15 Best animals books like This Is the Boat That Ben Built by Jen Lynn Bailey

Cover of This Is the Boat That Ben Built by Jen Lynn Bailey

This Is the Boat That Ben Built

By: Jen Lynn Bailey

4.22

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

A humorous exploration of a northern river ecosystem with an intrepid young boatsman is paired with…

If you liked the animals plot in This Is the Boat That Ben Built by Jen Lynn Bailey , here is a list of 15 books like this:

Cover of Rhino Rumpus by Victoria Allenby, Tara Anderson

1. Rhino Rumpus

By: Victoria Allenby , Tara Anderson

4.08

Format: 31 pages, Hardcover

Three little rhinos are having trouble getting along as Mama tries to coax them through the evening… read more

Similar categories in Victoria Allenby's Rhino Rumpus book and Jen Lynn Bailey's This Is the Boat That Ben Built

  • picture books
  • animals
  • childrens
Cover of If You Ever Want to Bring a Circus to the Library, Don't! by Elise Parsley

2. If You Ever Want to Bring a Circus to the Library, Don't!

By: Elise Parsley

4.00

Format: 45 pages, Hardcover

The third book in the bestselling MAGNOLIA SAYS DON'T! series, which started with If You Ever Want … read more

Similar categories in Elise Parsley's If You Ever Want to Bring a Circus to the Library, Don't! book and Jen Lynn Bailey's This Is the Boat That Ben Built

  • storytime
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction

3. Puddle Pug

By: Kim Norman

3.97

Format: 179 pages, Hardcover

Percy the Pug loves puddles--big puddles, small puddles, swamp puddles, stomp puddles. But no puddl… read more

Similar categories in Kim Norman's Puddle Pug book and Jen Lynn Bailey's This Is the Boat That Ben Built

4. Jabari Jumps

By: Gaia Cornwall

3.71

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Working up the courage to take a big, important leap is hard, but Jabari is almostabsolutely ready … read more

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5. 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 Jen Lynn Bailey's This Is the Boat That Ben Built

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • animals
  • fiction
  • storytime
  • nature
Cover of Cat Problems (Animal Problems) by Jory John

6. Cat Problems (Animal Problems)

By: Jory John

3.83

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

What could a pampered house cat possibly have to complain about? Just like most cats, this cat l… read more

Similar categories in Jory John's Cat Problems (Animal Problems) book and Jen Lynn Bailey's This Is the Boat That Ben Built

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • animals
  • fiction
  • storytime
Cover of Eyes That Speak to the Stars by Joanna Ho

7. Eyes That Speak to the Stars

By: Joanna Ho

4.37

Format: None pages, None

A young Asian boy notices that his eyes look different from his peers' after seeing his friend’s dr… read more

Similar categories in Joanna Ho's Eyes That Speak to the Stars book and Jen Lynn Bailey's This Is the Boat That Ben Built

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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8. Ghost Book

By: Remy Lai

4.09

Format: 320 pages, Paperback

Perfect for fans of Spirited Away, Coco, and Ghosts comes a contemporary fantasy graphic novel abou… read more

Similar categories in Remy Lai's Ghost Book book and Jen Lynn Bailey's This Is the Boat That Ben Built

  • childrens
  • fiction
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9. A Library

By: Nikki Giovanni

4.28

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

In this lyrical picture book, world-renowned poet, New York Times bestselling author, and Coretta S… read more

Similar categories in Nikki Giovanni's A Library book and Jen Lynn Bailey's This Is the Boat That Ben Built

  • storytime
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of Except Antarctica: A Hilarious Animal Picture Book for Kids by Todd Sturgell

10. Except Antarctica: A Hilarious Animal Picture Book for Kids

By: Todd Sturgell

4.16

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Featuring a rogue group of cheeky animals who love nothing more than a challenge and a flustered, h… read more

Similar categories in Todd Sturgell's Except Antarctica: A Hilarious Animal Picture Book for Kids book and Jen Lynn Bailey's This Is the Boat That Ben Built

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • animals
  • storytime
  • nature
Cover of Frizzy by Claribel A. Ortega

11. Frizzy

By: Claribel A. Ortega

4.48

Format: 224 pages, Paperback

A middle grade graphic novel about Marlene, a young girl who stops straightening her hair and embra… read more

Similar categories in Claribel A. Ortega's Frizzy book and Jen Lynn Bailey's This Is the Boat That Ben Built

  • childrens
  • fiction
"We learn things from our parents, who learn things from their parents, who learned that from their parents. It doesn't make those things okay to believe..."

