6 must-read realistic fiction books like Pip and Zip by Elana K. Arnold

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Pip and Zip

By: Elana K. Arnold

4.03

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

A family finds two abandoned duck eggs and are in for a big (and very cute) surprise in this story …

If you liked the realistic fiction plot in Pip and Zip by Elana K. Arnold , here is a list of 6 books like this:

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1. Hello, Red Fox

By: Eric Carle

3.60

Format: 316 pages, Paperback

It's Little Frog's birthday, and Mama Frog gets a big surprise when the guests show up for his part… read more

Similar categories in Eric Carle's Hello, Red Fox book and Elana K. Arnold's Pip and Zip

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • animals
  • fiction
  • juvenile
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2. 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 Elana K. Arnold's Pip and Zip

  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • juvenile
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3. 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 Elana K. Arnold's Pip and Zip

  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • animals
  • fiction
  • nature
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4. 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 Elana K. Arnold's Pip and Zip

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • animals
  • fiction
  • birds
  • juvenile
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5. 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 Elana K. Arnold's Pip and Zip

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • family
  • fiction
  • nature
  • juvenile
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6. 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 Elana K. Arnold's Pip and Zip

  • animals
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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7. Mel Fell

By: Corey R. Tabor

4.47

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

A tale about self-confidence and taking a leap of faith, starring a kingfisher. Sometimes, you m… read more

Similar categories in Corey R. Tabor's Mel Fell book and Elana K. Arnold's Pip and Zip

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • animals
  • fiction
  • birds
  • nature
  • juvenile
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8. A Rover's Story

By: Jasmine Warga

4.28

Format: 320 pages, Hardcover

A middle grade novel about the journey of a fictional Mars rover. Meet Resilience, a Mars rover… read more

Similar categories in Jasmine Warga's A Rover's Story book and Elana K. Arnold's Pip and Zip

  • childrens
  • fiction
  • juvenile
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9. 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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10. The World Belonged to Us

By: Jacqueline Woodson

4.47

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Two children's book superstars join forces to celebrate the joy and freedom of summer in the city, … read more

Similar categories in Jacqueline Woodson's The World Belonged to Us book and Elana K. Arnold's Pip and Zip

  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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11. 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 Elana K. Arnold's Pip and Zip

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • family
  • fiction
  • juvenile
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12. The Christmas Book Flood

By: Emily Kilgore

4.17

Format: 34 pages, Hardcover

This lovely and lyrical picture book, based on a real Icelandic tradition, brings all the sparkle … read more

Similar categories in Emily Kilgore's The Christmas Book Flood book and Elana K. Arnold's Pip and Zip

  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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13. The Three Billy Goats Gruff

By: Mac Barnett

4.34

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

Once there was a bridge and a terrible and VERY hungry troll lived underneath it. When the three Bi… read more

Similar categories in Mac Barnett's The Three Billy Goats Gruff book and Elana K. Arnold's Pip and Zip

  • animals
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of If You Find a Leaf: An Inspiring Nature Book for Kids and Toddlers (If You Find a Treasure Series) by Aimée  Sicuro

14. If You Find a Leaf: An Inspiring Nature Book for Kids and Toddlers (If You Find a Treasure Series)

By: Aimée Sicuro

4.19

Format: 40 pages, Library Binding

An exquisite picture book that celebrates the fall season and encourages children to see the colorf… read more

Similar categories in Aimée Sicuro's If You Find a Leaf: An Inspiring Nature Book for Kids and Toddlers (If You Find a Treasure Series) book and Elana K. Arnold's Pip and Zip

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • nature
  • juvenile
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15. In Every Life

By: Marla Frazee

4.28

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

A simple and profound meditation on the many wonders of life from two-time Caldecott Honor recipien… read more

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  • childrens
  • picture books
  • family
  • fiction
  • nature
  • 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 Elana K. Arnold's Pip and Zip

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • family
  • fiction
  • nature
  • juvenile
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17. 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 Elana K. Arnold's Pip and Zip

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • animals
  • family
  • fiction
  • nature
  • juvenile
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18. The Great Zapfino

By: Mac Barnett

4.01

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

When The Great Zapfino climbs to the top of the circus platform, all eyes are on him, waiting for h… read more

Similar categories in Mac Barnett's The Great Zapfino book and Elana K. Arnold's Pip and Zip

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
  • juvenile
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19. 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 Elana K. Arnold's Pip and Zip

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • animals
  • family
  • fiction
  • nature
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20. I Don't Care

By: Julie Fogliano

4.12

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

A New York Times bestselling author and two Caldecott Honorees share their delight in the little th… read more

Similar categories in Julie Fogliano's I Don't Care book and Elana K. Arnold's Pip and Zip

  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • juvenile
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21. The Mouse Who Carried a House on His Back

By: Jonathan Stutzman

4.37

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

Celebrated artist Isabelle Arsenault joins forces with author Jonathan Stutzman for an enchanting t… read more

