12 must-read juvenile books like If I Were a Dog by Joanna Cotler

Cover of If I Were a Dog by Joanna Cotler

If I Were a Dog

By: Joanna Cotler

3.38

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

"With its airy illustrations and reassuring message, this is a book to gladden 3- to 7-year-olds."-…

If you liked the juvenile plot in If I Were a Dog by Joanna Cotler , here is a list of 12 books like this:

Cover of Ladybug Girl by Jacky Davis, David Soman

1. Ladybug Girl

By: Jacky Davis , David Soman

4.10

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

The first hardcover picture book in the New York Times bestselling Ladybug Girl series, which encou… read more

Similar categories in Jacky Davis's Ladybug Girl book and Joanna Cotler's If I Were a Dog

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • animals
  • dogs
  • juvenile
Cover of It's Pumpkin Time! by Shari Halpern, None, Zoe  Hall

2. It's Pumpkin Time!

By: Shari Halpern , None , Zoe Hall

3.75

Format: 40 pages, Paperback

After deciding to grow their own pumpkin for Halloween, a brother and sister pull together all thei… read more

Similar categories in Shari Halpern's It's Pumpkin Time! book and Joanna Cotler's If I Were a Dog

  • animals
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • dogs
Cover of Llama Llama Red Pajama by Anna Dewdney

3. Llama Llama Red Pajama

By: Anna Dewdney

4.30

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Llama, Llama red pajama waiting, waiting for his mama. Mama isn’t coming yet. Baby Llama starts … read more

Similar categories in Anna Dewdney's Llama Llama Red Pajama book and Joanna Cotler's If I Were a Dog

  • animals
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • juvenile
Cover of In a People House by Dr. Seuss, Theo LeSieg, Roy McKie

4. In a People House

By: Dr. Seuss , Theo LeSieg , Roy McKie

4.23

Format: 336 pages, Hardcover

When a spunky mouse invites a passing bird to see what's inside a People House, chaos ensues while … read more

Similar categories in Dr. Seuss's In a People House book and Joanna Cotler's If I Were a Dog

  • animals
  • picture books
  • childrens

5. Cinderella, or the Little Glass Slipper

By: Charles Perrault , Marcia Brown

3.76

Format: 205 pages, Hardcover

Brown's illustrated translation of Perrault's tale in which Cinderella leaves behind a glass slippe… read more

Similar categories in Charles Perrault's Cinderella, or the Little Glass Slipper book and Joanna Cotler's If I Were a Dog

6. The Color Monster: A Pop-Up Book of Feelings

By: Anna Llenas

3.75

Format: 289 pages, Hardcover

"This sensitive book . . . encourages young ones to open up and discuss how they feel, even when th… read more

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7. Separate Is Never Equal: Sylvia Méndez and Her Family's Fight for Desegregation

By: Duncan Tonatiuh

3.92

Format: None pages, Hardcover

Almost 10 years before Brown vs. Board of Education, Sylvia Mendez and her parents helped end schoo… read more

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Cover of The Little Engine That Could by Watty Piper, George Hauman, Doris Hauman

8. The Little Engine That Could

By: Watty Piper , George Hauman , Doris Hauman

4.19

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

The story of a train filled with toys and gifts for little boys and girls that breaks down before r… read more

Similar categories in Watty Piper's The Little Engine That Could book and Joanna Cotler's If I Were a Dog

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • juvenile
"Little Engine That Could - "I think I can. I think I can. I think I can. I know I can."

-Watty Piper, The Little Engine That Could

Cover of Don't Eat Bees: Life Lessons from Chip the Dog by Dev Petty

9. Don't Eat Bees: Life Lessons from Chip the Dog

By: Dev Petty

4.09

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

The comic duo behind I Don't Want to Be a Frog brings you Chip the dog, a hilarious pup who's got s… read more

Similar categories in Dev Petty's Don't Eat Bees: Life Lessons from Chip the Dog book and Joanna Cotler's If I Were a Dog

  • animals
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • dogs
Cover of The Rabbit Listened by Cori Doerrfeld

10. The Rabbit Listened

By: Cori Doerrfeld

4.60

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

A universal, deeply moving exploration of grief and empathy With its spare, poignant text and ir… read more

