13 Best storytime books like Goodnight, Astronaut by Scott Kelly

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Goodnight, Astronaut

By: Scott Kelly

3.51

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

“Beautifully written, making a prominent figure readily accessible to children.” - School Library J…

If you liked the storytime plot in Goodnight, Astronaut by Scott Kelly , here is a list of 13 books like this:

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1. Penguin Problems

By: Lane Smith , Jory John

4.00

Format: 45 pages, Hardcover

What?! Oh, you're going to read this book? Somehow I seriously doubt that. I bet you won't even fin… read more

Similar categories in Lane Smith's Penguin Problems book and Scott Kelly's Goodnight, Astronaut

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • storytime

2. Olivia

By: Ian Falconer

3.88

Format: None pages, Hardcover

Have fun with Olivia... dressing up, singing songs, building sand castles, napping (maybe), dancing… read more

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3. Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type

By: Doreen Cronin , Betsy Lewin

3.90

Format: 216 pages, Hardcover

Farmer Brownhas a problem. His cows like to type. All day long he hears Click, clack, MOO. Click, c… read more

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4. Princess Hyacinth: The Surprising Tale of a Girl Who Floated

By: Lane Smith , Florence Parry Heide

3.92

Format: 368 pages,

Princess Hyacinth has a problem: she floats. And so the king and queen have pebbles sewn into the t… read more

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5. Visiting Day

By: James E. Ransome , Jacqueline Woodson

4.02

Format: 982 pages, Hardcover

Coretta Scott King Award-winning author Jacqueline Woodson has written a poignant picture book abou… read more

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6. 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 Scott Kelly's Goodnight, Astronaut

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • storytime
  • juvenile
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7. The Wonder Boy of Whistle Stop

By: Fannie Flagg

4.10

Format: 283 pages, Hardcover

The beloved author returns to the small town at the heart of Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle St… read more

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"They wolfed wolfly in the wolf den."

-Fannie Flagg, The Wonder Boy of Whistle Stop

"You know, life can be hard sometimes. And I sort of think animals are little gifts the good Lord sends to help us get through it. Lady sure did that for me."

-Fannie Flagg, The Wonder Boy of Whistle Stop

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8. 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 Scott Kelly's Goodnight, Astronaut

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • juvenile
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9. Sulwe

By: Lupita Nyong'o

4.66

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

A New York Times bestseller! From Academy Award–winning actress Lupita Nyong’o comes a powerful,… read more

Similar categories in Lupita Nyong'o's Sulwe book and Scott Kelly's Goodnight, Astronaut

  • picture books
  • childrens
"Mama asked, "What is your name?" "Sulwe," she muttered. "And what doe sit mean?" "Star," Sulwe whispered. "Brightness is not in your skin, my love. Brightness is just who you are. As for beauty," Mam…"

-Lupita Nyong'o, Sulwe

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10. 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 Scott Kelly's Goodnight, Astronaut

  • picture books
  • childrens
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11. Eyes that Kiss in the Corners

By: Joanna Ho

4.60

Format: 34 pages, Hardcover

A young Asian girl notices that her eyes look different from her peers'. They have big, round eyes … read more

Similar categories in Joanna Ho's Eyes that Kiss in the Corners book and Scott Kelly's Goodnight, Astronaut

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • storytime
"When Mama tucks me in at night, her eyes tell me I'm a miracle."

-Joanna Ho, Eyes that Kiss in the Corners

"Some people have eyes like sapphire lagoons with lashes like lace trims on ballgowns, sweeping their cheeks as they twirl."

-Joanna Ho, Eyes that Kiss in the Corners

"My eyes crinkle into crescent moons and sparkle like the stars. Gold flecks dance and twirl while stories whirl in their oolong pools, carrying tales of the past and hope for the future."

