27 must-read picture books books like One Little Bag: An Amazing Journey by Henry Cole

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One Little Bag: An Amazing Journey

By: Henry Cole

4.37

Format: 42 pages, Hardcover

A wordless book that starts from a tall tree growing in the forest -to the checkout counter at the …

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Cover of The Relatives Came by Cynthia Rylant, Stephen Gammell

1. The Relatives Came

By: Cynthia Rylant , Stephen Gammell

3.82

Format: 224 pages, Paperback

In a rainbow-colored station wagon that smelled like a real car, the relatives came. When they arri… read more

Similar categories in Cynthia Rylant's The Relatives Came book and Henry Cole's One Little Bag: An Amazing Journey

  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • family
  • fiction
Cover of Big by Vashti Harrison

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 Henry Cole's One Little Bag: An Amazing Journey

  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • juvenile
Cover of Pretty Ugly by David Sedaris

3. Pretty Ugly

By: David Sedaris

3.55

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

David Sedaris and Ian Falconer make a spectacular splash with this tale of a monster turned ugly—st… read more

Similar categories in David Sedaris's Pretty Ugly book and Henry Cole's One Little Bag: An Amazing Journey

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

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 Henry Cole's One Little Bag: An Amazing Journey

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
  • juvenile
Cover of Home in the Woods by Eliza Wheeler

5. Home in the Woods

By: Eliza Wheeler

4.57

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

This picture book from Eliza Wheeler is based on her grandmother's childhood and pays homage to a f… read more

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  • childrens
  • picture books
  • family
  • fiction
  • nature
Cover of The Truth About Dragons by Julie Leung

6. The Truth About Dragons

By: Julie Leung

4.38

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

An unforgettable lyrical picture book that celebrates biracial identity from the award-winning auth… read more

Similar categories in Julie Leung's The Truth About Dragons book and Henry Cole's One Little Bag: An Amazing Journey

  • family
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of Mel Fell by Corey R. Tabor

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 Henry Cole's One Little Bag: An Amazing Journey

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • nature
  • juvenile
Cover of Good Different by Meg Eden  Kuyatt

8. Good Different

By: Meg Eden Kuyatt

4.52

Format: 288 pages, Hardcover

A extraordinary novel-in-verse about a neurodivergent girl who comes to understand and celebrate he… read more

Similar categories in Meg Eden Kuyatt's Good Different book and Henry Cole's One Little Bag: An Amazing Journey

  • family
  • realistic fiction
  • childrens
  • fiction
"Fight for words, even if it's hard."

-Meg Eden Kuyatt, Good Different

"You may have different needs than some folks in your class, but that doesn't make you the ­«wrong» version and other people the «normal» version. You are Selah. And you are not the only one feeling t…"

-Meg Eden Kuyatt, Good Different

Cover of The Rabbit Listened by Cori Doerrfeld

9. The Rabbit Listened

By: Cori Doerrfeld

4.60

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

A universal, deeply moving exploration of grief and empathy With its spare, poignant text and ir… read more

Similar categories in Cori Doerrfeld's The Rabbit Listened book and Henry Cole's One Little Bag: An Amazing Journey

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
  • juvenile
Cover of The Probability of Everything by Sarah Everett

10. The Probability of Everything

By: Sarah Everett

4.33

Format: 336 pages, Hardcover

A heart-wrenching middle grade debut about Kemi, an aspiring scientist who loves statistics and fac… read more

Similar categories in Sarah Everett's The Probability of Everything book and Henry Cole's One Little Bag: An Amazing Journey

  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • death
  • family
  • fiction
  • juvenile
Cover of Farmhouse by Sophie  Blackall

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 Henry Cole's One Little Bag: An Amazing Journey

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • family
  • fiction
  • juvenile
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12. This is a Story

By: John Schu

4.34

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Children’s literacy advocate John Schu and Caldecott Honor recipient Lauren Castillo celebrate the … read more

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  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • juvenile
Cover of We Are Water Protectors: (Caldecott Medal Winner) by Carole Lindstrom

