21 Top picture books books like The World and Everything in It by Kevin Henkes

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The World and Everything in It

By: Kevin Henkes

3.73

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

There are big things and little things in the world, and everything in between. Caldecott Medal wi…

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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 Kevin Henkes's The World and Everything in It

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • storytime
  • juvenile
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2. 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

Similar categories in Jason Reynolds's There Was a Party for Langston book and Kevin Henkes's The World and Everything in It

  • picture books
  • childrens
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3. Simon and the Better Bone

By: Corey R. Tabor

4.32

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Using the same innovative format as his Caldecott Honor winner, Mel Fell, Corey R. Tabor reimagines… read more

Similar categories in Corey R. Tabor's Simon and the Better Bone book and Kevin Henkes's The World and Everything in It

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • animals
  • fiction
  • storytime
  • juvenile
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4. The Truth About Dragons

By: Julie Leung

4.38

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

An unforgettable lyrical picture book that celebrates biracial identity from the award-winning auth… read more

Similar categories in Julie Leung's The Truth About Dragons book and Kevin Henkes's The World and Everything in It

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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5. If I Was a Horse

By: Sophie Blackall

3.79

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

In her funniest book yet, two-time Caldecott Medalist Sophie Blackall captures the astonishing spec… read more

Similar categories in Sophie Blackall's If I Was a Horse book and Kevin Henkes's The World and Everything in It

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • animals
  • fiction
  • storytime
  • juvenile
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6. An American Story (Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award Winner)

By: Kwame Alexander

4.63

Format: 56 pages, Hardcover

#1 New York Times Bestselling and award-winning author  of  The Undefeated , Kwame Alexander, pens … read more

Similar categories in Kwame Alexander's An American Story (Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award Winner) book and Kevin Henkes's The World and Everything in It

  • picture books
  • childrens
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7. 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 The World and Everything in It

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • storytime
  • juvenile
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8. 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 Kevin Henkes's The World and Everything in It

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • animals
  • fiction
  • storytime
  • juvenile
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9. 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 The World and Everything in It

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • nature
  • juvenile
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10. 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 Kevin Henkes's The World and Everything in It

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • storytime
  • juvenile
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11. 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 Kevin Henkes's The World and Everything in It

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • storytime
  • juvenile
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12. Remember

By: Joy Harjo

4.42

Format: 40 pages, None

Michaela Goade, invites young readers to pause and reflect on the wonder of the world around them, … read more

Similar categories in Joy Harjo's Remember book and Kevin Henkes's The World and Everything in It

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • nature
  • juvenile
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13. 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 Kevin Henkes's The World and Everything in It

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • storytime
  • juvenile
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14. 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 The World and Everything in It

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • animals
  • fiction
  • nature
  • juvenile
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15. 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 Kevin Henkes's The World and Everything in It

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • animals
  • fiction
  • storytime
  • juvenile
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16. 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 Kevin Henkes's The World and Everything in It

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • animals
  • fiction
  • storytime
  • nature
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17. 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

Similar categories in Grace Lin's Once Upon a Book book and Kevin Henkes's The World and Everything in It

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • storytime
  • juvenile
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18. 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 Kevin Henkes's The World and Everything in It

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • storytime
  • juvenile
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19. In the Night Garden

By: Carin Berger

4.07

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

A gentle, collage-illustrated bedtime read about the often mysterious and always beautiful experien… read more

Similar categories in Carin Berger's In the Night Garden book and Kevin Henkes's The World and Everything in It

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • animals
  • fiction
  • storytime
  • nature
  • juvenile
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20. The World and Everything in It

By: Kevin Henkes

3.73

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

There are big things and little things in the world, and everything in between. Caldecott Medal wi… read more

Similar categories in Kevin Henkes's The World and Everything in It book and Kevin Henkes's The World and Everything in It

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • animals
  • environment
  • fiction
  • storytime
  • nature
  • juvenile
Cover of That's Not My Name! by Anoosha Syed

21. That's Not My Name!

By: Anoosha Syed

4.38

Format: 40 pages, Kindle Edition

A debut picture book about loving your name, finding your voice, and standing up for yourself from … read more

Similar categories in Anoosha Syed's That's Not My Name! book and Kevin Henkes's The World and Everything in It

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • storytime
  • juvenile

18 Best fiction books like The World and Everything in It by Kevin Henkes

Transform Your Habits

Big

Vashti Harrison

4.66

Transform Your Habits

Simon and the Better Bone

Corey R. Tabor

4.32

Transform Your Habits

The Truth About Dragons

Julie Leung

4.38

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If I Was a Horse

Sophie Blackall

3.79

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Big

Vashti Harrison

4.66

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The Big Cheese (The Food Group, #7)

Jory John

4.17

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Corey R. Tabor

4.32

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Julie Leung

4.38

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