8 Top animals books like Gertie, The Darling Duck of WWII by Shari Swanson

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Gertie, The Darling Duck of WWII

By: Shari Swanson

4.29

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

In 1945, the attention of the United States, along with the rest of the world, was focused on World…

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1. Be Kind (Be Kind, 1)

By: Pat Zietlow Miller , Jen Hill

4.47

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

A picture book about the power of kindness. When Tanisha spills grape juice all over her new dre… read more

Similar categories in Pat Zietlow Miller's Be Kind (Be Kind, 1) book and Shari Swanson's Gertie, The Darling Duck of WWII

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • emotion
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2. The Princess and the Pony

By: Kate Beaton

3.70

Format: 339 pages, Hardcover

Princess Pinecone knows exactly what she wants for her birthday this year. A BIG horse. A STRONG ho… read more

Similar categories in Kate Beaton's The Princess and the Pony book and Shari Swanson's Gertie, The Darling Duck of WWII

  • animals
  • picture books
  • childrens
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3. 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 Shari Swanson's Gertie, The Darling Duck of WWII

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • emotion
  • juvenile
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4. 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

Similar categories in Tiffany Hammond's A Day With No Words book and Shari Swanson's Gertie, The Darling Duck of WWII

  • picture books
  • childrens
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5. 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

Similar categories in Amanda Gorman's Something, Someday book and Shari Swanson's Gertie, The Darling Duck of WWII

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • juvenile
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6. Out of a Jar

By: Deborah Marcero

4.41

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

This highly anticipated follow-up to the critically acclaimed and bestselling picture book In a Jar… read more

Similar categories in Deborah Marcero's Out of a Jar book and Shari Swanson's Gertie, The Darling Duck of WWII

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • animals
  • emotion
  • juvenile
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7. How Do You Spell Unfair?: MacNolia Cox and the National Spelling Bee

By: Carole Boston Weatherford

4.44

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

A Coretta Scott King Author Honor Book From a multi-award-winning pair comes a deeply affecting … read more

Similar categories in Carole Boston Weatherford's How Do You Spell Unfair?: MacNolia Cox and the National Spelling Bee book and Shari Swanson's Gertie, The Darling Duck of WWII

  • history
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • nonfiction
  • juvenile
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8. Jumper: A Day in the Life of a Backyard Jumping Spider

By: Jessica Lanan

4.40

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

A nonfiction story following a day in the life of a backyard jumping spider.What if you were small … read more

Similar categories in Jessica Lanan's Jumper: A Day in the Life of a Backyard Jumping Spider book and Shari Swanson's Gertie, The Darling Duck of WWII

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • animals
  • nonfiction
  • nature
  • juvenile
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9. A Super Scary Narwhalloween (Narwhal and Jelly #8)

By: Ben Clanton

4.25

Format: 76 pages, Hardcover

INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER! Publishers Weekly • Globe and Mail • Toronto Star In the hilarious eig… read more

Similar categories in Ben Clanton's A Super Scary Narwhalloween (Narwhal and Jelly #8) book and Shari Swanson's Gertie, The Darling Duck of WWII

  • animals
  • childrens
  • juvenile
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10. Stars of the Night: The Courageous Children of the Czech Kindertransport

By: Caren Stelson

4.47

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

This powerful story is told from the collective perspective of the children who were rescued from C… read more

Similar categories in Caren Stelson's Stars of the Night: The Courageous Children of the Czech Kindertransport book and Shari Swanson's Gertie, The Darling Duck of WWII

  • history
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • world war ii
  • nonfiction
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11. The Fire of Stars: The Life and Brilliance of the Woman Who Discovered What Stars Are Made Of

By: Kirsten W. Larson

4.35

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

A poetic picture book celebrating the life and scientific discoveries of the groundbreaking astrono… read more

Similar categories in Kirsten W. Larson's The Fire of Stars: The Life and Brilliance of the Woman Who Discovered What Stars Are Made Of book and Shari Swanson's Gertie, The Darling Duck of WWII

  • history
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • nonfiction
  • juvenile
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12. Ice Cream Man: How Augustus Jackson Made a Sweet Treat Better