Similar categories in Cori Doerrfeld's The Rabbit Listened book and Joanna Cotler's If I Were a Dog

  • animals
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • juvenile
Cover of Soaked! by Abi Cushman

11. Soaked!

By: Abi Cushman

3.97

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

A Hula-Hooping moose, a badger with a bumblebee umbrella, a rabbit in a cashmere sweater, and a ver… read more

Similar categories in Abi Cushman's Soaked! book and Joanna Cotler's If I Were a Dog

  • animals
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • juvenile
Cover of Just Try One Bite by Adam Mansbach

12. Just Try One Bite

By: Adam Mansbach

3.63

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

From the bestselling author of Go the **** to Sleep and healthy eating advocate Camila Alves McCona… read more

Similar categories in Adam Mansbach's Just Try One Bite book and Joanna Cotler's If I Were a Dog

  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of Big Truck, Little Island by Chris Van Dusen

13. Big Truck, Little Island

By: Chris Van Dusen

4.08

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

That big truck is stuck! How will the island residents get where they’re going? A tale of community… read more

Similar categories in Chris Van Dusen's Big Truck, Little Island book and Joanna Cotler's If I Were a Dog

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • juvenile
Cover of 10 Cats by Emily Gravett

14. 10 Cats

By: Emily Gravett

3.91

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Award-winning, bestselling author and illustrator Emily Gravett follows a group of playful cats as … read more

Similar categories in Emily Gravett's 10 Cats book and Joanna Cotler's If I Were a Dog

  • animals
  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of Pizza!: A Slice of History by Greg Pizzoli

15. Pizza!: A Slice of History

By: Greg Pizzoli

4.24

Format: 56 pages, Hardcover

From Geisel Award-winning author Greg Pizzoli comes a hilarious and mouth-watering history of pizza… read more

Similar categories in Greg Pizzoli's Pizza!: A Slice of History book and Joanna Cotler's If I Were a Dog

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • juvenile
Cover of I Don't Care by Julie Fogliano

16. I Don't Care

By: Julie Fogliano

4.12

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

A New York Times bestselling author and two Caldecott Honorees share their delight in the little th… read more

Similar categories in Julie Fogliano's I Don't Care book and Joanna Cotler's If I Were a Dog

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • juvenile
Cover of Bumblebee Grumblebee by David Elliot

17. Bumblebee Grumblebee

By: David Elliot

4.05

Format: 18 pages, Board book

In this delightful board book built on wordplay, toddlers will recognize each activity―getting dres… read more

Similar categories in David Elliot's Bumblebee Grumblebee book and Joanna Cotler's If I Were a Dog

  • picture books
  • animals
  • childrens
Cover of Oona and the Shark (Oona, 2) by Kelly DiPucchio

18. Oona and the Shark (Oona, 2)

By: Kelly DiPucchio

4.02

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

The big sea's littlest mischief-maker, Oona, is back in another delightful tale from New York Times… read more

Similar categories in Kelly DiPucchio's Oona and the Shark (Oona, 2) book and Joanna Cotler's If I Were a Dog

  • animals
  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of I Am Not a Dog Toy by Ethan T. Berlin

19. I Am Not a Dog Toy

By: Ethan T. Berlin

3.79

Format: 40 pages, Library Binding

A toy bear insists that he's a kid's toy--not a dog toy--in this story that shows that a true frien… read more

Similar categories in Ethan T. Berlin's I Am Not a Dog Toy book and Joanna Cotler's If I Were a Dog

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • animals
  • dogs
  • juvenile
Cover of The Ocean Calls: A Haenyeo Mermaid Story by Tina M. Cho

20. The Ocean Calls: A Haenyeo Mermaid Story

By: Tina M. Cho

4.14

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

A breathtaking picture book featuring a Korean girl and her haenyeo (free diving) grandmother about… read more

Similar categories in Tina M. Cho's The Ocean Calls: A Haenyeo Mermaid Story book and Joanna Cotler's If I Were a Dog

  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of Being a Cat: A Tail of Curiosity by Maria Gianferrari

21. Being a Cat: A Tail of Curiosity

By: Maria Gianferrari

3.74

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Be as curious as a cat with this irresistible companion to Being a Dog by beloved author Maria Gian… read more

