15 Best classics books like The Story of Babar by Jean de Brunhoff

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The Story of Babar

By: Jean de Brunhoff , None

3.61

Format: 192 pages, Hardcover

The classic first story about literature's most beloved pachyderm. After his mother is killed by a …

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1. Bedtime for Frances

By: Russell Hoban , Garth Williams

4.14

Format: 32 pages, Paperback

The big hand of the clock is at 12.The little hand is at 7.It is seven o' clock.It is bedtime for F… read more

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"There is a tiger in my room,' said Frances. 'Did he bite you?' said Father. 'No,' said Frances. 'Did he scratch you?' said Mother. 'No,' said Frances. 'Then he is a friendly tiger,' said Father. 'He …"

-Russell Hoban, Bedtime for Frances

"(Frances has gotten out of bed again and come to her parents' room...) 'How can the wind have a job?' asked Frances. ' Everybody has a job,' said Father. 'I have to go to my office every morning at n…"

-Russell Hoban, Bedtime for Frances

Cover of Bread and Jam for Frances (I Can Read Level 2) by Russell Hoban, Lillian Hoban

2. Bread and Jam for Frances (I Can Read Level 2)

By: Russell Hoban , Lillian Hoban

4.21

Format: 32 pages, Paperback

The classic funny story about a stubborn little badger with very particular tastes in food. Frances… read more

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3. Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel

By: Virginia Lee Burton

5.00

Format: 64 pages, Hardcover

A modern classic that no child should miss. Since it was first published in 1939, Mike Mulligan and… read more

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4. Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs (Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, #1)

By: Judi Barrett , Ron Barrett

4.18

Format: 32 pages, Paperback

An imaginative story of amazing food weather that inspired the hit movie, Cloudy with a Chance of M… read more

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Cover of The Story of Babar by Jean de Brunhoff, None

5. The Story of Babar

By: Jean de Brunhoff , None

3.61

Format: 192 pages, Hardcover

The classic first story about literature's most beloved pachyderm. After his mother is killed by a … read more

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  • classics
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  • animals
  • france
  • fiction
  • fantasy
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6. Clifford the Big Red Dog

By: Norman Bridwell

4.11

Format: 96 pages, Paperback

Emily Elizabeth describes the activities she enjoys with her very big red dog and how they take car… read more

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7. Curious George

By: H.A. Rey

3.66

Format: 146 pages, Paperback

The first adventure in this highly popular series tells how the little monkey Curious George, caugh… read more

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8. Little Bear

By: Else Holmelund Minarik , Maurice Sendak

3.10

Format: 151 pages, Paperback

Dem Kleinen Baren ist niemals langweilig, denn er erlebt immer neue Abenteuer. Eines Tages beschlie… read more

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9. Sylvester and the Magic Pebble

By: William Steig

3.12

Format: None pages, Hardcover

One rainy day, Sylvester finds a magic pebble that can make wishes come true. But when a lion frigh… read more

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10. The Story of Ferdinand

By: Robert Lawson , Munro Leaf

3.33

Format: 120 pages, Hardcover

A true classic with a timeless message, The Story of Ferdinandhas enchanted readers since it was fi… read more

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11. Tuesday

By: David Wiesner

3.32

Format: None pages, Paperback

A Caldecott classic celebrating twenty years in print. David Wiesner received the 1991 Caldecott Me… read more

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Cover of Caps for Sale: A Tale of a Peddler, Some Monkeys and Their Monkey Business by Esphyr Slobodkina

12. Caps for Sale: A Tale of a Peddler, Some Monkeys and Their Monkey Business

By: Esphyr Slobodkina

3.76

Format: None pages, Paperback

Caps for Saleis a timeless classic beloved by millions...one of the most popular picture books ever… read more

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13. Make Way for Ducklings

By: Robert McCloskey

4.24

Format: 64 pages, Hardcover

This classic tale of the famous Mallard ducks of Boston is available for the first time in a full-s… read more

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14. Olivia

By: Ian Falconer

3.88

Format: None pages, Hardcover

Have fun with Olivia... dressing up, singing songs, building sand castles, napping (maybe), dancing… read more

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15. Millions of Cats

By: Wanda Gág

4.08

Format: 32 pages, Paperback

Newbery Medal Honor Title (1929) An American classic with a refrain that millions of kids love t… read more

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16. Harry the Dirty Dog

By: Gene Zion , Margaret Bloy Graham

3.94

Format: 322 pages, Hardcover

There's never been another dog as delightful-or dirty-as Harry. This lovable white dog with black s… read more

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17. Amelia Bedelia (Amelia Bedelia #1)

By: Peggy Parish , Fritz Siebel

4.09

Format: None pages, Paperback

From dressing the chicken to dusting the furniture, Amelia Bedelia does exactly what Mr. and Mrs. R… read more

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18. Blueberries for Sal

By: Robert McCloskey

4.21

Format: 56 pages, Hardcover

Caldecott Honor Book What happens when Sal and her mother meet a mother bear and her cub? A belo… read more

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19. Frog and Toad Are Friends (Frog and Toad, #1)

By: Arnold Lobel

4.48

Format: None pages, Paperback

Celebrate the power of friendship with Frog and Toad--a Caldecott Honor Book! From writing letters … read more

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20. The Little Engine That Could

By: Watty Piper , George Hauman , Doris Hauman

4.19

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

The story of a train filled with toys and gifts for little boys and girls that breaks down before r… read more

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"Little Engine That Could - "I think I can. I think I can. I think I can. I know I can."

-Watty Piper, The Little Engine That Could

Cover of Dogs vs Bears by Austin    Davis

21. Dogs vs Bears

By: Austin Davis

4.30

Format: 52 pages, Paperback

Fourth-grader Austin Davis introduces a new way for kids to learn about diversity, appreciating dif… read more

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4.14

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Bread and Jam for Frances (I Can Read Level 2)

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4.21

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5.00

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4.25

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4.21

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5.00

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5.00

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