26 Top picture books books like Elephants Do Not Belong in Trees by Russ Willms

Cover of Elephants Do Not Belong in Trees by Russ Willms

Elephants Do Not Belong in Trees

By: Russ Willms

3.67

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

"Elephants do not belong in trees. It’s not natural. It makes other animals uncomfortable." This is…

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Cover of Dragon Was Terrible by Kelly DiPucchio, Greg Pizzoli

1. Dragon Was Terrible

By: Kelly DiPucchio , Greg Pizzoli

4.21

Format: 324 pages, Hardcover

We all know dragons are terrible, but this one is especially terrible. He scribbles in books. He st… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • storytime
Cover of One Big Pair of Underwear by Tom Lichtenheld, Laura Gehl

2. One Big Pair of Underwear

By: Tom Lichtenheld , Laura Gehl

3.68

Format: None pages, Hardcover

Count and share with...underwear! Come along on a zany adventure with hilarious pictures from the N… read more

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  • animals
  • storytime
  • childrens
Cover of Duck On A Bike by David Shannon

3. Duck On A Bike

By: David Shannon

4.10

Format: 0 pages, Hardcover

One day down on the farm, Duck got a wild idea. "I bet I could ride a bike," he thought. He waddled… read more

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  • picture books
  • animals
  • storytime
  • childrens
Cover of You Don't Want a Unicorn! by Liz Climo, Ame Dyckman

4. You Don't Want a Unicorn!

By: Liz Climo , Ame Dyckman

3.50

Format: 142 pages, Hardcover

Be careful what pet you wish for in the newest picture book from fan-favorite author Ame Dyckman an… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • storytime

5. In the Tall, Tall Grass

By: Denise Fleming

3.60

Format: 208 pages, Hardcover

If you were a fuzzy caterpillar crawling through the tall, tall grass on a sunny afternoon, what wo… read more

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6. This is Not My Hat

By: Jon Klassen

3.91

Format: 631 pages, Hardcover

When a tiny fish shoots into view wearing a round blue topper (which happens to fit him perfectly),… read more

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7. Pig the Winner

By: Aaron Blabey

4.40

Format: 192 pages, Hardcover

Pig was a pug and I'm sorry to say if he didn't come first it would ruin his day. Won't he ever lea… read more

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8. It's Only Stanley

By: Jon Agee

3.20

Format: 160 pages, Hardcover

Fans of Jon Klassen and Oliver Jeffers will love this mischievously funny read-aloud from award-win… read more

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9. 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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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • storytime
Cover of The Bad Seed (The Food Group #1) by Jory John

10. The Bad Seed (The Food Group #1)

By: Jory John

4.33

Format: 40 pages, Kindle Edition

This is a book about a bad seed. A baaaaaaaaaad seed. How bad? Do you really want to know? He has a… read more

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  • childrens
  • storytime
Cover of The Cool Bean (The Food Group #3) by Jory John

11. The Cool Bean (The Food Group #3)

By: Jory John

4.41

Format: 33 pages, Hardcover

Everyone knows the cool beans. They’re sooooo cool. And then there’s the uncool has-bean . . . … read more

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  • childrens
  • storytime
"Throughout all of this, I realised that it's not about how you look or any of that other silly stuff. It's about a wink or nod or a smile at just the right moment. It's about dusting somebody off, he…"

-Jory John, The Cool Bean (The Food Group #3)

Cover of The Sour Grape (The Food Group #6) by Jory John

12. The Sour Grape (The Food Group #6)

By: Jory John

4.40

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

The Sour Grape holds grudges for every reason under the sun. Lime never returned a scarf they borro… read more

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  • childrens
  • storytime
Cover of Simon and the Better Bone by Corey R. Tabor

13. 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

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  • animals
  • storytime
  • childrens
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14. 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

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  • animals
  • storytime
  • childrens
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15. Lucky Duck

By: Greg Pizzoli

4.04

Format: 49 pages, Kindle Edition

From Geisel Award-winning author Greg Pizzoli comes a hilarious picture book about a duck who learn… read more

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  • animals
  • storytime
  • childrens
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16. Mel Fell

By: Corey R. Tabor

4.47

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

A tale about self-confidence and taking a leap of faith, starring a kingfisher. Sometimes, you m… read more

