17 Best storytime books like Hopefully the Scarecrow by Michelle Houts

Cover of Hopefully the Scarecrow by Michelle Houts

Hopefully the Scarecrow

By: Michelle Houts

4.20

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

"A beautifully crafted friendship tale that’s just right for storytime." -- Kirkus The perfect Fal…

If you liked the storytime plot in Hopefully the Scarecrow by Michelle Houts , here is a list of 17 books like this:

Cover of Sophie's Squash by Pat Zietlow Miller, Anne Wilsdorf

1. Sophie's Squash

By: Pat Zietlow Miller , Anne Wilsdorf

4.27

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

On a trip to the farmers' market with her parents, Sophie chooses a squash, but instead of letting … read more

Similar categories in Pat Zietlow Miller's Sophie's Squash book and Michelle Houts's Hopefully the Scarecrow

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • gardening
  • fiction
  • storytime
Cover of Fletcher and the Falling Leaves by Tiphanie Beeke, Julia Rawlinson

2. Fletcher and the Falling Leaves

By: Tiphanie Beeke , Julia Rawlinson

4.19

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Celebrate fall with the sweet and charming Fletcher the fox! As the leaves fall from his favorite t… read more

Similar categories in Tiphanie Beeke's Fletcher and the Falling Leaves book and Michelle Houts's Hopefully the Scarecrow

  • storytime
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of Creepy Carrots! by None, Peter  Brown

3. Creepy Carrots!

By: None , Peter Brown

4.29

Format: 288 pages, Hardcover

The Twilight Zone comes to the carrot patch in this clever picture book parable about a rabbit who … read more

Similar categories in None's Creepy Carrots! book and Michelle Houts's Hopefully the Scarecrow

  • storytime
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of Goodbye Summer, Hello Autumn by Kenard Pak

4. Goodbye Summer, Hello Autumn

By: Kenard Pak

4.03

Format: 480 pages, Hardcover

As trees sway in the cool breeze, blue jays head south, and leaves change their colors, everyone kn… read more

Similar categories in Kenard Pak's Goodbye Summer, Hello Autumn book and Michelle Houts's Hopefully the Scarecrow

  • storytime
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of A Very Brave Witch by Alison McGhee, Harry Bliss

5. A Very Brave Witch

By: Alison McGhee , Harry Bliss

2.83

Format: 124 pages, Hardcover

On the far side of town in a big dark house lives a brave little witch. She has heard lots and lots… read more

Similar categories in Alison McGhee's A Very Brave Witch book and Michelle Houts's Hopefully the Scarecrow

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of They All Saw a Cat by Brendan Wenzel

6. They All Saw a Cat

By: Brendan Wenzel

3.13

Format: 192 pages, Hardcover

The cat walked through the world, with its whiskers, ears, and paws . . . In this celebration of ob… read more

Similar categories in Brendan Wenzel's They All Saw a Cat book and Michelle Houts's Hopefully the Scarecrow

  • storytime
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction

7. If You Take a Mouse to the Movies

By: Laura Joffe Numeroff , Felicia Bond

2.00

Format: None pages, Hardcover

Mouse celebrates the holidays in this picture book in the beloved #1 New York Times bestselling If … read more

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8. Creepy Pair of Underwear!

By: None , Peter Brown

4.67

Format: 112 pages, Hardcover

Jasper Rabbit is NOT a little bunny anymore. He's not afraid of the dark, and he's definitely not a… read more

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9. Fall Walk

By: Virginia Brimhall Snow

4.07

Format: None pages, Hardcover

Learn about autumn leaves through a lyrical tale with illustrations and activities With beautiful i… 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 Michelle Houts's Hopefully the Scarecrow

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

11. 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 Michelle Houts's Hopefully the Scarecrow

  • storytime
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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12. The Leaf Thief

By: Alice Hemming

4.15

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

A brilliantly funny picture book about seasons, written by Alice Hemming and illustrated by Nicola … read more

Similar categories in Alice Hemming's The Leaf Thief book and Michelle Houts's Hopefully the Scarecrow