-Claribel A. Ortega, Frizzy

Cover of Are You a Cheeseburger? by Monica Arnaldo

12. Are You a Cheeseburger?

By: Monica Arnaldo

4.12

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Laugh-out-loud humor and a tender friendship blossom in author-illustrator Monica Arnaldo’s charmin… read more

Similar categories in Monica Arnaldo's Are You a Cheeseburger? book and Jen Lynn Bailey's This Is the Boat That Ben Built

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • animals
  • fiction
  • storytime
  • nature
Cover of Lou by Breanna Carzoo

13. 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

Similar categories in Breanna Carzoo's Lou book and Jen Lynn Bailey's This Is the Boat That Ben Built

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • animals
  • fiction
  • storytime
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14. Raiders of the Lost Heart

By: Jo Segura

3.44

Format: 357 pages, Paperback

Rival archaeologists must team up on a secret Aztec expedition, or it could leave their careers—and… read more

Similar categories in Jo Segura's Raiders of the Lost Heart book and Jen Lynn Bailey's This Is the Boat That Ben Built

  • fiction
Cover of Lore Olympus: Volume Seven (Lore Olympus, #7) by Rachel  Smythe

15. Lore Olympus: Volume Seven (Lore Olympus, #7)

By: Rachel Smythe

4.49

Format: 416 pages, Hardcover

Scandalous gossip, wild parties, and forbidden love—the Greek tale of Hades and Persephone gets a r… read more

Similar categories in Rachel Smythe's Lore Olympus: Volume Seven (Lore Olympus, #7) book and Jen Lynn Bailey's This Is the Boat That Ben Built

  • fiction
Cover of Beetle & the Hollowbones by Aliza Layne

16. Beetle & the Hollowbones

By: Aliza Layne

4.31

Format: 256 pages, Hardcover

An enchanting, riotous, and playfully illustrated debut graphic novel following a young goblin tryi… read more

Similar categories in Aliza Layne's Beetle & the Hollowbones book and Jen Lynn Bailey's This Is the Boat That Ben Built

  • fiction
Cover of Ship in a Bottle by Andrew Prahin

17. Ship in a Bottle

By: Andrew Prahin

4.09

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

A valiant mouse sets sail in her ship in a bottle to seek a better life in this gentle allegory abo… read more

Similar categories in Andrew Prahin's Ship in a Bottle book and Jen Lynn Bailey's This Is the Boat That Ben Built

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • animals
  • fiction
  • storytime
Cover of Katie the Catsitter (Katie the Catsitter, #1) by Colleen A.F. Venable

18. Katie the Catsitter (Katie the Catsitter, #1)

By: Colleen A.F. Venable

4.19

Format: 229 pages, Hardcover

A new middle-grade graphic novel series about growing up, friendship, heroes, and cats (lots of cat… read more

Similar categories in Colleen A.F. Venable's Katie the Catsitter (Katie the Catsitter, #1) book and Jen Lynn Bailey's This Is the Boat That Ben Built

  • animals
  • childrens
  • fiction
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19. Two Tribes

By: Emily Bowen Cohen

3.87

Format: 256 pages, Hardcover

In her poignant debut graphic novel inspired by her own life, Emily Bowen Cohen embraces the comple… read more

Similar categories in Emily Bowen Cohen's Two Tribes book and Jen Lynn Bailey's This Is the Boat That Ben Built

  • fiction
Cover of Capybara Is Friends with Everyone by Maddie Frost

20. Capybara Is Friends with Everyone

By: Maddie Frost

3.95

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Learn what lengths you do and DON'T need to go to in order to be a good friend! This hilarious pict… read more

Similar categories in Maddie Frost's Capybara Is Friends with Everyone book and Jen Lynn Bailey's This Is the Boat That Ben Built

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • animals
  • fiction
  • storytime
Cover of AAAlligator! by Judith Henderson

21. AAAlligator!

By: Judith Henderson

4.01

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

When a hungry alligator moves to their town, the residents want him out . . . until they get to kno… read more

Similar categories in Judith Henderson's AAAlligator! book and Jen Lynn Bailey's This Is the Boat That Ben Built