13. We Are Water Protectors: (Caldecott Medal Winner)

By: Carole Lindstrom

4.51

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Inspired by the many Indigenous-led movements across North America, We Are Water Protectors issues … read more

Similar categories in Carole Lindstrom's We Are Water Protectors: (Caldecott Medal Winner) book and Henry Cole's One Little Bag: An Amazing Journey

  • environment
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • nature
Cover of Mr. S: A First Day of School Book by Monica Arnaldo

14. Mr. S: A First Day of School Book

By: Monica Arnaldo

4.21

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

It was the first day of school. But even the kindergarteners of room 2B could tell something was se… read more

Similar categories in Monica Arnaldo's Mr. S: A First Day of School Book book and Henry Cole's One Little Bag: An Amazing Journey

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
  • juvenile
Cover of The Mystery of Locked Rooms by Lindsay Currie

15. The Mystery of Locked Rooms

By: Lindsay Currie

4.03

Format: 256 pages, Hardcover

Crack the codes. Find the treasure. Escape the house. From the acclaimed author of Scritch Scratch … read more

Similar categories in Lindsay Currie's The Mystery of Locked Rooms book and Henry Cole's One Little Bag: An Amazing Journey

  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • family
  • fiction
  • juvenile
Cover of Penelope Rex and the Problem with Pets (Penelope Rex, #4) by Ryan T.  Higgins

16. Penelope Rex and the Problem with Pets (Penelope Rex, #4)

By: Ryan T. Higgins

4.42

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

Penelope Rex might finally have bitten off more than she can chew—a pet saber tooth tiger!—in this … read more

Similar categories in Ryan T. Higgins's Penelope Rex and the Problem with Pets (Penelope Rex, #4) book and Henry Cole's One Little Bag: An Amazing Journey

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • family
  • fiction
  • juvenile
Cover of Just One Flake by Travis Jonker

17. Just One Flake

By: Travis Jonker

4.00

Format: 48 pages, Kindle Edition

Just One Flake is a hilarious celebration of wintertime, curiosity, and outdoor play in this author… read more

Similar categories in Travis Jonker's Just One Flake book and Henry Cole's One Little Bag: An Amazing Journey

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

18. 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 Henry Cole's One Little Bag: An Amazing Journey

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • family
  • fiction
  • nature
  • juvenile
Cover of The Library Fish (The Library Fish Books) by Alyssa Satin Capucilli

19. The Library Fish (The Library Fish Books)

By: Alyssa Satin Capucilli

3.72

Format: 32 pages, Kindle Edition

In this sweet and adventurous picture book, an unusually literary fish leaves the safety of her bow… read more

Similar categories in Alyssa Satin Capucilli's The Library Fish (The Library Fish Books) book and Henry Cole's One Little Bag: An Amazing Journey

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of Catherine's War by Julia Billet

20. Catherine's War

By: Julia Billet

4.22

Format: 176 pages, Hardcover

At the Sèvres Children’s Home outside Paris, Rachel Cohen has discovered her passion—photography. A… read more

Similar categories in Julia Billet's Catherine's War book and Henry Cole's One Little Bag: An Amazing Journey

  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of Ode to a Bad Day by Chelsea Lin Wallace

21. Ode to a Bad Day

By: Chelsea Lin Wallace

3.91

Format: 48 pages, Kindle Edition

OH BAD DAY! A hilariously dramatic series of odes to the little bumps in our days, perfect for any … read more

Similar categories in Chelsea Lin Wallace's Ode to a Bad Day book and Henry Cole's One Little Bag: An Amazing Journey

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
  • juvenile
Cover of Spider in the Well by Jess Hannigan

22. 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 Henry Cole's One Little Bag: An Amazing Journey

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
  • juvenile
Cover of The Last Zookeeper by Aaron Becker

23. The Last Zookeeper

By: Aaron Becker

4.24

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

A master of the wordless form imagines a futuristic Noah’s Ark in a luminous sci-fi parable for our… read more

Similar categories in Aaron Becker's The Last Zookeeper book and Henry Cole's One Little Bag: An Amazing Journey

  • nature
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • environment
Cover of One Little Bag: An Amazing Journey by Henry Cole

