13 must-read storytime books like The Magic of Letters by Tony Johnston

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The Magic of Letters

By: Tony Johnston

3.51

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Letters are MAGIC. When you know their secrets, like a bright bird, you take flight. Hop along with…

If you liked the storytime plot in The Magic of Letters by Tony Johnston , here is a list of 13 books like this:

Cover of The Legend of the Poinsettia by Tomie dePaola

1. The Legend of the Poinsettia

By: Tomie dePaola

4.21

Format: 32 pages, Paperback

In Mexico, the poinsettia is called "flor de la Nochebuenao," flower of the Holy Night. At Christma… read more

Similar categories in Tomie dePaola's The Legend of the Poinsettia book and Tony Johnston's The Magic of Letters

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of The Bears' Picnic by Stan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain

2. The Bears' Picnic

By: Stan Berenstain , Jan Berenstain

3.24

Format: None pages,

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Similar categories in Stan Berenstain's The Bears' Picnic book and Tony Johnston's The Magic of Letters

  • humor
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of I am Amelia Earhart by Brad Meltzer

3. I am Amelia Earhart

By: Brad Meltzer

2.50

Format: 62 pages,

We can all be heroes. That's the inspiring message of this lively, collectible picture book biograp… read more

Similar categories in Brad Meltzer's I am Amelia Earhart book and Tony Johnston's The Magic of Letters

  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of Preaching to the Chickens by E.B. Lewis, Jabari Asim

4. Preaching to the Chickens

By: E.B. Lewis , Jabari Asim

3.80

Format: 384 pages, Hardcover

A glimpse into the boyhood of Civil Rights leader John Lewis. John wants to be a preacher when he g… read more

Similar categories in E.B. Lewis's Preaching to the Chickens book and Tony Johnston's The Magic of Letters

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

5. 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

Similar categories in Esphyr Slobodkina's Caps for Sale: A Tale of a Peddler, Some Monkeys and Their Monkey Business book and Tony Johnston's The Magic of Letters

  • childrens
  • humor
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • storytime

6. Extra Yarn

By: Mac Barnett , Jon Klassen

3.88

Format: 144 pages, Hardcover

This looks like an ordinary box full of ordinary yarn. But it turns out it isn't. read more

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7. Have a Little Faith: a True Story

By: Mitch Albom

4.67

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

In Have a Little Faith, Mitch Albom offers a beautifully written story of a remarkable eight-year j… read more

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8. And Then It's Spring

By: Julie Fogliano , Erin E. Stead

3.26

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Following a snow-filled winter, a young boy and his dog decide that they've had enough of all that … read more

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9. Garlic and Sapphires: The Secret Life of a Critic in Disguise

By: Ruth Reichl

4.54

Format: 608 pages, Paperback

Ruth Reichl, world-renowned food critic and editor in chief of Gourmet magazine, knows a thing or t… read more

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10. 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 Tony Johnston's The Magic of Letters

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • storytime
  • juvenile
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11. 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 Tony Johnston's The Magic of Letters

  • picture books
  • childrens
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12. First Day Critter Jitters

By: Jory John

4.25

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

It's almost the first day of school, and the animals are nervous. Sloth worries about getting there… read more

Similar categories in Jory John's First Day Critter Jitters book and Tony Johnston's The Magic of Letters

  • childrens
  • humor
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • storytime
  • juvenile
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13. Dark on Light

By: Dianne White

3.89

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

As the sun sets, three siblings discover nature’s nighttime beauty in this soothingly rhythmic and … read more

Similar categories in Dianne White's Dark on Light book and Tony Johnston's The Magic of Letters

  • storytime
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of Bluey: Fruit Bat: A Glow-in-the-Dark Book by Bluey

14. Bluey: Fruit Bat: A Glow-in-the-Dark Book

By: Bluey

4.38

Format: 24 pages, Board book

"You mean fruit bats don't need to go to bed now?"It's bedtime, but Bluey doesn't want to go to sle… read more

Similar categories in Bluey's Bluey: Fruit Bat: A Glow-in-the-Dark Book book and Tony Johnston's The Magic of Letters

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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15. Big Dreams, Small Fish

By: Paula Cohen

4.08

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

In the new country, Shirley and her family all have big dreams. Take the family store: Shirley has … read more

Similar categories in Paula Cohen's Big Dreams, Small Fish book and Tony Johnston's The Magic of Letters

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
  • juvenile
Cover of I Lost My Tooth! (Unlimited Squirrels, #1) by Mo Willems

16. I Lost My Tooth! (Unlimited Squirrels, #1)

By: Mo Willems

4.07

Format: 96 pages, Hardcover

Mo Willems, creator of the revolutionary, award-winning, best-selling Elephant & Piggie series, is … read more

Similar categories in Mo Willems's I Lost My Tooth! (Unlimited Squirrels, #1) book and Tony Johnston's The Magic of Letters

  • humor
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of Everybody in the Red Brick Building by Anne Wynter

17. Everybody in the Red Brick Building

By: Anne Wynter

4.04

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

A fresh, urban take on bedtime stories in the spirit of The House That Jack Built and Chicka Chicka… read more

Similar categories in Anne Wynter's Everybody in the Red Brick Building book and Tony Johnston's The Magic of Letters

  • childrens
  • humor
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • storytime
Cover of Beneath by Cori Doerrfeld

18. 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 Tony Johnston's The Magic of Letters

  • storytime
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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19. Golden Threads

By: Suzanne Del Rizzo

4.23

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

When a storm sweeps Emi’s beloved stuffed fox away from their mountain home, he ends up tattered an… read more

Similar categories in Suzanne Del Rizzo's Golden Threads book and Tony Johnston's The Magic of Letters

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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20. The Blur

