24 must-read picture books books like It Was Supposed to Be Sunny (Little Senses) by Samantha Cotterill

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It Was Supposed to Be Sunny (Little Senses)

By: Samantha Cotterill

4.10

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

A perfectly planned birthday party goes awry in this gentle story about adapting to the unexpected,…

If you liked the picture books plot in It Was Supposed to Be Sunny (Little Senses) by Samantha Cotterill , here is a list of 24 books like this:

Cover of Last Stop on Market Street by Matt de la Peña, Christian Robinson

1. Last Stop on Market Street

By: Matt de la Peña , Christian Robinson

4.30

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

"Sometimes when you're surrounded by dirt, CJ, you're a better witness for what's beautiful." CJ… read more

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  • childrens
  • picture books
  • family
  • fiction
  • storytime
"He wondered how his nana always found beautiful where he never even thought to look."

-Matt de la Peña, Last Stop on Market Street

"Sometimes when you're surrounded by dirt...you're a better witness for what's beautiful."

-Matt de la Peña, Last Stop on Market Street

"Nana, how come we don't got a car?' 'Boy, what do we need a car for? We got a bus that breathes fire, and old Mr. Daniels, who always has a trick for you."

-Matt de la Peña, Last Stop on Market Street

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2. The Watermelon Seed

By: Greg Pizzoli

4.09

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

With perfect comic pacing, Greg Pizzoli introduces us to one funny crocodile who has one big fear: … read more

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  • storytime
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
"I love watermelon! Chomp! Chomp! Chomp!"

-Greg Pizzoli, The Watermelon Seed

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3. All My Stripes: A Story for Children with Autism

By: Jennifer Zivoin , Shaina Rudolph , Danielle Royer

4.19

Format: 40 pages, Kindle Edition

"Nobody gets me, Mama!" In All My Stripes, Zane the zebra feels different from the rest of his c… read more

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  • childrens
  • autistic spectrum disorder
  • picture books
  • young adult
  • fiction
  • storytime
  • disability
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4. The Legend of Spookley the Square Pumpkin

By: Joe Troiano , Susan Banta

4.03

Format: 480 pages,

One day in the pumpkin patch the strangest little pumpkin hatched....Spookley the Pumpkin was diffe… read more

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  • storytime
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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5. Planting a Rainbow

By: Lois Ehlert

4.26

Format: 192 pages, Paperback

This educational and enjoyable book helps children understand how to plant bulbs, seeds, and seedli… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • storytime
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6. Fix It, Sam

By: Sue Rama , Lori Ries

3.68

Format: 191 pages, Hardcover

Sam can fix anything. At least that's what little brother Petey thinks. Petey wants to make somethi… read more

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  • picture books
  • fiction

7. Bubble Trouble

By: Polly Dunbar , Margaret Mahy

3.50

Format: 36 pages, Hardcover

Another hilarious rhyming romp from the team who brought us the popular DOWN THE BACK OF THE CHAIR.… read more

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8. Mr. Tiger Goes Wild

By: Peter Brown

3.76

Format: 360 pages, Hardcover

Are you bored with being so proper? Do you want to have more fun? Mr Tiger knows exactly how you fe… read more

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9. Uni the Unicorn and the Dream Come True

By: Amy Krouse Rosenthal , Brigette Barrager

4.62

Format: None pages, Hardcover

Amy Krouse Rosenthal and Brigette Barrager reunite to bring us a sparkly, magical sequel to Uni the… read more

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10. Owl Moon

By: Jane Yolen , John Schoenherr

3.56

Format: 256 pages, Hardcover

Late one winter night a little girl and her father go owling. The trees stand still as statues and … read more

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11. Rosie Revere, Engineer

By: David Roberts , Andrea Beaty

4.34

Format: 592 pages, Hardcover

Rosie may seem quiet during the day, but at night she's a brilliant inventor of gizmos and gadgets … read more

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12. Blocks

By: Irene Dickson

4.47

Format: None pages,

A stylishly illustrated, ingeniously simple picture-book debut perfect for teaching young children … read more

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13. Jabari Jumps

By: Gaia Cornwall

3.71

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Working up the courage to take a big, important leap is hard, but Jabari is almostabsolutely ready … read more

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14. 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

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  • childrens
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • storytime
  • emotion
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15. A Friend for Henry

