10 must-read realistic fiction books like Little Houses by Kevin Henkes

Cover of Little Houses by Kevin Henkes

Little Houses

By: Kevin Henkes

3.88

Format: 40 pages, Library Binding

When a young girl visits her grandparents at the beach, she stays in a little house and walks along…

If you liked the realistic fiction plot in Little Houses by Kevin Henkes , here is a list of 10 books like this:

Cover of Hot Dog by Doug Salati

1. 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 Kevin Henkes's Little Houses

  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • animals
  • fiction
  • storytime
  • nature
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2. 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 Kevin Henkes's Little Houses

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • animals
  • fiction
  • storytime
  • juvenile
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3. 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 Kevin Henkes's Little Houses

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • environment
  • family
  • fiction
  • storytime
  • nature
  • juvenile
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4. 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 Kevin Henkes's Little Houses

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • animals
  • fiction
  • storytime
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5. Every Dog in the Neighborhood

By: Philip C. Stead

4.36

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Louis and his eccentric Grandma set out to count every dog in the neighborhood when they find out a… read more

Similar categories in Philip C. Stead's Every Dog in the Neighborhood book and Kevin Henkes's Little Houses

  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • animals
  • fiction
  • family
  • juvenile
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6. Luli and the Language of Tea

By: Andrea Wang

4.45

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Though they may speak different languages, kids from all over the world come together to enjoy the … read more

Similar categories in Andrea Wang's Luli and the Language of Tea book and Kevin Henkes's Little Houses

  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • storytime
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7. 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 Kevin Henkes's Little Houses

  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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8. 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 Kevin Henkes's Little Houses

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • family
  • fiction
  • storytime
  • juvenile
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9. 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 Kevin Henkes's Little Houses

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • animals
  • fiction
  • storytime
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10. 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

Similar categories in Marla Frazee's In Every Life book and Kevin Henkes's Little Houses

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • family
  • fiction
  • nature
  • juvenile
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11. Powwow Day

By: Traci Sorell

4.28

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Eight-year-old River is recovering from illness and can't dance at the powwow this year. Will she e… read more

Similar categories in Traci Sorell's Powwow Day book and Kevin Henkes's Little Houses

  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • family
Cover of Endlessly Ever After: Pick Your Path to Countless Fairy Tale Endings! by Laurel Snyder

12. Endlessly Ever After: Pick Your Path to Countless Fairy Tale Endings!

By: Laurel Snyder

4.37

Format: 92 pages, Hardcover

This funny, original choose-your-path picture book of fractured fairy tales will charm any young fa… read more

Similar categories in Laurel Snyder's Endlessly Ever After: Pick Your Path to Countless Fairy Tale Endings! book and Kevin Henkes's Little Houses

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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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 Kevin Henkes's Little Houses

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • animals
  • fiction
  • family
  • nature
  • juvenile
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14. Big Truck, Little Island

By: Chris Van Dusen

4.08

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

That big truck is stuck! How will the island residents get where they’re going? A tale of community… read more

Similar categories in Chris Van Dusen's Big Truck, Little Island book and Kevin Henkes's Little Houses

  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • storytime
  • juvenile
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15. 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 Kevin Henkes's Little Houses

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
  • juvenile
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16. 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 Kevin Henkes's Little Houses

  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • storytime
  • juvenile
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17. The Blur

By: Minh Lê

4.31

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Meet a child with superhero-like abilities . . . and the parents who are racing to keep up with her… read more

Similar categories in Minh Lê's The Blur book and Kevin Henkes's Little Houses

  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • family
  • fiction
  • storytime
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18. Night Lunch

By: Eric Fan

3.78

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

A mysterious cook whips up midnight meals for fellow night owls in a lavish lunch cart while a hung… read more

Similar categories in Eric Fan's Night Lunch book and Kevin Henkes's Little Houses

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • animals
  • fiction
  • storytime
  • juvenile
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19. A Day for Sandcastles

By: JonArno Lawson

3.90

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

A dazzling wordless picture book celebrates creative problem-solving, teamwork, and the sun-splashe… read more

Similar categories in JonArno Lawson's A Day for Sandcastles book and Kevin Henkes's Little Houses

  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • family
  • fiction
  • nature
  • juvenile
Cover of Big and Small and In-Between by Carter Higgins

20. Big and Small and In-Between

By: Carter Higgins

4.16

Format: 102 pages, Hardcover

You Are (Not) Small meets The Quiet Book in this beautiful compilation of all the little things tha… read more

Similar categories in Carter Higgins's Big and Small and In-Between book and Kevin Henkes's Little Houses

  • nature
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of Little Houses by Kevin Henkes

21. Little Houses

By: Kevin Henkes

3.88

Format: 40 pages, Library Binding

When a young girl visits her grandparents at the beach, she stays in a little house and walks along… read more

Similar categories in Kevin Henkes's Little Houses book and Kevin Henkes's Little Houses

  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • animals
  • environment
  • fiction
  • family
  • storytime
  • nature
  • juvenile

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