Similar categories in Maria Gianferrari's Being a Cat: A Tail of Curiosity book and Joanna Cotler's If I Were a Dog

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

22. 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 Joanna Cotler's If I Were a Dog

  • animals
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • juvenile
Cover of Cat's Very Good Day by Kristen Tracy

23. Cat's Very Good Day

By: Kristen Tracy

3.86

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

A hilarious picture book about one mischievous cat’s action-packed day—from an award-winning poet, … read more

Similar categories in Kristen Tracy's Cat's Very Good Day book and Joanna Cotler's If I Were a Dog

  • animals
  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of Rabbit and the Motorbike by Kate Hoefler

24. Rabbit and the Motorbike

By: Kate Hoefler

4.15

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

Rabbit isn't sure he'll ever be brave enough to go on an adventure. He's a homebody who lives in a … read more

Similar categories in Kate Hoefler's Rabbit and the Motorbike book and Joanna Cotler's If I Were a Dog

  • animals
  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of Pride Puppy! by Robin Stevenson

25. Pride Puppy!

By: Robin Stevenson

4.25

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

A young child and their family are having a wonderful time together celebrating Pride Day—meeting u… read more

Similar categories in Robin Stevenson's Pride Puppy! book and Joanna Cotler's If I Were a Dog

  • animals
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • dogs
Cover of Being Friends with Dragons by Katherine  Locke

26. Being Friends with Dragons

By: Katherine Locke

3.50

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

A 2023 Children’s Book Council Children’s Favorites Award Winner A 2023 CBC Teacher Favorites Winne… read more

Similar categories in Katherine Locke's Being Friends with Dragons book and Joanna Cotler's If I Were a Dog

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • juvenile
Cover of Dinosong by Tim McCanna

27. Dinosong

By: Tim McCanna

3.56

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

The Land Before Time meets Eric Carle in this delightful read-aloud featuring “melodious and spare”… read more

Similar categories in Tim McCanna's Dinosong book and Joanna Cotler's If I Were a Dog

  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of Willbee The Bumblebee by Craig           Smith

28. Willbee The Bumblebee

By: Craig Smith

3.96

Format: 32 pages, Paperback

A catchy rhyme with endearing illustrations that will leave you buzzing! "With his new jersey on, … read more

Similar categories in Craig Smith's Willbee The Bumblebee book and Joanna Cotler's If I Were a Dog

  • picture books
  • animals
  • childrens
Cover of If I Were a Dog by Joanna Cotler

29. If I Were a Dog

By: Joanna Cotler

3.38

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

"With its airy illustrations and reassuring message, this is a book to gladden 3- to 7-year-olds."-… read more

Similar categories in Joanna Cotler's If I Were a Dog book and Joanna Cotler's If I Were a Dog

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • animals
  • dogs
  • juvenile
Cover of You Can't Be a Pterodactyl! by James Breakwell

30. You Can't Be a Pterodactyl!

By: James Breakwell

3.90

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Popular comedy writer James Breakwell brings us the story of a determined boy with big dreams who r… read more

Similar categories in James Breakwell's You Can't Be a Pterodactyl! book and Joanna Cotler's If I Were a Dog

  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of Grandmas Are Lovely by Meredith Costain

31. Grandmas Are Lovely

By: Meredith Costain

3.60

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Grandmas are lovely, they're joyful and sweet, and when you are with them, each day is a treat. Bab… read more

Similar categories in Meredith Costain's Grandmas Are Lovely book and Joanna Cotler's If I Were a Dog

  • picture books
  • animals
  • childrens

28 best-selling childrens books like If I Were a Dog by Joanna Cotler

Transform Your Habits

Ladybug Girl

Jacky Davis , David Soman

4.10

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It's Pumpkin Time!

Shari Halpern , None , Zoe Hall

3.75

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Llama Llama Red Pajama

Anna Dewdney

4.30

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In a People House

Dr. Seuss , Theo LeSieg , Roy McKie

4.23

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Sugarlump and the Unicorn

Julia Donaldson , Lydia Monks

4.11

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Night Monkey Day Monkey

Julia Donaldson , Lucy Richards

3.49

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Where is the Green Sheep?

Mem Fox , Judy Horacek

3.00

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Eric Carle

4.33

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