31 Best childrens books like The Depth of the Lake and the Height of the Sky by Kim Jihyun

Cover of The Depth of the Lake and the Height of the Sky by Kim Jihyun

The Depth of the Lake and the Height of the Sky

By: Kim Jihyun

4.27

Format: 24 pages, Hardcover

'Astonishing to behold.' — The New York Times It's summertime and a boy and his dog are leaving beh…

If you liked the childrens plot in The Depth of the Lake and the Height of the Sky by Kim Jihyun , here is a list of 31 books like this:

Cover of Big by Vashti Harrison

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 Kim Jihyun's The Depth of the Lake and the Height of the Sky

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
  • juvenile
Cover of Hot Dog by Doug Salati

2. Hot Dog

By: Doug Salati

4.29

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

From a critically acclaimed creator comes this summery picture book featuring an overheated--and ov… read more

Similar categories in Doug Salati's Hot Dog book and Kim Jihyun's The Depth of the Lake and the Height of the Sky

  • childrens
  • adventure
  • picture books
  • dogs
  • fiction
  • nature
Cover of Knight Owl (The Knight Owl Series, 1) by Christopher Denise

3. Knight Owl (The Knight Owl Series, 1)

By: Christopher Denise

4.51

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

A Caldecott Honor Winner and  New York Times  Bestseller!  A determined Owl builds strength and … read more

Similar categories in Christopher Denise's Knight Owl (The Knight Owl Series, 1) book and Kim Jihyun's The Depth of the Lake and the Height of the Sky

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
  • juvenile
Cover of Berry Song by Michaela Goade

4. Berry Song

By: Michaela Goade

4.43

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Caldecott Medalist Michaela Goade's first self-authored picture book is a celebration of the land s… read more

Similar categories in Michaela Goade's Berry Song book and Kim Jihyun's The Depth of the Lake and the Height of the Sky

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • family
  • fiction
  • environment
  • nature
  • juvenile
Cover of Where Butterflies Fill the Sky by Zahra Marwan

5. Where Butterflies Fill the Sky

By: Zahra Marwan

3.86

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

An evocative picture book debut that tells the true story of the author's immigration from Kuwait t… read more

Similar categories in Zahra Marwan's Where Butterflies Fill the Sky book and Kim Jihyun's The Depth of the Lake and the Height of the Sky

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • family
  • juvenile
Cover of Love in the Library by Maggie Tokuda-Hall

6. Love in the Library

By: Maggie Tokuda-Hall

4.47

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Set in an internment camp where the United States cruelly detained Japanese Americans during WWII a… read more

Similar categories in Maggie Tokuda-Hall's Love in the Library book and Kim Jihyun's The Depth of the Lake and the Height of the Sky

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of Every Dog in the Neighborhood by Philip C. Stead

7. Every Dog in the Neighborhood

By: Philip C. Stead

4.36

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Louis and his eccentric Grandma set out to count every dog in the neighborhood when they find out a… read more

Similar categories in Philip C. Stead's Every Dog in the Neighborhood book and Kim Jihyun's The Depth of the Lake and the Height of the Sky

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • dogs
  • family
  • fiction
  • juvenile
Cover of Lucky Duck by Greg Pizzoli

8. 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

Similar categories in Greg Pizzoli's Lucky Duck book and Kim Jihyun's The Depth of the Lake and the Height of the Sky

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
  • juvenile
Cover of The Rock from the Sky by Jon Klassen

9. The Rock from the Sky

By: Jon Klassen

4.19

Format: 96 pages, Hardcover

Look up! Turtle really likes standing in his favorite spot. He likes it so much that he asks his… read more

Similar categories in Jon Klassen's The Rock from the Sky book and Kim Jihyun's The Depth of the Lake and the Height of the Sky

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of The World Belonged to Us by Jacqueline Woodson

10. The World Belonged to Us

By: Jacqueline Woodson

4.47

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Two children's book superstars join forces to celebrate the joy and freedom of summer in the city, … read more

Similar categories in Jacqueline Woodson's The World Belonged to Us book and Kim Jihyun's The Depth of the Lake and the Height of the Sky

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of Farmhouse by Sophie  Blackall

11. 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 Kim Jihyun's The Depth of the Lake and the Height of the Sky

  • art
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • family
  • fiction
  • juvenile
Cover of Lizzy and the Cloud by Terry Fan