By: Glenda Armand

4.30

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Discover the inspiring story of Augustus Jackson, an African American entrepreneur who is known as … read more

Similar categories in Glenda Armand's Ice Cream Man: How Augustus Jackson Made a Sweet Treat Better book and Shari Swanson's Gertie, The Darling Duck of WWII

  • history
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • nonfiction
  • juvenile
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13. Tomfoolery!: Randolph Caldecott and the Rambunctious Coming-of-Age of Children's Books

By: Michelle Markel

4.22

Format: 44 pages, Kindle Edition

FIVE STARRED REVIEWS! "Exuberant."―Horn Book Magazine, starred review "Excellent."—Booklist, starre… read more

Similar categories in Michelle Markel's Tomfoolery!: Randolph Caldecott and the Rambunctious Coming-of-Age of Children's Books book and Shari Swanson's Gertie, The Darling Duck of WWII

  • history
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • nonfiction
  • juvenile
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14. The Search for the Giant Arctic Jellyfish

By: Chloe Savage

4.16

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

The tale of an Arctic expedition invites readers to discover an elusive creature. Dr. Morley abs… read more

Similar categories in Chloe Savage's The Search for the Giant Arctic Jellyfish book and Shari Swanson's Gertie, The Darling Duck of WWII

  • animals
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • nature
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15. Stranded!: A Mostly True Story from Iceland

By: Ævar Þór Benediktsson

4.35

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Based on a true story, the author humorously recounts the time his grandfather got stranded with a … read more

Similar categories in Ævar Þór Benediktsson's Stranded!: A Mostly True Story from Iceland book and Shari Swanson's Gertie, The Darling Duck of WWII

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • nonfiction
  • nature
  • juvenile
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16. Gertie, The Darling Duck of WWII

By: Shari Swanson

4.29

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

In 1945, the attention of the United States, along with the rest of the world, was focused on World… read more

Similar categories in Shari Swanson's Gertie, The Darling Duck of WWII book and Shari Swanson's Gertie, The Darling Duck of WWII

  • nature
  • history
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • animals
  • world war ii
  • nonfiction
  • emotion
  • juvenile
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17. Ruby Finley vs. the Interstellar Invasion

By: K. Tempest Bradford

4.11

Format: 208 pages, Hardcover

A backyard adventure-mystery. Eleven-year-old Ruby is a Black girl who loves studying insects an… read more

Similar categories in K. Tempest Bradford's Ruby Finley vs. the Interstellar Invasion book and Shari Swanson's Gertie, The Darling Duck of WWII

  • childrens
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18. Whale Fall: Exploring an Ocean-Floor Ecosystem

By: Melissa Stewart

4.41

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

This fascinating nonfiction picture book filled with stunning illustrations details the end of life… read more

Similar categories in Melissa Stewart's Whale Fall: Exploring an Ocean-Floor Ecosystem book and Shari Swanson's Gertie, The Darling Duck of WWII

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • animals
  • nonfiction
  • nature
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19. The Girl Who Heard the Music

By: Marni Fogelson

4.29

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

The true story of award-winning pianist and environmental activist Mahani Teave and the beloved isl… read more

Similar categories in Marni Fogelson's The Girl Who Heard the Music book and Shari Swanson's Gertie, The Darling Duck of WWII

  • nonfiction
  • picture books
  • childrens
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20. Paula's Patches

By: Gabriella Aldeman

4.54

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Problem-solver Paula patches her pants—and encourages her class to be resourceful, mend, and reuse.… read more

Similar categories in Gabriella Aldeman's Paula's Patches book and Shari Swanson's Gertie, The Darling Duck of WWII

  • picture books
  • childrens
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21. Dogs: A History of Our Best Friends

By: Lita Judge

4.50

Format: 56 pages, Hardcover

This illustrated history of dogs, from award-winning author-illustrator Lita Judge, explores how hu… read more

Similar categories in Lita Judge's Dogs: A History of Our Best Friends book and Shari Swanson's Gertie, The Darling Duck of WWII

  • history
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • animals
  • nonfiction
  • nature

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