29 Best fiction books like Stanley's Secret by John Sullivan

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Stanley's Secret

By: John Sullivan

3.94

Format: 48 pages, Kindle Edition

The award-winning author of Kitten and the Night Watchman is back with an inspiring and poignant pi…

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1. 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 John Sullivan's Stanley's Secret

  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • storytime
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2. 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 John Sullivan's Stanley's Secret

  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • storytime
Cover of The Big Cheese (The Food Group, #7) by Jory John

3. The Big Cheese (The Food Group, #7)

By: Jory John

4.17

Format: 40 pages, Kindle Edition

The Big Cheese is the best at everything, and brags about it, too. When the annual Cheese-cathlon c… read more

Similar categories in Jory John's The Big Cheese (The Food Group, #7) book and John Sullivan's Stanley's Secret

  • storytime
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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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 John Sullivan's Stanley's Secret

  • storytime
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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5. The Skull: A Tyrolean Folktale

By: Jon Klassen

4.26

Format: 105 pages, None

Jon Klassen's retelling of a traditional Tyrolean folktale.In a big abandoned house, on a barren hi… read more

Similar categories in Jon Klassen's The Skull: A Tyrolean Folktale book and John Sullivan's Stanley's Secret

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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6. The Smart Cookie (The Food Group #5)

By: Jory John

4.31

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

This cookie has never felt like a smart cookie no matter how hard she tries, especially in comparis… read more

Similar categories in Jory John's The Smart Cookie (The Food Group #5) book and John Sullivan's Stanley's Secret

  • childrens
  • school
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • storytime
Cover of We Don't Lose Our Class Goldfish (Penelope Rex, #3) by Ryan T.  Higgins

7. We Don't Lose Our Class Goldfish (Penelope Rex, #3)

By: Ryan T. Higgins

4.30

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

Penelope Rex faces her biggest (and fishiest) fear in this companion to the #1 New York Times best-… read more

Similar categories in Ryan T. Higgins's We Don't Lose Our Class Goldfish (Penelope Rex, #3) book and John Sullivan's Stanley's Secret

  • childrens
  • school
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • storytime
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8. The Labors of Hercules Beal

By: Gary D. Schmidt

4.53

Format: 352 pages, Hardcover

From award-winning author Gary D. Schmidt, a warm and witty novel in the tradition of The Wednesday… read more

Similar categories in Gary D. Schmidt's The Labors of Hercules Beal book and John Sullivan's Stanley's Secret

  • realistic fiction
  • childrens
  • fiction
"And when Achilles went inside the Vampire said to me, "You all right?" I nodded. "I'm okay." "Okay is good enough for now," she said."

-Gary D. Schmidt, The Labors of Hercules Beal

"Most people don't think we even look like brothers," I said. "You do when you're asleep," she said. "Your face relaxes, and you stop worrying, and all that grit you two carry around falls away, and y…"

-Gary D. Schmidt, The Labors of Hercules Beal

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9. The Umbrella

By: Beth Ferry

3.97

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

From the New York Times bestselling creators behind Stick and Stone comes an inspiring story of per… read more

Similar categories in Beth Ferry's The Umbrella book and John Sullivan's Stanley's Secret

  • storytime
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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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 John Sullivan's Stanley's Secret

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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11. Very Good Hats

By: Emma Straub

4.02

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

The first picture book by bestselling novelist Emma Straub, this joyous and inventive read-aloud wi… read more

Similar categories in Emma Straub's Very Good Hats book and John Sullivan's Stanley's Secret

  • art
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • storytime
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12. 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 John Sullivan's Stanley's Secret

  • childrens
  • school
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • storytime
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13. Abdul's Story

By: Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow

4.41

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

A 2022 New York Public Library Best Book for Kids! A little boy who loves storytelling but strug… read more

Similar categories in Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow's Abdul's Story book and John Sullivan's Stanley's Secret

  • childrens
  • school
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • fiction
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14. 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

Similar categories in Mac Barnett's How Does Santa Go Down the Chimney? book and John Sullivan's Stanley's Secret

  • storytime
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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15. 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 John Sullivan's Stanley's Secret

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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16. Nell Plants a Tree

By: Anne Wynter

4.31

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

This gorgeous picture book shows how one little girl’s careful tending of a pecan tree creates the… read more