-Joanna Ho, Eyes that Kiss in the Corners

"Some people have eyes like sapphire lagoons with lashes like lace trim on ballgowns, sweeping their cheeks as they twirl. Big eyes, long lashes. Not me. I have eyes that kiss on the corners and glow …"

-Joanna Ho, Eyes that Kiss in the Corners

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12. 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

Similar categories in Corey R. Tabor's Mel Fell book and Scott Kelly's Goodnight, Astronaut

  • childrens
  • adventure
  • picture books
  • storytime
  • juvenile
Cover of We Are Water Protectors: (Caldecott Medal Winner) by Carole Lindstrom

13. We Are Water Protectors: (Caldecott Medal Winner)

By: Carole Lindstrom

4.51

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Inspired by the many Indigenous-led movements across North America, We Are Water Protectors issues … read more

Similar categories in Carole Lindstrom's We Are Water Protectors: (Caldecott Medal Winner) book and Scott Kelly's Goodnight, Astronaut

  • nonfiction
  • picture books
  • childrens
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14. Hair Love

By: Matthew A. Cherry

4.59

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

When mommy is away, it’s up to daddy to do his daughter’s hair in this ode to self-confidence and t… read more

Similar categories in Matthew A. Cherry's Hair Love book and Scott Kelly's Goodnight, Astronaut

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • storytime
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15. Persephone: Hades' Torment

By: Allison Shaw

3.81

Format: 164 pages, Paperback

According to the ancient legend, the Lord of the Dead kidnapped the innocent daughter of Demeter–or… read more

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16. Cranky Chicken: A Cranky Chicken Book 1 (1)

By: Katherine Battersby

4.19

Format: 116 pages, Hardcover

Narwhal and Jelly meet The Bad Guys in this brightly illustrated, downright hilarious chapter book … read more

Similar categories in Katherine Battersby's Cranky Chicken: A Cranky Chicken Book 1 (1) book and Scott Kelly's Goodnight, Astronaut

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • juvenile
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17. Rain Before Rainbows

By: Smriti Prasadam-Halls

4.36

Format: 32 pages, Kindle Edition

In this heartfelt story about courage, change, and moving on, a girl and her companion fox travel t… read more

Similar categories in Smriti Prasadam-Halls's Rain Before Rainbows book and Scott Kelly's Goodnight, Astronaut

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • storytime
Cover of Everything in Its Place: A Story of Books and Belonging by Pauline David-Sax

18. Everything in Its Place: A Story of Books and Belonging

By: Pauline David-Sax

4.31

Format: 40 pages, Library Binding

An inspiring and poetic story about reading, libraries, and overcoming shyness to find community. … read more

Similar categories in Pauline David-Sax's Everything in Its Place: A Story of Books and Belonging book and Scott Kelly's Goodnight, Astronaut

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • juvenile
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19. All About Bluey

By: Bluey

4.20

Format: 12 pages, Board book

Based on the hit ABC KIDS TV show! Meet Bluey! Bluey Heeler loves to play, explore and use he… read more

Similar categories in Bluey's All About Bluey book and Scott Kelly's Goodnight, Astronaut

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • juvenile
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20. The Capybaras

By: Alfredo Soderguit

4.23

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

Hens and their chicks are living safe and secure in their coop, or at least it seems that way. They… read more

Similar categories in Alfredo Soderguit's The Capybaras book and Scott Kelly's Goodnight, Astronaut

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • storytime
  • juvenile
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21. The Yakuza's Bias, Volume 1

By: Teki Yatsuda

4.12

Format: 160 pages, Paperback

A yakuza enforcer becomes the gang world's biggest K-pop stan in this cult comedy manga that went f… read more

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22. Bad Dog

By: Mike Boldt

4.19

Format: 40 pages, ebook

The differences between cats and dogs have never been funnier! In this hilarious new story from the… read more

Similar categories in Mike Boldt's Bad Dog book and Scott Kelly's Goodnight, Astronaut

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • storytime
  • juvenile
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23. When Langston Dances