  • storytime
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of Creepy Crayon! by Aaron Reynolds

13. Creepy Crayon!

By: Aaron Reynolds

4.32

Format: 42 pages, Hardcover

A #1 New York Times bestseller! From the team behind the New York Times bestselling Creepy Carro… read more

Similar categories in Aaron Reynolds's Creepy Crayon! book and Michelle Houts's Hopefully the Scarecrow

  • storytime
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of The Puppets of Spelhorst by Kate DiCamillo

14. The Puppets of Spelhorst

By: Kate DiCamillo

4.19

Format: 149 pages, Hardcover

From master storyteller Kate DiCamillo comes an original fairy tale—with enchanting illustrations b… read more

Similar categories in Kate DiCamillo's The Puppets of Spelhorst book and Michelle Houts's Hopefully the Scarecrow

  • childrens
  • fiction
"The moon has no master," said the owl. "The moon is its own king." "Or queen," said the girl. The moon rose higher."

-Kate DiCamillo, The Puppets of Spelhorst

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15. 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

Similar categories in Sophie Blackall's If I Was a Horse book and Michelle Houts's Hopefully the Scarecrow

  • storytime
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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16. Remember Us

By: Jacqueline Woodson

4.27

Format: 192 pages, Hardcover

National Book Award winner Jacqueline Woodson brings readers a powerful story that delves deeply in… read more

Similar categories in Jacqueline Woodson's Remember Us book and Michelle Houts's Hopefully the Scarecrow

  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of Evergreen by Matthew Cordell

17. 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 Michelle Houts's Hopefully the Scarecrow

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of The Little Ghost Who Was a Quilt (A Little Ghost Quilt Book) by Riel Nason

18. The Little Ghost Who Was a Quilt (A Little Ghost Quilt Book)

By: Riel Nason

4.35

Format: 42 pages, Hardcover

When you're a quilt instead of a sheet, being a ghost is hard! An adorable picture book for fans of… read more

Similar categories in Riel Nason's The Little Ghost Who Was a Quilt (A Little Ghost Quilt Book) book and Michelle Houts's Hopefully the Scarecrow

  • storytime
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of Hippos Remain Calm by Sandra Boynton

19. Hippos Remain Calm

By: Sandra Boynton

3.53

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Catch up with the party-loving hippos from Hippos Go Berserk! in this long-awaited picture book mor… read more

Similar categories in Sandra Boynton's Hippos Remain Calm book and Michelle Houts's Hopefully the Scarecrow

  • storytime
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of Mushroom Rain by Laura K. Zimmermann

20. Mushroom Rain

By: Laura K. Zimmermann

4.37

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

What can smell like bubble gum, glow neon green at night, be poisonous and yet still eaten by human… read more

Similar categories in Laura K. Zimmermann's Mushroom Rain book and Michelle Houts's Hopefully the Scarecrow

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • storytime
Cover of It's Fall! (Celebrate the Seasons, 1) by Renee Kurilla

21. It's Fall! (Celebrate the Seasons, 1)

By: Renee Kurilla

4.23

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

An homage to the joys of the season—from jumping into piles of leaves, to trick-or-treating, to bak… read more

Similar categories in Renee Kurilla's It's Fall! (Celebrate the Seasons, 1) book and Michelle Houts's Hopefully the Scarecrow

  • storytime
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of Wombats Are Pretty Weird: A (Not So) Serious Guide by Abi Cushman

22. Wombats Are Pretty Weird: A (Not So) Serious Guide

By: Abi Cushman

4.48

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Wombats might be pretty weird, but they’re pretty awesome, too! Wombats Are Pretty Weird is funny, … read more

Similar categories in Abi Cushman's Wombats Are Pretty Weird: A (Not So) Serious Guide book and Michelle Houts's Hopefully the Scarecrow

  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of Mother of Sharks by Melissa Cristina Márquez

23. Mother of Sharks

By: Melissa Cristina Márquez

4.18

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

Forbes 30 Under 30 Honoree and globally renowned shark scientist Melissa Cristina Márquez teams up … read more