Similar categories in Jonathan Stutzman's The Mouse Who Carried a House on His Back book and Elana K. Arnold's Pip and Zip

  • animals
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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22. The Strangest Thing in the Sea: and other Curious Creatures of the Deep

By: Rachel Poliquin

4.41

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

A look at some very strange creatures in the sea --- but which is the strangest? A feathery tutu d… read more

Similar categories in Rachel Poliquin's The Strangest Thing in the Sea: and other Curious Creatures of the Deep book and Elana K. Arnold's Pip and Zip

  • animals
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • nature
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23. A Seed Grows

By: Antoinette Portis

4.12

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

From tiny seed to a huge, fold-out bloom, the transformative life cycle of a sunflower plays out. … read more

Similar categories in Antoinette Portis's A Seed Grows book and Elana K. Arnold's Pip and Zip

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • nature
  • juvenile
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24. Gold!

By: David Shannon

3.63

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

A riotous retelling of the Midas myth by the Caldecott Honor-winning and #1 New York Times bestsell… read more

Similar categories in David Shannon's Gold! book and Elana K. Arnold's Pip and Zip

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
  • juvenile
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25. Rick the Rock of Room 214

By: Julie Falatko

4.01

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Even rocks have big dreams in this sweet and wacky picture book for fans of Aaron Reynolds and Mac … read more

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  • childrens
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • nature
  • juvenile
Cover of Choosing Brave: How Mamie Till-Mobley and Emmett Till Sparked the Civil Rights Movement (Caldecott Honor Book) by Angela Joy

26. Choosing Brave: How Mamie Till-Mobley and Emmett Till Sparked the Civil Rights Movement (Caldecott Honor Book)

By: Angela Joy

4.66

Format: 64 pages, Hardcover

A picture book biography of the mother of Emmett Till, and how she channeled grief over her son's d… read more

Similar categories in Angela Joy's Choosing Brave: How Mamie Till-Mobley and Emmett Till Sparked the Civil Rights Movement (Caldecott Honor Book) book and Elana K. Arnold's Pip and Zip

  • picture books
  • childrens
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27. Pip and Zip

By: Elana K. Arnold

4.03

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

A family finds two abandoned duck eggs and are in for a big (and very cute) surprise in this story … read more

Similar categories in Elana K. Arnold's Pip and Zip book and Elana K. Arnold's Pip and Zip

  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • animals
  • fiction
  • family
  • birds
  • nature
  • juvenile
Cover of Over and Under the Waves by Kate Messner

28. Over and Under the Waves

By: Kate Messner

4.17

Format: 56 pages, Hardcover

Explore the wonders and beauties of the ocean's kelp forests in this latest addition to the acclaim… read more

Similar categories in Kate Messner's Over and Under the Waves book and Elana K. Arnold's Pip and Zip

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • animals
  • family
  • nature
Cover of The Book That Can Read Your Mind by Marianna Coppo

29. The Book That Can Read Your Mind

By: Marianna Coppo

4.09

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

Prepare to be amazed by this magic trick in a book! This is not an ordinary book—it’s a magical on… read more

Similar categories in Marianna Coppo's The Book That Can Read Your Mind book and Elana K. Arnold's Pip and Zip

  • animals
  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of Luminous: Living Things That Light Up the Night by Julia Kuo

30. Luminous: Living Things That Light Up the Night

By: Julia Kuo

4.17

Format: 44 pages, Hardcover

Kids 4 to 8 will marvel at the brightly glowing creatures and other living organisms in this stunni… read more

Similar categories in Julia Kuo's Luminous: Living Things That Light Up the Night book and Elana K. Arnold's Pip and Zip

  • animals
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • nature
Cover of Action!: How Movies Began by Meghan Mccarthy

31. Action!: How Movies Began

By: Meghan Mccarthy

3.83

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

Award-winning nonfiction picture book creator Meghan McCarthy tells the story of how motion picture… read more

Similar categories in Meghan Mccarthy's Action!: How Movies Began book and Elana K. Arnold's Pip and Zip

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • juvenile

23 best-selling fiction books like Pip and Zip by Elana K. Arnold

Transform Your Habits

Hello, Red Fox

Eric Carle

3.60

Transform Your Habits

Big

Vashti Harrison

4.66

Transform Your Habits

Hot Dog

Doug Salati

4.29

Transform Your Habits

Knight Owl (The Knight Owl Series, 1)

Christopher Denise

4.51

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31 Best childrens books like A Seed Grows by Antoinette Portis

Transform Your Habits

Big

Vashti Harrison

4.66

Transform Your Habits

Hot Dog

Doug Salati

4.29

Transform Your Habits

Knight Owl (The Knight Owl Series, 1)

Christopher Denise

4.51

Transform Your Habits

Berry Song

Michaela Goade

4.43

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