13 best-selling animals books like The Bear and the Moon by Matthew Burgess

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The Bear and the Moon

By: Matthew Burgess

4.01

Format: 52 pages, Hardcover

The Bear and the Moon is a picture book that follows what happens when the gift of a balloon floats…

If you liked the animals plot in The Bear and the Moon by Matthew Burgess , here is a list of 13 books like this:

Cover of Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears by Leo Dillon, Diane Dillon, Verna Aardema

1. Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears

By: Leo Dillon , Diane Dillon , Verna Aardema

4.04

Format: 32 pages, Paperback

"In this Caldecott Medal winner, Mosquito tells a story that causes a jungle disaster. "Elegance ha… read more

Similar categories in Leo Dillon's Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears book and Matthew Burgess's The Bear and the Moon

  • animals
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of Frog and Toad Together (Frog and Toad, #2) by Arnold Lobel

2. Frog and Toad Together (Frog and Toad, #2)

By: Arnold Lobel

4.25

Format: 64 pages, Hardcover

Frog and Toad are best friends—they do everything together. When Toad admires the flowers in Frog's… read more

Similar categories in Arnold Lobel's Frog and Toad Together (Frog and Toad, #2) book and Matthew Burgess's The Bear and the Moon

  • animals
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
"I cannot remember any of the things that were on my list of things to do. I will just have to sit here and do nothing,"

-Arnold Lobel, Frog and Toad Together (Frog and Toad, #2)

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3. Not Quite Narwhal (Not Quite Narwhal and Friends)

By: Jessie Sima

4.46

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

The story of a young unicorn who was born under the sea to a family of narwhals.Growing up in the o… read more

Similar categories in Jessie Sima's Not Quite Narwhal (Not Quite Narwhal and Friends) book and Matthew Burgess's The Bear and the Moon

  • animals
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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4. A Color of His Own

By: Leo Lionni

3.11

Format: None pages, Hardcover

Elephants are gray. Pigs are pink. Only the chameleon has no color of his own. He is purple like th… read more

Similar categories in Leo Lionni's A Color of His Own book and Matthew Burgess's The Bear and the Moon

  • animals
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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5. Some Bugs

By: Angela DiTerlizzi , Brendan Wenzel

3.32

Format: 344 pages, Hardcover

Get the buzz on bugs in this picture book from Angela DiTerlizzi! Grab your magnifying glass! Find … read more

Similar categories in Angela DiTerlizzi's Some Bugs book and Matthew Burgess's The Bear and the Moon

  • animals
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • nature
Cover of Dad and the Dinosaur by Dan Santat, Gennifer Choldenko

6. Dad and the Dinosaur

By: Dan Santat , Gennifer Choldenko

3.24

Format: 202 pages, Hardcover

A heartwarming father-son story about bravery and facing fears. Nicholas was afraid of the dark ou… read more

Similar categories in Dan Santat's Dad and the Dinosaur book and Matthew Burgess's The Bear and the Moon

  • fiction
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • emotion
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7. The Big Umbrella

By: Amy June Bates , Juniper Bates

3.59

Format: 251 pages, Hardcover

In the tradition of Alison McGhee's Someday, beloved illustrator Amy June Bates makes her authorial… read more

Similar categories in Amy June Bates's The Big Umbrella book and Matthew Burgess's The Bear and the Moon

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction

8. Big Wolf and Little Wolf

By: Nadine Brun-Cosme , Olivier Tallec , None

4.33

Format: 201 pages, Hardcover

A story about how life changes when one comes to understand the meaning of friendship and sharing. … read more

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9. Bear Stays Up for Christmas

By: Karma Wilson , Jane Chapman

4.02

Format: 424 pages, Hardcover

"The day before Christmas, snuggled on his floor, Bear sleeps soundly with a great big snore...." B… read more

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10. 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 Matthew Burgess's The Bear and the Moon

  • fiction
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • emotion
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11. 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 Matthew Burgess's The Bear and the Moon

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • animals
  • fiction
  • nature
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12. 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 Matthew Burgess's The Bear and the Moon

  • nature
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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13. Sofia Valdez, Future Prez

By: Andrea Beaty

4.37

Format: 40 pages, Kindle Edition

The newest picture book from the creators of Iggy Peck, Architect ; Rosie Revere, Engineer ; and Ad… read more

Similar categories in Andrea Beaty's Sofia Valdez, Future Prez book and Matthew Burgess's The Bear and the Moon

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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14. The Sour Grape (The Food Group #6)

By: Jory John

4.40

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

The Sour Grape holds grudges for every reason under the sun. Lime never returned a scarf they borro… read more

Similar categories in Jory John's The Sour Grape (The Food Group #6) book and Matthew Burgess's The Bear and the Moon

  • fiction
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • emotion
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15. The Real Story

By: Sergio Ruzzier

3.88

Format: 32 pages, Kindle Edition

A full-color picture book from award-winning creator Sergio Ruzzier, The Real Story is a hilarious,… read more

Similar categories in Sergio Ruzzier's The Real Story book and Matthew Burgess's The Bear and the Moon

  • animals
  • picture books
  • childrens
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16. Eyes that Kiss in the Corners

By: Joanna Ho

4.60

Format: 34 pages, Hardcover

A young Asian girl notices that her eyes look different from her peers'. They have big, round eyes … read more

Similar categories in Joanna Ho's Eyes that Kiss in the Corners book and Matthew Burgess's The Bear and the Moon

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
"When Mama tucks me in at night, her eyes tell me I'm a miracle."