Similar categories in Anne Wynter's Nell Plants a Tree book and John Sullivan's Stanley's Secret

  • storytime
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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17. 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

Similar categories in Mac Barnett's Twenty Questions book and John Sullivan's Stanley's Secret

  • storytime
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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18. 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 John Sullivan's Stanley's Secret

  • storytime
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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19. 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 John Sullivan's Stanley's Secret

  • art
  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • storytime
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20. The Tree and the River

By: Aaron Becker

4.31

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

In an alternate past—or possible future—a mighty tree stands on the banks of a winding river, beari… read more

Similar categories in Aaron Becker's The Tree and the River book and John Sullivan's Stanley's Secret

  • art
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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21. Real to Me

By: Minh Lê

4.20

Format: 40 pages, Library Binding

An acclaimed author and a Coretta Scott King Honoree pair up for this tender story about friendship… read more

Similar categories in Minh Lê's Real to Me book and John Sullivan's Stanley's Secret

  • storytime
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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22. 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 John Sullivan's Stanley's Secret

  • storytime
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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23. Are You Big?

By: Mo Willems

3.71

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Mo Willems, #1 New York Times bestselling, award-winning author-illustrator, tackles a BIG concept … read more

Similar categories in Mo Willems's Are You Big? book and John Sullivan's Stanley's Secret

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • storytime
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24. Scaredy Squirrel Visits the Doctor

By: Mélanie Watt

3.97

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Scaredy Squirrel is exactly the character kids need today -- a little bit anxious, a lot adorable a… read more

Similar categories in Mélanie Watt's Scaredy Squirrel Visits the Doctor book and John Sullivan's Stanley's Secret

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of Stacey's Remarkable Books (The Stacey Stories) by Stacey Abrams

25. Stacey's Remarkable Books (The Stacey Stories)

By: Stacey Abrams

4.39

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

The companion to the #1 New York Times bestseller and NAACP Image Award winner Stacey's Extraordina… read more

Similar categories in Stacey Abrams's Stacey's Remarkable Books (The Stacey Stories) book and John Sullivan's Stanley's Secret

  • fiction
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • school
Cover of Stanley's Secret by John Sullivan

26. Stanley's Secret

By: John Sullivan

3.94

Format: 48 pages, Kindle Edition

The award-winning author of Kitten and the Night Watchman is back with an inspiring and poignant pi… read more

Similar categories in John Sullivan's Stanley's Secret book and John Sullivan's Stanley's Secret

  • art
  • school stories
  • childrens
  • school
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • storytime
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27. Have You Seen My Invisible Dinosaur?

By: Helen Yoon

3.89

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

The tale of a child’s special friend who goes missing after a bath—or does he? Help! This little… read more

Similar categories in Helen Yoon's Have You Seen My Invisible Dinosaur? book and John Sullivan's Stanley's Secret

  • storytime
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of Salat in Secret by Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow

28. Salat in Secret

By: Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow

4.55

Format: None pages, Hardcover

From the critically acclaimed author of Your Name Is a Song and the bestselling illustrator of The … read more

Similar categories in Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow's Salat in Secret book and John Sullivan's Stanley's Secret

  • fiction
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • school
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29. The Cursed Moon

By: Angela Cervantes

3.91

Format: 224 pages, Hardcover

Celebrated author Angela Cervantes' brand new novel combines a chilling ghost story with her award-… read more

Similar categories in Angela Cervantes's The Cursed Moon book and John Sullivan's Stanley's Secret

  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of One Day This Tree Will Fall by Leslie Barnard Booth

30. One Day This Tree Will Fall

By: Leslie Barnard Booth

4.50

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Discover how a tree’s wounds and decay bring new life to the forest ecosystem in this lyrical nonfi… read more

Similar categories in Leslie Barnard Booth's One Day This Tree Will Fall book and John Sullivan's Stanley's Secret

  • picture books
  • childrens
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31. This Book Is My Best Friend

By: Robin Robinson

3.99

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

When two young readers reach for the same book at the library, they set off on a charming romp thro… read more

Similar categories in Robin Robinson's This Book Is My Best Friend book and John Sullivan's Stanley's Secret

  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • storytime

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4.66

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4.29

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4.17

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4.51

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Jason Reynolds

4.48

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