By: Jenn Bailey

3.93

Format: 36 pages, Hardcover

In Classroom Six, second left down the hall, Henry has been on the lookout for a friend. A friend w… read more

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  • childrens
  • disability
  • autistic spectrum disorder
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • storytime
  • emotion
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16. Chez Bob (Chez Bob, 1)

By: Bob Shea

4.27

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

From the hilarious author of Who Wet My Pants?, Unicorn Thinks He's Pretty Great, and the Dinosaur … read more

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  • storytime
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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17. 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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  • childrens
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • storytime
  • emotion
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18. A Day With No Words

By: Tiffany Hammond

4.68

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

A must-read that belongs in every home and classroom, A Day With No Words invites readers into the … read more

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  • childrens
  • autistic spectrum disorder
  • picture books
  • family
  • fiction
  • disability
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19. Moon! Earth's Best Friend (Our Universe, 3)

By: Stacy McAnulty

4.33

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

From writer Stacy McAnulty and illustrator Stevie Lewis, Moon! Earth's Best Friend is a light-heart… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • storytime
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20. Once Upon a Book

By: Grace Lin

4.21

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

From Caldecott and Newbery Honoree Grace Lin and bestselling author Kate Messner comes a modern fol… read more

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  • childrens
  • picture books
  • family
  • fiction
  • storytime
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21. How to Apologize

By: David LaRochelle

4.23

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

From the team behind See the Cat: Three Stories About a Dog comes a funny and handy guide that expl… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • storytime
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22. I Lived Inside a Whale

By: Xin Li

4.35

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

For fans of Olive Jeffers and the Fan Brothers, this stunningly illustrated, whimsical picture book… read more

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  • childrens
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • storytime
  • emotion
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23. Bitsy Bat, School Star

By: Kaz Windness

4.42

Format: None pages, None

A little bat struggles to fit in only to learn to celebrate differences in this heartfelt picture b… read more

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  • childrens
  • autistic spectrum disorder
  • picture books
  • family
  • fiction
  • disability
Cover of It Was Supposed to Be Sunny (Little Senses) by Samantha Cotterill

24. It Was Supposed to Be Sunny (Little Senses)

By: Samantha Cotterill

4.10

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

A perfectly planned birthday party goes awry in this gentle story about adapting to the unexpected,… read more

Similar categories in Samantha Cotterill's It Was Supposed to Be Sunny (Little Senses) book and Samantha Cotterill's It Was Supposed to Be Sunny (Little Senses)

  • childrens
  • disability
  • autistic spectrum disorder
  • picture books
  • dogs
  • young adult
  • fiction
  • family
  • storytime
  • emotion
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25. Dandelion Magic

By: Darren Farrell

4.01

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Close your eyes, make a wish, and blow up a storm with this interactive, imaginative adventure for … read more

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  • storytime
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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26. Greenlight

By: Breanna Carzoo

3.67

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Meet Greenlight! Greenlight has an important job to do, but every time it’s her turn to shine . . .… read more

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  • childrens
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • storytime
  • emotion
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27. Uniquely Wired

By: Julia Cook

3.96

Format: 31 pages, Paperback

Zak is obsessed with watches. Before that it was trains. He owns hundreds of watches and is quick t… read more

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  • childrens
  • autistic spectrum disorder
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • disability
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28. Too Sticky!: Sensory Issues with Autism

By: Jen Malia

4.10

Format: 32 pages, Mass Market Paperback

Holly loves doing experiments and learning new things in science class! But when she finds out the … read more

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  • childrens
  • autistic spectrum disorder
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • disability
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29. Talking is Not My Thing

By: Rose Robbins

3.68

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

This little sister might not use words, but she's got plenty to say! Narrated through thought bubbl… read more

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  • childrens
  • autistic spectrum disorder
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • family
  • storytime
  • disability
Cover of Millie Fleur's Poison Garden by Christy Mandin

30. Millie Fleur's Poison Garden

By: Christy Mandin

4.46

Format: None pages, Kindle Edition

Wednesday Addams meets The Curious Garden in this delightfully peculiar story about finding joy in … read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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31. Itty Bitty Betty Blob

By: Constance Lombardo

4.43

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Itty Bitty Betty Blob wants to growl for the camera on monster picture day, but every year it goes … read more

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  • childrens
  • fiction

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