26 must-read childrens books like Ruffles and the Red, Red Coat by David Melling

Cover of Ruffles and the Red, Red Coat by David Melling

Ruffles and the Red, Red Coat

By: David Melling

3.77

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Join in with Ruffles as he faces all the trials and tribulations of toddler life in this brightly c…

If you liked the childrens plot in Ruffles and the Red, Red Coat by David Melling , here is a list of 26 books like this:

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1. The Koala Who Could

By: Rachel Bright , Jim Field

3.60

Format: 246 pages,

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  • animals
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • storytime
Cover of Hi, Pizza Man! by Ponder Goembel, Virginia Walter

2. Hi, Pizza Man!

By: Ponder Goembel , Virginia Walter

3.79

Format: None pages, Paperback

New release from Purple House Press, August 2017! It all begins with a simple question posed by a p… read more

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  • animals
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • storytime
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3. On the Way Home

By: Jill Murphy

4.67

Format: 121 pages, Paperback

Claire has hurt her knee so she sets off home to tell her mom all about it. On the way she meets he… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens

4. Cinderella, or the Little Glass Slipper

By: Charles Perrault , Marcia Brown

3.76

Format: 205 pages, Hardcover

Brown's illustrated translation of Perrault's tale in which Cinderella leaves behind a glass slippe… read more

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5. Elmer

By: David McKee

4.04

Format: None pages, Hardcover

"McKee's gentle humor and love of irony are in full force in this celebration of individuality and … read more

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6. A Library Book for Bear

By: Bonny Becker , Kady MacDonald Denton

4.43

Format: 85 pages, Paperback

Bear does notwant to go to the library. He is quite sure he already has all the books he will ever … read more

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7. 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

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • storytime
  • juvenile
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8. An American Story (Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award Winner)

By: Kwame Alexander

4.63

Format: 56 pages, Hardcover

#1 New York Times Bestselling and award-winning author  of  The Undefeated , Kwame Alexander, pens … read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
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9. The Pet Potato

By: Josh Lacey

4.17

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Jory John meets Sophie's Squash in this delightful, offbeat, and hilarious picture book, The Pet Po… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • storytime
  • juvenile
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10. Hat Tricks

By: Satoshi Kitamura

3.69

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Meet Hattie the magician―she’s a natural performer, and you’re invited to her magic show. Abraca… read more

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  • animals
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • storytime
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11. 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

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  • childrens
  • picture books
  • animals
  • dogs
  • storytime
  • juvenile
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12. 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

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  • childrens
  • picture books
  • dogs
  • storytime
  • juvenile
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13. The Sun Is Late and So Is the Farmer

By: Philip C. Stead

3.80

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

On a peculiarly long night, three farm animals set off on a daring quest to bring the sunrise. A… read more

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  • childrens
  • picture books
  • animals
  • storytime
  • juvenile
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14. Don't Trust Cats: Life Lessons from Chip the Dog

By: Dev Petty

3.92

Format: 32 pages, Kindle Edition

Chip the dog from Don't Eat Bees is back, with more "wisdom" to share, including some hard-won life… read more

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  • childrens
  • picture books
  • animals
  • dogs
  • storytime
  • juvenile
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15. Have You Ever Seen a Flower?

By: Shawn Harris

3.87

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

One child experiences a flower with all five senses—from its color to its fragrance to the entire u… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • storytime
  • juvenile
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16. Butt or Face?