-Joanna Ho, Eyes that Kiss in the Corners

"Some people have eyes like sapphire lagoons with lashes like lace trims on ballgowns, sweeping their cheeks as they twirl."

-Joanna Ho, Eyes that Kiss in the Corners

"My eyes crinkle into crescent moons and sparkle like the stars. Gold flecks dance and twirl while stories whirl in their oolong pools, carrying tales of the past and hope for the future."

-Joanna Ho, Eyes that Kiss in the Corners

"Some people have eyes like sapphire lagoons with lashes like lace trim on ballgowns, sweeping their cheeks as they twirl. Big eyes, long lashes. Not me. I have eyes that kiss on the corners and glow …"

-Joanna Ho, Eyes that Kiss in the Corners

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17. 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 Matthew Burgess's The Bear and the Moon

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

18. 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 Matthew Burgess's The Bear and the Moon

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • nature
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19. Witch Hazel

By: Molly Idle

4.29

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Something magical happens when Hazel and Hilda are together. As the seasons pass, Hazel’s broom whi… read more

Similar categories in Molly Idle's Witch Hazel book and Matthew Burgess's The Bear and the Moon

  • animals
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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20. Flat Cat

By: Tara Lazar

3.80

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

From Pete Oswald, New York Times bestselling illustrator of the Bad Seed series, and Tara Lazar, cr… read more

Similar categories in Tara Lazar's Flat Cat book and Matthew Burgess's The Bear and the Moon

  • animals
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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21. The Proudest Blue

By: Ibtihaj Muhammad

4.56

Format: 36 pages, Hardcover

A powerful, vibrantly illustrated story about the first day of school–and two sisters on one’s firs… read more

Similar categories in Ibtihaj Muhammad's The Proudest Blue book and Matthew Burgess's The Bear and the Moon

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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22. The Bench

By: Meghan Markle

3.47

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex's first children's book, The Bench, beautifully captures the special … read more

Similar categories in Meghan Markle's The Bench book and Matthew Burgess's The Bear and the Moon

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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23. The Day You Begin

By: Jacqueline Woodson

4.44

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

National Book Award winner Jacqueline Woodson and two-time Pura Belpre Illustrator Award winner Raf… read more

Similar categories in Jacqueline Woodson's The Day You Begin book and Matthew Burgess's The Bear and the Moon

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of Have You Ever Seen a Flower? by Shawn   Harris

24. 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

Similar categories in Shawn Harris's Have You Ever Seen a Flower? book and Matthew Burgess's The Bear and the Moon

  • nature
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of My First Day by Phùng Nguyên Quang

25. 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 Matthew Burgess's The Bear and the Moon

  • nature
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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26. Home is in Between

By: Mitali Perkins

4.35

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Shanti misses the warm monsoon rains in India. Now in America, she watches fall leaves fly past her… read more

Similar categories in Mitali Perkins's Home is in Between book and Matthew Burgess's The Bear and the Moon

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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27. When Sadness is at Your Door

By: Eva Eland

4.39

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

In the style of Harold and the Purple Crayon comes a picture-book primer in emotional literacy and … read more

Similar categories in Eva Eland's When Sadness is at Your Door book and Matthew Burgess's The Bear and the Moon

  • fiction
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • emotion
Cover of The Bear and the Moon by Matthew Burgess

28. The Bear and the Moon

By: Matthew Burgess

4.01

Format: 52 pages, Hardcover

The Bear and the Moon is a picture book that follows what happens when the gift of a balloon floats… read more

Similar categories in Matthew Burgess's The Bear and the Moon book and Matthew Burgess's The Bear and the Moon

  • nature
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • animals
  • fiction
  • emotion
Cover of The Longest Letsgoboy by Derick Wilder

29. The Longest Letsgoboy

By: Derick Wilder

4.50

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey meets Dog Heaven in this profoundly beautiful book about the… read more

Similar categories in Derick Wilder's The Longest Letsgoboy book and Matthew Burgess's The Bear and the Moon

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • animals
  • fiction
  • nature
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30. Aloha Everything

By: Kaylin Melia George

4.33

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

Welcome to Aloha Everything, a magical story that will take you on a thrilling journey through the … read more

Similar categories in Kaylin Melia George's Aloha Everything book and Matthew Burgess's The Bear and the Moon

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • animals
  • fiction
  • nature
Cover of Rabbit, Duck, and Big Bear by Nadine Brun-Cosme

31. Rabbit, Duck, and Big Bear

By: Nadine Brun-Cosme

3.60

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

A picture book about three best friends who do everything together, until they each realize that so… read more

Similar categories in Nadine Brun-Cosme's Rabbit, Duck, and Big Bear book and Matthew Burgess's The Bear and the Moon

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • animals
  • fiction
  • nature

26 Top fiction books like The Bear and the Moon by Matthew Burgess

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Leo Dillon , Diane Dillon , Verna Aardema

4.04

Transform Your Habits

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Arnold Lobel

4.25

Transform Your Habits

Not Quite Narwhal (Not Quite Narwhal and Friends)

Jessie Sima

4.46

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5 Top fiction books like The Sour Grape (The Food Group #6) by Jory John

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Aaron Reynolds

4.32

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Jory John

4.40

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Mo Willems

4.12

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Anna Kang

4.10

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