Built an Ocean: An Artist, an Argonaut, and the True Story of the World's First Aquarium

  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of Love in the Library by Maggie Tokuda-Hall

9. Love in the Library

By: Maggie Tokuda-Hall

4.47

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Set in an internment camp where the United States cruelly detained Japanese Americans during WWII a… read more

Similar categories in Maggie Tokuda-Hall's Love in the Library book and Jess Keating's The Girl Who Built an Ocean: An Artist, an Argonaut, and the True Story of the World's First Aquarium

  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of Squished: A Graphic Novel by Megan Wagner Lloyd

10. Squished: A Graphic Novel

By: Megan Wagner Lloyd

4.17

Format: 248 pages, Paperback

From the Eisner-nominated duo behind the instant bestseller Allergic comes a fun new graphic novel … read more

Similar categories in Megan Wagner Lloyd's Squished: A Graphic Novel book and Jess Keating's The Girl Who Built an Ocean: An Artist, an Argonaut, and the True Story of the World's First Aquarium

  • childrens
Cover of Thank You, Omu! (Caldecott Honor Book) by Oge Mora

11. Thank You, Omu! (Caldecott Honor Book)

By: Oge Mora

4.44

Format: 36 pages, Hardcover

A generous woman is rewarded by her community in this remarkable author-illustrator debut that's pe… read more

Similar categories in Oge Mora's Thank You, Omu! (Caldecott Honor Book) book and Jess Keating's The Girl Who Built an Ocean: An Artist, an Argonaut, and the True Story of the World's First Aquarium

  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of I Talk Like a River by Jordan  Scott

12. I Talk Like a River

By: Jordan Scott

4.48

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Um retrato sensível do isolamento e do estigma sentido por uma criança com dificuldades de fala. … read more

Similar categories in Jordan Scott's I Talk Like a River book and Jess Keating's The Girl Who Built an Ocean: An Artist, an Argonaut, and the True Story of the World's First Aquarium

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • nature
Cover of Evergreen by Matthew Cordell

13. 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 Jess Keating's The Girl Who Built an Ocean: An Artist, an Argonaut, and the True Story of the World's First Aquarium

  • animals
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • nature
Cover of Making Friends (Making Friends, #1) by Kristen Gudsnuk

14. Making Friends (Making Friends, #1)

By: Kristen Gudsnuk

4.01

Format: 272 pages, Paperback

Sixth grade was SO much easier for Danielle. All her friends were in the same room and she knew wha… read more

Similar categories in Kristen Gudsnuk's Making Friends (Making Friends, #1) book and Jess Keating's The Girl Who Built an Ocean: An Artist, an Argonaut, and the True Story of the World's First Aquarium

  • childrens
Cover of Secrets of the Sea: The Story of Jeanne Power, Revolutionary Marine Scientist by Evan  Griffith

15. Secrets of the Sea: The Story of Jeanne Power, Revolutionary Marine Scientist

By: Evan Griffith

4.29

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

The curiosity, drive, and perseverance of the nineteenth-century woman scientist who pioneered the … read more

Similar categories in Evan Griffith's Secrets of the Sea: The Story of Jeanne Power, Revolutionary Marine Scientist book and Jess Keating's The Girl Who Built an Ocean: An Artist, an Argonaut, and the True Story of the World's First Aquarium

  • history
  • biography
  • childrens
  • feminism
  • picture books
  • nonfiction
  • nature
  • science
Cover of The Hundred-Year Barn by Patricia MacLachlan

16. The Hundred-Year Barn

By: Patricia MacLachlan

4.12

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

The story of a red barn and the people who call it home. One hundred years ago, a little boy wat… read more

Similar categories in Patricia MacLachlan's The Hundred-Year Barn book and Jess Keating's The Girl Who Built an Ocean: An Artist, an Argonaut, and the True Story of the World's First Aquarium

  • animals
  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of The Mystery of the Monarchs by Barb Rosenstock

17. The Mystery of the Monarchs

By: Barb Rosenstock

4.30

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

A gorgeous picture book based on the true story of a scientist who solves the mysteries of monarch … read more

Similar categories in Barb Rosenstock's The Mystery of the Monarchs book and Jess Keating's The Girl Who Built an Ocean: An Artist, an Argonaut, and the True Story of the World's First Aquarium

  • history
  • biography
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • animals
  • nonfiction
  • nature
  • science
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18. Nesting

By: Henry Cole

4.09

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Award-winning author-illustrator Henry Cole soars to new heights in this stunning picture book abou… read more

Similar categories in Henry Cole's Nesting book and Jess Keating's The Girl Who Built an Ocean: An Artist, an Argonaut, and the True Story of the World's First Aquarium

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • animals
  • nonfiction
  • nature
  • science
Cover of The Girl Who Built an Ocean: An Artist, an Argonaut, and the True Story of the World's First Aquarium by Jess Keating

19. The Girl Who Built an Ocean: An Artist, an Argonaut, and the True Story of the World's First Aquarium

By: Jess Keating

4.19

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

The inspiring tale of a seamstress-turned-scientist who invented the world's first aquarium at a ti… read more

Similar categories in Jess Keating's The Girl Who Built an Ocean: An Artist, an Argonaut, and the True Story of the World's First Aquarium book and Jess Keating's The Girl Who Built an Ocean: An Artist, an Argonaut, and the True Story of the World's First Aquarium

  • art
  • history
  • biography
  • childrens
  • feminism
  • picture books
  • animals
  • nonfiction
  • nature
  • science
Cover of Becoming a Good Creature by Sy Montgomery

20. Becoming a Good Creature

By: Sy Montgomery

4.32

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

School is not the only place to find a teacher. In this picture book adaptation of Sy Montgomery an… read more

Similar categories in Sy Montgomery's Becoming a Good Creature book and Jess Keating's The Girl Who Built an Ocean: An Artist, an Argonaut, and the True Story of the World's First Aquarium

  • biography
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • animals
  • nonfiction
  • nature
  • science
Cover of Hiders Seekers Finders Keepers: How Animals Adapt in Winter by Jessica Kulekjian

21. Hiders Seekers Finders Keepers: How Animals Adapt in Winter

By: Jessica Kulekjian

4.45

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

A poetic and informative exploration of the many ways animals face the challenges of winter. When t… read more

Similar categories in Jessica Kulekjian's Hiders Seekers Finders Keepers: How Animals Adapt in Winter book and Jess Keating's The Girl Who Built an Ocean: An Artist, an Argonaut, and the True Story of the World's First Aquarium

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • animals
  • nonfiction
  • nature
  • science

19 Best childrens books like The Girl Who Built an Ocean: An Artist, an Argonaut, and the True Story of the World's First Aquarium by Jess Keating

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Escargot

Sydney Hanson , Dashka Slater

3.83

Transform Your Habits

Jamberry

Bruce Degen

4.20

Transform Your Habits

Big

Vashti Harrison

4.66

Transform Your Habits

Knight Owl (The Knight Owl Series, 1)

Christopher Denise

4.51

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Transform Your Habits

Big

Vashti Harrison

4.66

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Hot Dog

Doug Salati

4.29

Transform Your Habits

Knight Owl (The Knight Owl Series, 1)

Christopher Denise

4.51

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Berry Song

Michaela Goade

4.43

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