29 must-read picture books books like Just In Case You Want to Fly by Julie Fogliano

Cover of Just In Case You Want to Fly by Julie Fogliano

Just In Case You Want to Fly

By: Julie Fogliano

3.79

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

just in case you want to flyhere's some windand here's the sky A joyful, inclusive cast of child…

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Cover of The Dark by Lemony Snicket, Jon Klassen

1. The Dark

By: Lemony Snicket , Jon Klassen

4.08

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Laszlo is afraid of the dark. The dark is not afraid of Laszlo. Laszlo lives in a house. The da… read more

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  • childrens
  • picture books
  • kids
  • storytime
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"Without the dark, everything would be light, and you would never know if you needed a lightbulb."

-Lemony Snicket, The Dark

"You might be afraid of the dark, but the dark is not afraid of you. That’s why the dark is always close by."

-Lemony Snicket, The Dark

"You might be afraid of the dark, but the dark is not afraid of you. That's why the dark is always close by. The dark peeks around the corner and waits behind the door, and you can see the dark up in …"

-Lemony Snicket, The Dark

Cover of Sam and Dave Dig a Hole by Mac Barnett, Jon Klassen

2. Sam and Dave Dig a Hole

By: Mac Barnett , Jon Klassen

4.17

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

With perfect pacing, the multi-award-winning, New York Times best-selling team of Mac Barnett and J… read more

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  • storytime
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • kids
Cover of This Moose Belongs to Me by Oliver Jeffers

3. This Moose Belongs to Me

By: Oliver Jeffers

3.21

Format: 208 pages, Hardcover

Wilfred owned a moose. He hadn't always owned a moose. The moose came to him a while ago and he kne… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • storytime

4. We Found A Hat

By: Jon Klassen

3.43

Format: 331 pages,

Hold on to your hats for the conclusion of the celebrated hat trilogy by Caldecott Medalist Jon Kla… read more

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5. I Want My Hat Back

By: Jon Klassen

4.35

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

A picture-book delight by a rising talent tells a cumulative tale with a mischievous twist. The … read more

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  • childrens
  • picture books
  • kids
  • storytime
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"What if I never see it again? What if nobody ever finds it? My poor hat. I miss it so much."

-Jon Klassen, I Want My Hat Back

6. Triangle

By: Mac Barnett , Jon Klassen

4.40

Format: None pages, Hardcover

Multi-award-winning, New York Times best-selling duo Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen conspire again on … read more

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Cover of The Leaf Thief by Alice Hemming

7. The Leaf Thief

By: Alice Hemming

4.15

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

A brilliantly funny picture book about seasons, written by Alice Hemming and illustrated by Nicola … read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • storytime
  • juvenile
Cover of There Was a Party for Langston by Jason Reynolds

8. There Was a Party for Langston

By: Jason Reynolds

4.48

Format: 56 pages, ebook

New York Times bestselling and award-winning author Jason Reynolds’s debut picture book is a snappy… read more

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  • poetry
  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of Love in the Library by Maggie Tokuda-Hall

9. Love in the Library

By: Maggie Tokuda-Hall

4.47

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Set in an internment camp where the United States cruelly detained Japanese Americans during WWII a… read more

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  • love
  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of Eyes that Kiss in the Corners by Joanna Ho

10. 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

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  • childrens
  • picture books
  • family
  • storytime
"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

Cover of Mel Fell by Corey R. Tabor

11. 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

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • storytime
  • juvenile
Cover of The Rock from the Sky by Jon Klassen

12. The Rock from the Sky

By: Jon Klassen

4.19

Format: 96 pages, Hardcover

Look up! Turtle really likes standing in his favorite spot. He likes it so much that he asks his… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • storytime
Cover of The Rabbit Listened by Cori Doerrfeld

13. 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

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • storytime
  • juvenile
Cover of You Matter by Christian Robinson

14. You Matter

By: Christian Robinson

4.15

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

They All Saw a Cat meets The Important Book in this sensitive and impactful picture book about seei… read more

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  • poetry
  • cultural
  • childrens
  • inspirational
  • picture books
  • kids
  • storytime
  • juvenile
Cover of Something, Someday by Amanda Gorman

15. Something, Someday

By: Amanda Gorman

4.38

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

The stunning new picture book by presidential inaugural poet Amanda Gorman and Caldecott Honor-winn… read more

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  • poetry
  • childrens
  • inspirational
  • picture books
  • juvenile
Cover of In Every Life by Marla Frazee

