26 must-read picture books books like Carrimebac, the Town That Walked by David Barclay Moore

Cover of Carrimebac, the Town That Walked by David Barclay Moore

Carrimebac, the Town That Walked

By: David Barclay Moore

4.07

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

A stunning feat of original storytelling from the recipient of the 2018 John Steptoe New Talent Aut…

If you liked the picture books plot in Carrimebac, the Town That Walked by David Barclay Moore , here is a list of 26 books like this:

Cover of Penguin Problems by Lane Smith, Jory John

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 David Barclay Moore's Carrimebac, the Town That Walked

  • animals
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction

2. Round Trip

By: Ann Jonas

5.00

Format: None pages, Paperback

Black and white illustrations and text record the sights on a day trip to the city and back home ag… read more

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3. A Child of Books

By: Oliver Jeffers , Sam Winston

4.53

Format: 288 pages, Hardcover

I am a child of books. I come from a world of stories. A little girl sails her raft across a sea of… read more

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4. Henny, Penny, Lenny, Denny, and Mike

By: Cynthia Rylant , Mike Austin

2.50

Format: None pages, Hardcover

Henny, Penny, Lenny, Denny and Mike are five fish friends who love everything about life in the fis… read more

Similar categories in Cynthia Rylant's Henny, Penny, Lenny, Denny, and Mike book and David Barclay Moore's Carrimebac, the Town That Walked

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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 David Barclay Moore's Carrimebac, the Town That Walked

  • animals
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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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 David Barclay Moore's Carrimebac, the Town That Walked

  • animals
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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7. 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 David Barclay Moore's Carrimebac, the Town That Walked

  • cultural
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • family
  • fiction
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8. Watercress

By: Andrea Wang

4.53

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Gathering watercress by the side of the road brings a girl closer to her family's Chinese Heritage.… read more

Similar categories in Andrea Wang's Watercress book and David Barclay Moore's Carrimebac, the Town That Walked

  • cultural
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • historical fiction
  • family
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9. The Lost Library

By: Rebecca Stead

4.14

Format: 215 pages, Hardcover

A little free library guarded by a cat and a boy who takes on the mystery it keeps. When a myst… read more

Similar categories in Rebecca Stead's The Lost Library book and David Barclay Moore's Carrimebac, the Town That Walked

  • childrens
  • fiction
"But aren’t “parents"

-Rebecca Stead, The Lost Library

"That delicious book smell, his heart said."

-Rebecca Stead, The Lost Library

"Being a Great Reader means feeling something about books."

-Rebecca Stead, The Lost Library

"Head high, my dear! Eyes up! Take your place in the world!"

-Rebecca Stead, The Lost Library

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10. 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 David Barclay Moore's Carrimebac, the Town That Walked

  • cultural
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • family
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11. The Year We Learned to Fly

By: Jacqueline Woodson

4.39

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Jacqueline Woodson and Rafael López’s highly anticipated companion to their #1 New York Times bests… read more

Similar categories in Jacqueline Woodson's The Year We Learned to Fly book and David Barclay Moore's Carrimebac, the Town That Walked

  • cultural
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • family
  • fiction
  • african american
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12. The Truth About Dragons

By: Julie Leung

4.38

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

An unforgettable lyrical picture book that celebrates biracial identity from the award-winning auth… read more

Similar categories in Julie Leung's The Truth About Dragons book and David Barclay Moore's Carrimebac, the Town That Walked

  • cultural
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • family
  • fiction
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13. 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 David Barclay Moore's Carrimebac, the Town That Walked

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
  • historical fiction
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14. Kick Push

By: Frank Morrison

3.80

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Award-winning picture book creator Frank Morrison makes his author/illustrator debut in an exuberan… read more

Similar categories in Frank Morrison's Kick Push book and David Barclay Moore's Carrimebac, the Town That Walked

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • family
  • fiction
  • african american
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15. 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 David Barclay Moore's Carrimebac, the Town That Walked

  • cultural
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • historical fiction
  • african american
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16. 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 David Barclay Moore's Carrimebac, the Town That Walked

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • family
  • fiction
  • historical fiction
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17. The Three Billy Goats Gruff

By: Mac Barnett

4.34

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

Once there was a bridge and a terrible and VERY hungry troll lived underneath it. When the three Bi… read more

Similar categories in Mac Barnett's The Three Billy Goats Gruff book and David Barclay Moore's Carrimebac, the Town That Walked

  • animals
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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18. What We'll Build: Plans for Our Together Future

By: Oliver Jeffers

4.16

Format: 42 pages, Hardcover

What shall we build, you and I? We'll build a watch to keep our time. I'll build your future and… read more

Similar categories in Oliver Jeffers's What We'll Build: Plans for Our Together Future book and David Barclay Moore's Carrimebac, the Town That Walked

  • family
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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19. Powwow Day

By: Traci Sorell

4.28

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Eight-year-old River is recovering from illness and can't dance at the powwow this year. Will she e… read more

Similar categories in Traci Sorell's Powwow Day book and David Barclay Moore's Carrimebac, the Town That Walked

  • cultural
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • family
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20. Gibberish

By: Young Vo

4.40

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

It's Dat's first day of school in a new country! Dat and his Mah made a long journey to get here, a… read more

Similar categories in Young Vo's Gibberish book and David Barclay Moore's Carrimebac, the Town That Walked

  • cultural
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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21. Out of a Jar