24. One Little Bag: An Amazing Journey

By: Henry Cole

4.37

Format: 42 pages, Hardcover

A wordless book that starts from a tall tree growing in the forest -to the checkout counter at the … read more

Similar categories in Henry Cole's One Little Bag: An Amazing Journey book and Henry Cole's One Little Bag: An Amazing Journey

  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • death
  • fiction
  • family
  • conservation
  • environment
  • nature
  • juvenile
Cover of The World and Everything in It by Kevin Henkes

25. The World and Everything in It

By: Kevin Henkes

3.73

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

There are big things and little things in the world, and everything in between. Caldecott Medal wi… read more

Similar categories in Kevin Henkes's The World and Everything in It book and Henry Cole's One Little Bag: An Amazing Journey

  • nature
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • environment
  • juvenile
Cover of Whale Fall: Exploring an Ocean-Floor Ecosystem by Melissa Stewart

26. Whale Fall: Exploring an Ocean-Floor Ecosystem

By: Melissa Stewart

4.41

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

This fascinating nonfiction picture book filled with stunning illustrations details the end of life… read more

Similar categories in Melissa Stewart's Whale Fall: Exploring an Ocean-Floor Ecosystem book and Henry Cole's One Little Bag: An Amazing Journey

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • nature
  • death
Cover of Go and Do Likewise!: The Parables and Wisdom of Jesus by John  Hendrix

27. Go and Do Likewise!: The Parables and Wisdom of Jesus

By: John Hendrix

4.40

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

The parables and teachings of Jesus are brought to life in this stunning picture book from award-wi… read more

Similar categories in John Hendrix's Go and Do Likewise!: The Parables and Wisdom of Jesus book and Henry Cole's One Little Bag: An Amazing Journey

  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of Shared Space by Maddie Frost

28. Shared Space

By: Maddie Frost

4.15

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

From beloved author-illustrator Maddie Frost comes an unlikely friendship story about setting bound… read more

Similar categories in Maddie Frost's Shared Space book and Henry Cole's One Little Bag: An Amazing Journey

  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of Life After Whale: The Amazing Ecosystem of a Whale Fall by Lynn Brunelle

29. Life After Whale: The Amazing Ecosystem of a Whale Fall

By: Lynn Brunelle

4.66

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

Follow a blue whale’s enormous body to the bottom of the ocean, where it sets the stage for a bustl… read more

Similar categories in Lynn Brunelle's Life After Whale: The Amazing Ecosystem of a Whale Fall book and Henry Cole's One Little Bag: An Amazing Journey

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • nature
  • death
Cover of Mashkiki Road: The Seven Grandfather Teachings by Elizabeth S Barrett

30. Mashkiki Road: The Seven Grandfather Teachings

By: Elizabeth S Barrett

3.83

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Three young cousins explore the woods in search of medicines that heal and purify, also gathering a… read more

Similar categories in Elizabeth S Barrett's Mashkiki Road: The Seven Grandfather Teachings book and Henry Cole's One Little Bag: An Amazing Journey

  • picture books
Cover of One Summer Up North by John              Owens

31. One Summer Up North

By: John Owens

4.06

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

A wordless picture-book journey through the Boundary Waters, canoeing and camping with a family as … read more

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  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • family
  • nature
  • juvenile

25 Top fiction books like One Little Bag: An Amazing Journey by Henry Cole

Transform Your Habits

The Relatives Came

Cynthia Rylant , Stephen Gammell

3.82

Transform Your Habits

Big

Vashti Harrison

4.66

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Pretty Ugly

David Sedaris

3.55

Transform Your Habits

Knight Owl (The Knight Owl Series, 1)

Christopher Denise

4.51

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21 Top childrens books like Life After Whale: The Amazing Ecosystem of a Whale Fall by Lynn Brunelle

Transform Your Habits

No Cats in the Library

Lauren Emmons

4.46

Transform Your Habits

Plain Jane and the Mermaid

Vera Brosgol

4.38

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Luigi, the Spider Who Wanted to Be a Kitten

Michelle Knudsen

4.43

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The Last Zookeeper

Aaron Becker

4.24

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