By: Minh Lê

4.31

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Meet a child with superhero-like abilities . . . and the parents who are racing to keep up with her… read more

Similar categories in Minh Lê's The Blur book and Tony Johnston's The Magic of Letters

  • childrens
  • humor
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • storytime
Cover of I Want to Sleep Under the Stars! (Unlimited Squirrels, #3) by Mo Willems

21. I Want to Sleep Under the Stars! (Unlimited Squirrels, #3)

By: Mo Willems

3.91

Format: 96 pages, Hardcover

Mo Willems, creator of the revolutionary, award-winning, best-selling Elephant & Piggie books, has … read more

Similar categories in Mo Willems's I Want to Sleep Under the Stars! (Unlimited Squirrels, #3) book and Tony Johnston's The Magic of Letters

  • childrens
  • humor
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • juvenile
Cover of Guess What!? (Unlimited Squirrels, #4) by Mo Willems

22. Guess What!? (Unlimited Squirrels, #4)

By: Mo Willems

3.91

Format: 96 pages, Hardcover

In Guess What!?, Zoom Squirrel is excited to go to the beach. But what will happen when Zoomy and p… read more

Similar categories in Mo Willems's Guess What!? (Unlimited Squirrels, #4) book and Tony Johnston's The Magic of Letters

  • childrens
  • humor
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • juvenile
Cover of In the Night Garden by Carin Berger

23. 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 Tony Johnston's The Magic of Letters

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • storytime
  • juvenile
Cover of The Hiking Viking by Laura Gehl

24. The Hiking Viking

By: Laura Gehl

3.93

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

While the other Vikings love to holler and howl and battle and brawl, Leif prefers spending time by… read more

Similar categories in Laura Gehl's The Hiking Viking book and Tony Johnston's The Magic of Letters

  • storytime
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of How to Draw a Happy Cat by Ethan T. Berlin

25. How to Draw a Happy Cat

By: Ethan T. Berlin

3.78

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

A "How to Draw" lesson spins hilariously out of control when Cat just won't stay happy! This relata… read more

Similar categories in Ethan T. Berlin's How to Draw a Happy Cat book and Tony Johnston's The Magic of Letters

  • humor
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of Who is the Mystery Reader? (Unlimited Squirrels, #2) by Mo Willems

26. Who is the Mystery Reader? (Unlimited Squirrels, #2)

By: Mo Willems

3.87

Format: 96 pages, Hardcover

From Mo Willems, creator of the revolutionary, award-winning, best-selling Elephant & Piggie books,… read more

Similar categories in Mo Willems's Who is the Mystery Reader? (Unlimited Squirrels, #2) book and Tony Johnston's The Magic of Letters

  • childrens
  • humor
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • writing
  • juvenile
Cover of The Magic of Letters by Tony Johnston

27. The Magic of Letters

By: Tony Johnston

3.51

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Letters are MAGIC. When you know their secrets, like a bright bird, you take flight. Hop along with… read more

Similar categories in Tony Johnston's The Magic of Letters book and Tony Johnston's The Magic of Letters

  • childrens
  • humor
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • writing
  • storytime
  • juvenile
Cover of No More Naps!: A Story for When You're Wide-Awake and Definitely NOT Tired by Chris Grabenstein

28. No More Naps!: A Story for When You're Wide-Awake and Definitely NOT Tired

By: Chris Grabenstein

3.78

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

It’s time for a nap but, just like stubborn toddlers everywhere, Annalise Devin McFleece won’t have… read more

Similar categories in Chris Grabenstein's No More Naps!: A Story for When You're Wide-Awake and Definitely NOT Tired book and Tony Johnston's The Magic of Letters

  • childrens
  • humor
  • picture books
  • storytime
  • juvenile
Cover of The Story of a Story by Deborah Hopkinson

29. The Story of a Story

By: Deborah Hopkinson

3.93

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Help young readers become young writers with this sweet picture book about a child finding the word… read more

Similar categories in Deborah Hopkinson's The Story of a Story book and Tony Johnston's The Magic of Letters

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • writing
  • storytime
  • juvenile
Cover of Sleep, Sheep! by Kerry Lyn Sparrow

30. Sleep, Sheep!

By: Kerry Lyn Sparrow

3.84

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

There are lots of things Duncan likes about bedtime --- the stories, the pajamas, the bubblegum-fla… read more

Similar categories in Kerry Lyn Sparrow's Sleep, Sheep! book and Tony Johnston's The Magic of Letters

  • childrens
  • humor
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • storytime
Cover of The Day I Forgot to Wash My Hands by Anna W. Bardaus

31. The Day I Forgot to Wash My Hands

By: Anna W. Bardaus

4.55

Format: 30 pages, Paperback

The silly, funny, fantastic story of a boy who didn't wash his hands and the crazy consequences tha… read more

Similar categories in Anna W. Bardaus's The Day I Forgot to Wash My Hands book and Tony Johnston's The Magic of Letters

  • picture books
  • childrens

22 Top fiction books like The Magic of Letters by Tony Johnston

Transform Your Habits

The Legend of the Poinsettia

Tomie dePaola

4.21

Transform Your Habits

The Bears' Picnic

Stan Berenstain , Jan Berenstain

3.24

Transform Your Habits

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

Esphyr Slobodkina

3.76

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Vashti Harrison

4.66

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17 Top childrens books like No More Naps!: A Story for When You're Wide-Awake and Definitely NOT Tired by Chris Grabenstein

Transform Your Habits

Chester's Back!

Mélanie Watt

4.24

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Big

Vashti Harrison

4.66

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Grumpy Monkey

Suzanne Lang

4.39

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Meesha Makes Friends (Big Bright Feelings)

Tom Percival

4.28

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