By: Kari Lavelle

4.46

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Using a cheeky guessing game format, Butt or Face? is a hilarious nonfiction picture book that teac… read more

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  • animals
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • juvenile
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17. A Walk in the Woods

By: Nikki Grimes

4.43

Format: 40 pages, Kindle Edition

In this moving account of loss, a boy takes a walk in the woods and makes a discovery that changes … read more

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  • animals
  • picture books
  • childrens
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18. The Big Bath House

By: Kyo Maclear

4.27

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

A joyful celebration of Japanese cultural traditions and body positivity as a young girl visits a b… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • juvenile
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19. Listen to the Language of the Trees: A Story of How Forests Communicate Underground

By: Tera Kelley

4.20

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

This fascinating picture book explores the underground communication system between trees and helps… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • juvenile
Cover of Ruffles and the Red, Red Coat by David Melling

20. Ruffles and the Red, Red Coat

By: David Melling

3.77

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Join in with Ruffles as he faces all the trials and tribulations of toddler life in this brightly c… read more

Similar categories in David Melling's Ruffles and the Red, Red Coat book and David Melling's Ruffles and the Red, Red Coat

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • animals
  • dogs
  • storytime
  • juvenile
Cover of Elmer and the Lost Treasure by David McKee

21. Elmer and the Lost Treasure

By: David McKee

3.39

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Elmer, Wilbur and a brave troop of elephants set out on a quest to find the famous Lost Treasure of… read more

Similar categories in David McKee's Elmer and the Lost Treasure book and David Melling's Ruffles and the Red, Red Coat

  • picture books
  • animals
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22. Nubby

By: Dan Richards

3.93

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

A beloved but overworked toy strikes out on his own to find glory—only to find that the best reward… read more

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  • animals
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • storytime
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23. Stanley’s Fire Engine (Stanley Picture Books, 9)

By: William Bee

3.81

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

It's another busy day for Stanley and friends! Stanley keeps his fire engine in tip-top conditio… read more

Similar categories in William Bee's Stanley’s Fire Engine (Stanley Picture Books, 9) book and David Melling's Ruffles and the Red, Red Coat

  • animals
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • juvenile
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24. Together We Swim

By: Valerie Bolling

4.20

Format: 40 pages, Kindle Edition

A joyful, encouraging ode to a mother and son's relationship and the unforgettable experience of a … read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • storytime
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25. Where Is My Balloon?

By: Ariel Bernstein

3.74

Format: 34 pages, Hardcover

Owl and Monkey from I Have a Balloon are back! But what happened to Owl’s balloon? Find out in this… read more

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  • childrens
  • picture books
  • animals
  • storytime
  • juvenile
Cover of Badger's Band (Tales From Acorn Wood, 8) by Julia Donaldson

26. Badger's Band (Tales From Acorn Wood, 8)

By: Julia Donaldson

4.19

Format: None pages, Board book

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  • picture books
  • childrens
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27. Rainbowsaurus

By: Steve Antony

3.26

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

A joyful and fun read-along tale of one family's quest to find the Rainbowsaurus, featuring lots of… read more

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  • animals
  • picture books
  • childrens
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28. Three Little Monkeys Ride Again

By: Quentin Blake

3.57

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

A remarkable collaboration – that brings together giants of the picture book world – to create a fu… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
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29. Mini Mighty Sweeps

By: Lori Alexander

3.93

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Don’t miss this charming picture book about a tiny cleaning machine with a mighty heart. Perfect fo… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of How Can I Wait When There's a Treat on My Plate? by Dan  Graham

30. How Can I Wait When There's a Treat on My Plate?

By: Dan Graham

4.06

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

It's hard for some kids to wait for something that they really want! A marshmallow now or ice cream… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
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31. The Castle the King Built

By: Rebecca Colby

3.67

Format: None pages, Paperback

Find out exactly what goes on inside a medieval castle in this impeccably stylish picture book from… read more

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  • picture books

28 Top picture books books like Ruffles and the Red, Red Coat by David Melling

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The Koala Who Could

Rachel Bright , Jim Field

3.60

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Hi, Pizza Man!

Ponder Goembel , Virginia Walter

3.79

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On the Way Home

Jill Murphy

4.67

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Berry Song

Michaela Goade

4.43

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Pup and Bear

Naoko Stoop , Kate Banks

4.22

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Good Night, Gorilla

Peggy Rathmann

4.23

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The Very Busy Spider

Eric Carle

4.22

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Little Owl's Night

Divya Srinivasan

4.05

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