12. Lizzy and the Cloud

By: Terry Fan

4.40

Format: 56 pages, Hardcover

The tale of a young girl who cares for her pet cloud as it grows. It’s a little out of fashion t… read more

Similar categories in Terry Fan's Lizzy and the Cloud book and Kim Jihyun's The Depth of the Lake and the Height of the Sky

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • nature
  • juvenile
Cover of In Every Life by Marla Frazee

13. 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 Kim Jihyun's The Depth of the Lake and the Height of the Sky

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • family
  • fiction
  • nature
  • juvenile
Cover of Remember by Joy Harjo

14. 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 Kim Jihyun's The Depth of the Lake and the Height of the Sky

  • art
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • family
  • nature
  • juvenile
Cover of Evergreen by Matthew Cordell

15. 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 Kim Jihyun's The Depth of the Lake and the Height of the Sky

  • childrens
  • adventure
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • family
  • nature
  • juvenile
Cover of The Flamingo by Guojing

16. The Flamingo

By: Guojing

4.39

Format: 144 pages, Library Binding

From a highly acclaimed illustrator comes a stunning graphic novel filled with adventure and wonder… read more

Similar categories in Guojing's The Flamingo book and Kim Jihyun's The Depth of the Lake and the Height of the Sky

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • family
  • fiction
  • juvenile
Cover of Tía Fortuna's New Home: A Jewish Cuban Journey by Ruth Behar

17. Tía Fortuna's New Home: A Jewish Cuban Journey

By: Ruth Behar

4.22

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

A poignant multicultural ode to family and what it means to create a home as one girl helps her Tía… read more

Similar categories in Ruth Behar's Tía Fortuna's New Home: A Jewish Cuban Journey book and Kim Jihyun's The Depth of the Lake and the Height of the Sky

  • family
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
"We come from people who found hope wherever they went."

-Ruth Behar, Tía Fortuna's New Home: A Jewish Cuban Journey

Cover of The Great Zapfino by Mac Barnett

18. The Great Zapfino

By: Mac Barnett

4.01

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

When The Great Zapfino climbs to the top of the circus platform, all eyes are on him, waiting for h… read more

Similar categories in Mac Barnett's The Great Zapfino book and Kim Jihyun's The Depth of the Lake and the Height of the Sky

  • art
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • juvenile
Cover of Nigel and the Moon by Antwan Eady

19. Nigel and the Moon

By: Antwan Eady

4.31

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

From debut author Antwan Eady and artist Gracey Zhang comes a glowing tale about the young dreaming… read more

Similar categories in Antwan Eady's Nigel and the Moon book and Kim Jihyun's The Depth of the Lake and the Height of the Sky

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • family
  • fiction
  • juvenile
Cover of Nour's Secret Library by Wafa' Tarnowska

20. Nour's Secret Library

By: Wafa' Tarnowska

4.35

Format: 32 pages, Paperback

Forced to take shelter when their Syrian city is plagued with bombings, young Nour and her cousin b… read more

Similar categories in Wafa' Tarnowska's Nour's Secret Library book and Kim Jihyun's The Depth of the Lake and the Height of the Sky

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • family
"When we read, we see the world through others’ eyes. Our differences seem smaller, and the divisions that lead to war can break down."

-Wafa' Tarnowska, Nour's Secret Library

Cover of The Fire of Stars: The Life and Brilliance of the Woman Who Discovered What Stars Are Made Of by Kirsten W. Larson

21. 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 Kim Jihyun's The Depth of the Lake and the Height of the Sky

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • juvenile
Cover of Night Lunch by Eric Fan

22. Night Lunch

By: Eric Fan

3.78

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

A mysterious cook whips up midnight meals for fellow night owls in a lavish lunch cart while a hung… read more

Similar categories in Eric Fan's Night Lunch book and Kim Jihyun's The Depth of the Lake and the Height of the Sky

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
  • juvenile
Cover of A Day for Sandcastles by JonArno Lawson

23. A Day for Sandcastles

By: JonArno Lawson

3.90

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

A dazzling wordless picture book celebrates creative problem-solving, teamwork, and the sun-splashe… read more

Similar categories in JonArno Lawson's A Day for Sandcastles book and Kim Jihyun's The Depth of the Lake and the Height of the Sky