By: Kaija Langley

4.44

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

A young Black boy dreams of dancing in this exuberant, buoyant picture book celebrating the beauty … read more

Similar categories in Kaija Langley's When Langston Dances book and Scott Kelly's Goodnight, Astronaut

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • storytime
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24. Another

By: Christian Robinson

3.89

Format: 56 pages, Hardcover

In his eagerly anticipated debut as author-illustrator, Caldecott and Coretta Scott King honoree Ch… read more

Similar categories in Christian Robinson's Another book and Scott Kelly's Goodnight, Astronaut

  • adventure
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • juvenile
Cover of Laolao's Dumplings by Dane  Liu

25. Laolao's Dumplings

By: Dane Liu

4.31

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

Millie loves to help LaoLao cook, especially her favorite dish. Dumplings! They gather fresh ingred… read more

Similar categories in Dane Liu's Laolao's Dumplings book and Scott Kelly's Goodnight, Astronaut

  • picture books
  • childrens
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26. Trouble

By: Katherine Battersby

3.90

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

A children's parable about prejudice, starring a trio of squirrel, mouse, and bear! When a very … read more

Similar categories in Katherine Battersby's Trouble book and Scott Kelly's Goodnight, Astronaut

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • storytime
  • juvenile
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27. The Song That Called Them Home

By: David Alexander Robertson

4.05

Format: 52 pages, Hardcover

From the award-winning author of On the Trapline comes a cinematic fantasy-adventure story inspired… read more

Similar categories in David Alexander Robertson's The Song That Called Them Home book and Scott Kelly's Goodnight, Astronaut

  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of Crankosaurus: A Cranky Chicken Book 3 (3) by Katherine Battersby

28. Crankosaurus: A Cranky Chicken Book 3 (3)

By: Katherine Battersby

4.11

Format: 116 pages, Hardcover

Cranky Chicken and Speedy the worm return in another “sweetly silly” ( Kirkus Reviews ) illustrated… read more

Similar categories in Katherine Battersby's Crankosaurus: A Cranky Chicken Book 3 (3) book and Scott Kelly's Goodnight, Astronaut

  • childrens
Cover of My Daddy Can Fly! (American Ballet Theatre) by Thomas  Forster

29. My Daddy Can Fly! (American Ballet Theatre)

By: Thomas Forster

4.30

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

For young dance lovers, a picture book about a young boy whose father has the unique position as a … read more

Similar categories in Thomas Forster's My Daddy Can Fly! (American Ballet Theatre) book and Scott Kelly's Goodnight, Astronaut

  • picture books
  • storytime
  • childrens
Cover of Goodnight, Astronaut by Scott    Kelly

30. Goodnight, Astronaut

By: Scott Kelly

3.51

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

“Beautifully written, making a prominent figure readily accessible to children.” - School Library J… read more

Similar categories in Scott Kelly's Goodnight, Astronaut book and Scott Kelly's Goodnight, Astronaut

  • science
  • biography
  • childrens
  • adventure
  • picture books
  • nonfiction
  • astronomy
  • space
  • storytime
  • juvenile
Cover of C Is for Country by Lil Nas X

31. C Is for Country

By: Lil Nas X

3.62

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Parents who play Grammy winner Lil Nas X’s 12-times platinum single Old Town Road on repeat will wa… read more

Similar categories in Lil Nas X's C Is for Country book and Scott Kelly's Goodnight, Astronaut

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • storytime

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Penguin Problems

Lane Smith , Jory John

4.00

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Knight Owl (The Knight Owl Series, 1)

Christopher Denise

4.51

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Joanna Ho

4.37

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Lupita Nyong'o

4.66

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Last Stop on Market Street

Matt de la Peña , Christian Robinson

4.30

The Day the Crayons Quit

Oliver Jeffers , Drew Daywalt

3.53

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Dragons Love Tacos

Adam Rubin , Daniel Salmieri

4.19

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James Dean

4.44

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