  • childrens
  • canada
  • picture books
  • animals
  • fiction
Cover of Ahoy! by Sophie Blackall

22. 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 Jen Lynn Bailey's This Is the Boat That Ben Built

  • storytime
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of Mavis the Bravest by Lu Fraser

23. Mavis the Bravest

By: Lu Fraser

4.13

Format: None pages, Kindle Edition

An irresistible story about finding the bright spark of braveness inside from the creators of One C… read more

Similar categories in Lu Fraser's Mavis the Bravest book and Jen Lynn Bailey's This Is the Boat That Ben Built

  • animals
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • storytime
Cover of Field Trip to the Moon (Field Trip Adventures) by John L. Hare

24. Field Trip to the Moon (Field Trip Adventures)

By: John L. Hare

4.27

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

It's field trip day, and students are excited to travel on their yellow spaceship bus from their sp… read more

Similar categories in John L. Hare's Field Trip to the Moon (Field Trip Adventures) book and Jen Lynn Bailey's This Is the Boat That Ben Built

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of Mootilda's Bad Mood by Corey Rosen Schwartz and Kirsti Call

25. Mootilda's Bad Mood

By: Corey Rosen Schwartz and Kirsti Call

4.14

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

"Ranucci’s bright illustrations of wide-eyed farm critters are engaging and lively, and the details… read more

Similar categories in Corey Rosen Schwartz and Kirsti Call's Mootilda's Bad Mood book and Jen Lynn Bailey's This Is the Boat That Ben Built

  • animals
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of Love at 350° by Lisa Peers

26. Love at 350°

By: Lisa Peers

3.77

Format: 327 pages, Kindle Edition

Food is their love language, but can they follow a recipe for romance? When an unexpected and forb… read more

Similar categories in Lisa Peers's Love at 350° book and Jen Lynn Bailey's This Is the Boat That Ben Built

  • fiction
Cover of Miguel's Community Garden by JaNay Brown-Wood

27. Miguel's Community Garden

By: JaNay Brown-Wood

3.84

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Miguel searches for sunflowers to take to his community garden party in this vibrant, diverse explo… read more

Similar categories in JaNay Brown-Wood's Miguel's Community Garden book and Jen Lynn Bailey's This Is the Boat That Ben Built

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • storytime
  • nature
Cover of The Yellow Bus by Loren Long

28. The Yellow Bus

By: Loren Long

4.36

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

Perfect for fans of Love and Hello, Lighthouse , The Yellow Bus from #1 New York Times bestselling … read more

Similar categories in Loren Long's The Yellow Bus book and Jen Lynn Bailey's This Is the Boat That Ben Built

  • storytime
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of This Is the Boat That Ben Built by Jen Lynn Bailey

29. This Is the Boat That Ben Built

By: Jen Lynn Bailey

4.22

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

A humorous exploration of a northern river ecosystem with an intrepid young boatsman is paired with… read more

Similar categories in Jen Lynn Bailey's This Is the Boat That Ben Built book and Jen Lynn Bailey's This Is the Boat That Ben Built

  • childrens
  • canada
  • picture books
  • animals
  • environment
  • fiction
  • storytime
  • nature
Cover of We Love Fishing! by Ariel Bernstein

30. We Love Fishing!

By: Ariel Bernstein

3.85

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

Perfect for fans of Mo Willems, this hilarious picture book explores feeling like the odd one out w… read more

Similar categories in Ariel Bernstein's We Love Fishing! book and Jen Lynn Bailey's This Is the Boat That Ben Built

  • animals
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • storytime
Cover of Go and Get with Rex by David LaRochelle

31. Go and Get with Rex

By: David LaRochelle

4.34

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

The Geisel Award–winning creators of See the Cat channel their comic sensibility into a rousing alp… read more

Similar categories in David LaRochelle's Go and Get with Rex book and Jen Lynn Bailey's This Is the Boat That Ben Built

  • animals
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • storytime

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If You Ever Want to Bring a Circus to the Library, Don't!

Elise Parsley

4.00

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Doug Salati

4.29

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Jory John

3.83

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Joanna Ho

4.37

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Kate DiCamillo

4.37

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Luigi, the Spider Who Wanted to Be a Kitten

Michelle Knudsen

4.43

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Xin Li

4.35

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Aaron Becker

4.24

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