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  • animals
  • storytime
  • childrens
Cover of See the Cat: Three Stories About a Dog by David LaRochelle

17. See the Cat: Three Stories About a Dog

By: David LaRochelle

4.40

Format: 64 pages, Hardcover

Move over, Spot. . . . spoofing classic primers, Max the Dog talks back to the book in a twist in t… read more

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  • picture books
  • animals
  • childrens
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18. Lou

By: Breanna Carzoo

4.09

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Don't miss this humorous and heartwarming picture book by debut creator Breanna Carzoo about an unl… read more

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  • animals
  • storytime
  • childrens
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19. Flat Cat

By: Tara Lazar

3.80

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

From Pete Oswald, New York Times bestselling illustrator of the Bad Seed series, and Tara Lazar, cr… read more

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  • animals
  • storytime
  • childrens
Cover of Norman Didn't Do It!: (Yes, He Did) by Ryan T.  Higgins

20. Norman Didn't Do It!: (Yes, He Did)

By: Ryan T. Higgins

4.34

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

Norman is a porcupine. Mildred is a tree. Norman and Mildred are best friends. Just the two of them… read more

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  • picture books
  • animals
  • storytime
  • childrens
Cover of Julián Is a Mermaid by Jessica     Love

21. Julián Is a Mermaid

By: Jessica Love

4.51

Format: 80 pages, Hardcover

In an exuberant picture book, a glimpse of costumed mermaids leaves one boy flooded with wonder and… read more

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  • childrens
  • storytime
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22. Invisible Things

By: Andy J Pizza

4.29

Format: 52 pages, Kindle Edition

This creatively wacky exploration of the invisible things that make up the human experience encoura… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of Pig the Monster (Pig the Pug) by Aaron Blabey

23. Pig the Monster (Pig the Pug)

By: Aaron Blabey

3.93

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Pig the Pug celebrates Halloween in this picture book from #1 New York Times bestselling author-ill… read more

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  • animals
  • storytime
  • childrens
Cover of A Very Cranky Book by Angela DiTerlizzi

24. A Very Cranky Book

By: Angela DiTerlizzi

3.44

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

The first picture book collaboration from bestselling husband-and-wife team Tony and Angela DiTerli… read more

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  • childrens
  • storytime
Cover of The Scariest Kitten in the World by Kate Messner

25. The Scariest Kitten in the World

By: Kate Messner

3.90

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

WARNING! This is a VERY scary story. It is the most spine-chilling story anyone could ever read. It… read more

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  • animals
  • storytime
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26. The Button Book

By: Sally Nicholls

3.89

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Here’s a button. I wonder what happens when you press it? From a singing button to a tickle button,… read more

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  • animals
  • storytime
  • childrens
Cover of Llama Destroys the World (A Llama Book, 1) by Jonathan Stutzman

27. Llama Destroys the World (A Llama Book, 1)

By: Jonathan Stutzman

4.02

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Meet Llama, the next great picture-book megastar, who has most definitely driven a bus and who love… read more

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  • animals
  • storytime
  • childrens
Cover of The Chicken Who Couldn't by Jan  Thomas

28. The Chicken Who Couldn't

By: Jan Thomas

3.82

Format: 56 pages, Hardcover

After falling out of Farmer’s truck, Chicken must find his own way home.It has not been a good day … read more

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  • animals
  • storytime
  • childrens
Cover of Greenlight by Breanna Carzoo

29. 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
  • storytime
Cover of Elephants Do Not Belong in Trees by Russ Willms

30. Elephants Do Not Belong in Trees

By: Russ Willms

3.67

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

"Elephants do not belong in trees. It’s not natural. It makes other animals uncomfortable." This is… read more

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  • animals
  • storytime
  • childrens
Cover of Super Sleepover! (Simon and Chester Book #2) by Cale Atkinson

31. Super Sleepover! (Simon and Chester Book #2)

By: Cale Atkinson

4.36

Format: 88 pages, Hardcover

Join Simon and Chester in their second adventure featuring all the ups-and-downs of a sleepover par… read more

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  • childrens

27 best-selling childrens books like Elephants Do Not Belong in Trees by Russ Willms

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Dragon Was Terrible

Kelly DiPucchio , Greg Pizzoli

4.21

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4.10

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4.32

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4.40

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