By: Deborah Marcero

4.41

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

This highly anticipated follow-up to the critically acclaimed and bestselling picture book In a Jar… read more

Similar categories in Deborah Marcero's Out of a Jar book and David Barclay Moore's Carrimebac, the Town That Walked

  • animals
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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22. Elf Dog and Owl Head

By: M.T. Anderson

3.92

Format: 240 pages, Hardcover

A Newbery Honor Book A magical adventure about a boy and his dog—or a dog and her boy—and a fore… read more

Similar categories in M.T. Anderson's Elf Dog and Owl Head book and David Barclay Moore's Carrimebac, the Town That Walked

  • animals
  • family
  • childrens
  • fiction
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23. John's Turn

By: Mac Barnett

4.13

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

E. B. White Read-Aloud winner Mac Barnett celebrates individuality in a story told with tenderness … read more

Similar categories in Mac Barnett's John's Turn book and David Barclay Moore's Carrimebac, the Town That Walked

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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24. 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 David Barclay Moore's Carrimebac, the Town That Walked

  • cultural
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • family
  • fiction
  • african american
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25. The Library Fish (The Library Fish Books)

By: Alyssa Satin Capucilli

3.72

Format: 32 pages, Kindle Edition

In this sweet and adventurous picture book, an unusually literary fish leaves the safety of her bow… read more

Similar categories in Alyssa Satin Capucilli's The Library Fish (The Library Fish Books) book and David Barclay Moore's Carrimebac, the Town That Walked

  • animals
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of Blue: A History of the Color as Deep as the Sea and as Wide as the Sky by Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond

26. Blue: A History of the Color as Deep as the Sea and as Wide as the Sky

By: Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond

4.42

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Discover a world of creativity and tradition in this fascinating picture book that explores the his… read more

Similar categories in Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond's Blue: A History of the Color as Deep as the Sea and as Wide as the Sky book and David Barclay Moore's Carrimebac, the Town That Walked

  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of The Tower of Life: How Yaffa Eliach Rebuilt Her Town in Stories and Photographs: How Yaffa Eliach Rebuilt Her Town in Stories and Photographs by Chana Stiefel

27. The Tower of Life: How Yaffa Eliach Rebuilt Her Town in Stories and Photographs: How Yaffa Eliach Rebuilt Her Town in Stories and Photographs

By: Chana Stiefel

4.63

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

A picture book biography of the woman who created The Tower of Faces, an exhibit at the US Holocaus… read more

Similar categories in Chana Stiefel's The Tower of Life: How Yaffa Eliach Rebuilt Her Town in Stories and Photographs: How Yaffa Eliach Rebuilt Her Town in Stories and Photographs book and David Barclay Moore's Carrimebac, the Town That Walked

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • family
Cover of Choosing Brave: How Mamie Till-Mobley and Emmett Till Sparked the Civil Rights Movement (Caldecott Honor Book) by Angela Joy

28. Choosing Brave: How Mamie Till-Mobley and Emmett Till Sparked the Civil Rights Movement (Caldecott Honor Book)

By: Angela Joy

4.66

Format: 64 pages, Hardcover

A picture book biography of the mother of Emmett Till, and how she channeled grief over her son's d… read more

Similar categories in Angela Joy's Choosing Brave: How Mamie Till-Mobley and Emmett Till Sparked the Civil Rights Movement (Caldecott Honor Book) book and David Barclay Moore's Carrimebac, the Town That Walked

  • african american
  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of The Kindest Red (The Proudest Blue #2) by Ibtihaj Muhammad

29. The Kindest Red (The Proudest Blue #2)

By: Ibtihaj Muhammad

4.30

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

The sequel to the acclaimed New York Times bestseller The Proudest Blue shows the power of friendsh… read more

Similar categories in Ibtihaj Muhammad's The Kindest Red (The Proudest Blue #2) book and David Barclay Moore's Carrimebac, the Town That Walked

  • cultural
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • family
  • fiction
Cover of How to Talk Like a Bear by Charlie Grandy

30. How to Talk Like a Bear

By: Charlie Grandy

3.60

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Told in the same fourth-wall-breaking style of B. J. Novak's The Book With No Pictures, How to Talk… read more

Similar categories in Charlie Grandy's How to Talk Like a Bear book and David Barclay Moore's Carrimebac, the Town That Walked

  • animals
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of Carrimebac, the Town That Walked by David Barclay Moore

31. Carrimebac, the Town That Walked

By: David Barclay Moore

4.07

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

A stunning feat of original storytelling from the recipient of the 2018 John Steptoe New Talent Aut… read more

Similar categories in David Barclay Moore's Carrimebac, the Town That Walked book and David Barclay Moore's Carrimebac, the Town That Walked

  • cultural
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • animals
  • magic
  • folklore
  • fiction
  • historical fiction
  • family
  • african american

23 Best fiction books like Carrimebac, the Town That Walked by David Barclay Moore

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Penguin Problems

Lane Smith , Jory John

4.00

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Hot Dog

Doug Salati

4.29

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Knight Owl (The Knight Owl Series, 1)

Christopher Denise

4.51

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Berry Song

Michaela Goade

4.43

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Those Darn Squirrels!

Adam Rubin , Daniel Salmieri

4.22

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The Dark

Lemony Snicket , Jon Klassen

4.08

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Hug Machine

Scott Campbell

4.14

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Shh! We Have a Plan

Chris Haughton

3.09

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