16. 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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  • poetry
  • love
  • childrens
  • inspirational
  • picture books
  • family
  • juvenile
Cover of I Am a Tornado by Drew Beckmeyer

17. I Am a Tornado

By: Drew Beckmeyer

3.75

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

An emotionally unaware tornado carves a path of destruction until it picks up a very empathetic cow… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • storytime
  • juvenile
Cover of The Proudest Blue by Ibtihaj Muhammad

18. 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

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  • cultural
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • family
Cover of How Does Santa Go Down the Chimney? by Mac Barnett

19. 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
  • storytime
  • juvenile
Cover of Before, Now by Daniel Salmieri

20. Before, Now

By: Daniel Salmieri

3.64

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

Follow the story of a child from babyhood to parenthood in this moving book about family connection… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • family
Cover of Twenty Questions by Mac Barnett

21. Twenty Questions

By: Mac Barnett

3.70

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Award-winning creators Mac Barnett and Christian Robinson tap deep into childhood curiosity with a … read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • storytime
  • juvenile
Cover of Beneath by Cori Doerrfeld

22. 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

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  • storytime
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • family
Cover of Everything in Its Place: A Story of Books and Belonging by Pauline David-Sax

23. Everything in Its Place: A Story of Books and Belonging

By: Pauline David-Sax

4.31

Format: 40 pages, Library Binding

An inspiring and poetic story about reading, libraries, and overcoming shyness to find community. … read more

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  • poetry
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • juvenile
Cover of Dog vs. Strawberry by Nelly Buchet

24. Dog vs. Strawberry

By: Nelly Buchet

3.81

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

A dog and a strawberry find themselves nose to stem in this picture book. An epic battle ensues—who… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • storytime
Cover of I Cannot Draw a Horse by Charise Mericle Harper

25. I Cannot Draw a Horse

By: Charise Mericle Harper

3.88

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

Award-winning author and illustrator Charise Mericle Harper delivers a fantastically funny adventur… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • storytime
  • juvenile
Cover of Another by Christian Robinson

26. Another

By: Christian Robinson

3.89

Format: 56 pages, Hardcover

In his eagerly anticipated debut as author-illustrator, Caldecott and Coretta Scott King honoree Ch… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • juvenile
Cover of Just In Case You Want to Fly by Julie Fogliano

27. Just In Case You Want to Fly

By: Julie Fogliano

3.79

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

just in case you want to flyhere's some windand here's the sky A joyful, inclusive cast of child… read more

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  • cultural
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  • childrens
  • inspirational
  • picture books
  • family
  • kids
  • storytime
  • juvenile
Cover of Dalmartian: A Mars Rover's Story by Lucy Ruth Cummins

28. Dalmartian: A Mars Rover's Story

By: Lucy Ruth Cummins

3.93

Format: None pages, None

Justin Chanda at Simon & Schuster has acquired world rights to Dalmartian: A Mars Rover's Story by … read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • storytime
Cover of Brianosaurus by Ged Adamson

29. Brianosaurus

By: Ged Adamson

4.16

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

From the author of Bird Hugs, a story about being yourself, even if that means becoming a new kind … read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of The Spaceman by Randy Cecil

30. The Spaceman

By: Randy Cecil

4.20

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Lovingly illustrated, this wry and gentle fantasy will speak to adults as well as children—and cast… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • storytime
Cover of Sour Apple by Linda  Liu

31. Sour Apple

By: Linda Liu

3.99

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

From the creator of the beloved Hidden Gem comes another irresistibly quirky and hilarious picture … read more

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  • picture books
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29 Top childrens books like Just In Case You Want to Fly by Julie Fogliano

Transform Your Habits

The Dark

Lemony Snicket , Jon Klassen

4.08

Transform Your Habits

Sam and Dave Dig a Hole

Mac Barnett , Jon Klassen

4.17

Transform Your Habits

This Moose Belongs to Me

Oliver Jeffers

3.21

Transform Your Habits

I Want My Hat Back

Jon Klassen

4.35

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30 must-read childrens books like Sour Apple by Linda Liu

Transform Your Habits

No Cats in the Library

Lauren Emmons

4.46

Transform Your Habits

The Teeny-Weeny Unicorn

Shawn Harris

3.76

Transform Your Habits

Lucky Duck

Greg Pizzoli

4.04

Transform Your Habits

The Very Impatient Caterpillar (A Very Impatient Caterpillar, #1)

Ross Burach

4.31

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