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • family
  • fiction
  • nature
  • juvenile
Cover of Still This Love Goes On by Buffy Sainte-Marie

24. Still This Love Goes On

By: Buffy Sainte-Marie

4.31

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

A love letter to Indigenous communities everywhere, this picture book gorgeously illustrated by Jul… read more

Similar categories in Buffy Sainte-Marie's Still This Love Goes On book and Kim Jihyun's The Depth of the Lake and the Height of the Sky

  • family
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • nature
Cover of Ancient Night by David  Bowles

25. Ancient Night

By: David Bowles

3.81

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

At the start of things, the elders say, the universe was hushed and still. The moon alone shone bri… read more

Similar categories in David Bowles's Ancient Night book and Kim Jihyun's The Depth of the Lake and the Height of the Sky

  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of Yellow Dog Blues by Alice Faye Duncan

26. Yellow Dog Blues

By: Alice Faye Duncan

3.60

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

The New York Times  New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award (2022) A lyric… read more

Similar categories in Alice Faye Duncan's Yellow Dog Blues book and Kim Jihyun's The Depth of the Lake and the Height of the Sky

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • dogs
  • adventure
Cover of Ahoy! by Sophie Blackall

27. Ahoy!

By: Sophie Blackall

4.09

Format: 48 pages, Library Binding

Join a child captain and parent first mate as they embark on a wild high seas adventure…all without… read more

Similar categories in Sophie Blackall's Ahoy! book and Kim Jihyun's The Depth of the Lake and the Height of the Sky

  • childrens
  • adventure
  • picture books
  • family
  • fiction
Cover of Little Houses by Kevin Henkes

28. Little Houses

By: Kevin Henkes

3.88

Format: 40 pages, Library Binding

When a young girl visits her grandparents at the beach, she stays in a little house and walks along… read more

Similar categories in Kevin Henkes's Little Houses book and Kim Jihyun's The Depth of the Lake and the Height of the Sky

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • family
  • fiction
  • environment
  • nature
  • juvenile
Cover of Luminous: Living Things That Light Up the Night by Julia Kuo

29. Luminous: Living Things That Light Up the Night

By: Julia Kuo

4.17

Format: 44 pages, Hardcover

Kids 4 to 8 will marvel at the brightly glowing creatures and other living organisms in this stunni… read more

Similar categories in Julia Kuo's Luminous: Living Things That Light Up the Night book and Kim Jihyun's The Depth of the Lake and the Height of the Sky

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • nature
Cover of The Depth of the Lake and the Height of the Sky by Kim Jihyun

30. The Depth of the Lake and the Height of the Sky

By: Kim Jihyun

4.27

Format: 24 pages, Hardcover

'Astonishing to behold.' — The New York Times It's summertime and a boy and his dog are leaving beh… read more

Similar categories in Kim Jihyun's The Depth of the Lake and the Height of the Sky book and Kim Jihyun's The Depth of the Lake and the Height of the Sky

  • art
  • childrens
  • adventure
  • picture books
  • dogs
  • fiction
  • family
  • environment
  • nature
  • juvenile
Cover of Bye Land, Bye Sea by René Spencer

31. Bye Land, Bye Sea

By: René Spencer

3.87

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Two children from different backgrounds show that friendship has no language in this epic bilingual… read more

Similar categories in René Spencer's Bye Land, Bye Sea book and Kim Jihyun's The Depth of the Lake and the Height of the Sky

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
  • adventure

24 must-read fiction books like The Depth of the Lake and the Height of the Sky by Kim Jihyun

Transform Your Habits

Big

Vashti Harrison

4.66

Transform Your Habits

Hot Dog

Doug Salati

4.29

Transform Your Habits

Knight Owl (The Knight Owl Series, 1)

Christopher Denise

4.51

Transform Your Habits

Berry Song

Michaela Goade

4.43

View all the books

29 must-read fiction books like A Day for Sandcastles by JonArno Lawson

Transform Your Habits

Hot Dog

Doug Salati

4.29

Transform Your Habits

Knight Owl (The Knight Owl Series, 1)

Christopher Denise

4.51

Transform Your Habits

Berry Song

Michaela Goade

4.43

Transform Your Habits

The Truth About Dragons

Julie Leung

4.38

View all the books

Never miss a story from us, get weekly updates in your inbox.