Similar categories in Melissa Cristina Márquez's Mother of Sharks book and Michelle Houts's Hopefully the Scarecrow

  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of The Most Serious Fart by Mike Bender

24. The Most Serious Fart

By: Mike Bender

3.71

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

The Most Serious Fart is a seriously fun children's illustrated picture book about not taking ourse… read more

Similar categories in Mike Bender's The Most Serious Fart book and Michelle Houts's Hopefully the Scarecrow

  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of Amara's Farm (Where in the Garden #1) by JaNay Brown-Wood

25. Amara's Farm (Where in the Garden #1)

By: JaNay Brown-Wood

4.06

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

A young girl searches for pumpkins on her farm in this joyful celebration of cool-weather fruits an… read more

Similar categories in JaNay Brown-Wood's Amara's Farm (Where in the Garden #1) book and Michelle Houts's Hopefully the Scarecrow

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • gardening
  • fiction
  • storytime
Cover of Hopefully the Scarecrow by Michelle Houts

26. Hopefully the Scarecrow

By: Michelle Houts

4.20

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

"A beautifully crafted friendship tale that’s just right for storytime." -- Kirkus The perfect Fal… read more

Similar categories in Michelle Houts's Hopefully the Scarecrow book and Michelle Houts's Hopefully the Scarecrow

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • gardening
  • fiction
  • storytime
Cover of The Pie That Molly Grew by Sue Heavenrich

27. The Pie That Molly Grew

By: Sue Heavenrich

3.97

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Using "The House That Jack Built" rhyme scheme and beginning with the planting of a single seed, th… read more

Similar categories in Sue Heavenrich's The Pie That Molly Grew book and Michelle Houts's Hopefully the Scarecrow

  • gardening
  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of Duck Duck Taco Truck by Laura Lavoie

28. Duck Duck Taco Truck

By: Laura Lavoie

4.12

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

It's a summer showdown at the beach as two taco slinging ducks see their turf taken over by an ente… read more

Similar categories in Laura Lavoie's Duck Duck Taco Truck book and Michelle Houts's Hopefully the Scarecrow

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of Prunella by Beth Ferry

29. Prunella

By: Beth Ferry

4.26

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

From New York Times bestselling author Beth Ferry comes a fantastical and unforgettable picture boo… read more

Similar categories in Beth Ferry's Prunella book and Michelle Houts's Hopefully the Scarecrow

  • gardening
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of The Boo Crew Needs YOU! by Vicky Fang

30. The Boo Crew Needs YOU!

By: Vicky Fang

3.98

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Trouble's come to Monster Town, and emergencies abound! There's no time to wait around... get the B… read more

Similar categories in Vicky Fang's The Boo Crew Needs YOU! book and Michelle Houts's Hopefully the Scarecrow

  • storytime
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of Boo the Library Ghost by Becky Paige

31. Boo the Library Ghost

By: Becky Paige

4.22

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Boo the ghost spends his days haunting the local library and scaring everyone away. But little Popp… read more

Similar categories in Becky Paige's Boo the Library Ghost book and Michelle Houts's Hopefully the Scarecrow

  • picture books
  • childrens

22 must-read fiction books like Hopefully the Scarecrow by Michelle Houts

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Sophie's Squash

Pat Zietlow Miller , Anne Wilsdorf

4.27

Transform Your Habits

Fletcher and the Falling Leaves

Tiphanie Beeke , Julia Rawlinson

4.19

Transform Your Habits

Creepy Carrots!

None , Peter Brown

4.29

Transform Your Habits

Goodbye Summer, Hello Autumn

Kenard Pak

4.03

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16 best-selling fiction books like Hippos Remain Calm by Sandra Boynton

Transform Your Habits

Big

Vashti Harrison

4.66

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Pretty Ugly

David Sedaris

3.55

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The Big Cheese (The Food Group, #7)

Jory John

4.17

Transform Your Habits

No Cats in the Library

Lauren Emmons

4.46

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