12 Best fantasy books like So Not Ghoul by Karen Yin

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So Not Ghoul

By: Karen Yin

4.04

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

On her first day haunting a new school, all Mimi has to wear are old, fancy Chinese gowns from her …

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1. One Day in the Eucalyptus, Eucalyptus Tree

By: Brendan Wenzel , Daniel Bernstrom

3.87

Format: 288 pages, Hardcover

"A hungry snake. A beautiful brown boy. What more can a young reader ask for?"--National Book Award… read more

Similar categories in Brendan Wenzel's One Day in the Eucalyptus, Eucalyptus Tree book and Karen Yin's So Not Ghoul

  • picture books
  • childrens

2. On a Magical Do-Nothing Day

By: Beatrice Alemagna

4.27

Format: 412 pages, Hardcover

A compelling, magical picture book with "startlingly beautiful words and pictures."* A book to spur… read more

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3. Pete the Cat and the New Guy

By: James Dean , Kimberly Dean

2.83

Format: 64 pages, Audio

There's a new guy in town, and Pete can't wait to meet him. After all, more friends means more fun.… read more

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4. No Cats in the Library

By: Lauren Emmons

4.46

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

A stray cat follows her love of books all the way to a new library home in this charming debut pict… read more

Similar categories in Lauren Emmons's No Cats in the Library book and Karen Yin's So Not Ghoul

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • juvenile
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5. 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 Karen Yin's So Not Ghoul

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • juvenile
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6. 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 Karen Yin's So Not Ghoul

  • childrens
  • school
  • picture books
  • halloween
  • fantasy
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7. The Great Eggscape!

By: Jory John

3.92

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Based on the #1 New York Times bestselling picture book sensation The Good Egg, Jory John and Pete … read more

Similar categories in Jory John's The Great Eggscape! book and Karen Yin's So Not Ghoul

  • childrens
  • holiday
  • picture books
  • fantasy
  • juvenile
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8. The Sour Grape (The Food Group #6)

By: Jory John

4.40

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

The Sour Grape holds grudges for every reason under the sun. Lime never returned a scarf they borro… read more

Similar categories in Jory John's The Sour Grape (The Food Group #6) book and Karen Yin's So Not Ghoul

  • picture books
  • childrens
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9. Bathe the Cat

By: Alice B. McGinty

4.36

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

Bathe the floor? Sweep the dishes? This riotous romp of a picture book follows a frantic family as … read more

Similar categories in Alice B. McGinty's Bathe the Cat book and Karen Yin's So Not Ghoul

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • family
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10. Change Sings: a Children's Anthem

By: Amanda Gorman

4.56

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

A lyrical picture book debut from Youth Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman and illustrator Loren Long … read more

Similar categories in Amanda Gorman's Change Sings: a Children's Anthem book and Karen Yin's So Not Ghoul

  • cultural
  • picture books
  • childrens
"I can hear change humming In its loudest, proudest song. I don’t fear change coming, And so I sing along."

-Amanda Gorman, Change Sings: a Children's Anthem

"I hum with a hundred hearts, Each of us lifting a hand. I use my strengths and my smarts, Take a knee to make a stand."

-Amanda Gorman, Change Sings: a Children's Anthem

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11. A Spoonful of Frogs

By: Casey Lyall

4.25

Format: None pages, None

Frogs are the most important ingredient in a witch’s favorite treat—but they are also the hardest t… read more

Similar categories in Casey Lyall's A Spoonful of Frogs book and Karen Yin's So Not Ghoul

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fantasy
  • halloween
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12. This is a Story

By: John Schu

4.34

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Children’s literacy advocate John Schu and Caldecott Honor recipient Lauren Castillo celebrate the … read more

Similar categories in John Schu's This is a Story book and Karen Yin's So Not Ghoul

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • juvenile
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13. Leila, the Perfect Witch (The World of Gustavo, #2)

By: Flavia Z. Drago

4.15

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

In this charming picture book from the author-illustrator of Gustavo, The Shy Ghost, a witch who is… read more

Similar categories in Flavia Z. Drago's Leila, the Perfect Witch (The World of Gustavo, #2) book and Karen Yin's So Not Ghoul

  • childrens
  • holiday
  • picture books
  • halloween
  • family
  • fantasy
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14. On Account of the Gum

By: Adam Rex

4.10

Format: 56 pages, Hardcover

On Account of the Gum is a book about how the best intentions lead to some of the worst (and funnie… read more

Similar categories in Adam Rex's On Account of the Gum book and Karen Yin's So Not Ghoul

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • family
  • juvenile
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15. The Book Hog

By: Greg Pizzoli

4.14

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

The Book Hog loves books-the way they look, the way they feel, the way they smell-and he'll grab wh… read more

Similar categories in Greg Pizzoli's The Book Hog book and Karen Yin's So Not Ghoul

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fantasy
  • juvenile
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16. The Witchling's Wish

By: Lu Fraser

4.27

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

A magical, beautifully illustrated picture book about what it means to be a friend. Little Witch… read more

Similar categories in Lu Fraser's The Witchling's Wish book and Karen Yin's So Not Ghoul

  • childrens
  • holiday
  • picture books
  • halloween
  • fantasy
  • juvenile
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17. I Will Read to You

By: Gideon Sterer

4.22

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

A gentle blend of spooky and sweet, I Will Read to You is a unique rhyming bedtime tale about empat… read more

Similar categories in Gideon Sterer's I Will Read to You book and Karen Yin's So Not Ghoul

  • childrens
  • ghosts
  • holiday
  • picture books
  • halloween
  • fantasy
  • juvenile
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18. The Cat Who Couldn't Be Bothered

By: Jack Kurland

4.29

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

This insightful yet light-hearted kids’ picture book is a touching reminder to look out for our fri… read more

Similar categories in Jack Kurland's The Cat Who Couldn't Be Bothered book and Karen Yin's So Not Ghoul

  • picture books
  • childrens
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19. Vlad, the Fabulous Vampire (The World of Gustavo, #3)

By: Flavia Z. Drago

4.30

Format: 41 pages, Kindle Edition

From the acclaimed author-illustrator of Gustavo, the Shy Ghost comes a charmingly spooky celebrati… read more

Similar categories in Flavia Z. Drago's Vlad, the Fabulous Vampire (The World of Gustavo, #3) book and Karen Yin's So Not Ghoul

  • childrens
  • holiday
  • picture books
  • halloween
  • fantasy
  • juvenile
Cover of Ursula Upside Down by Corey R. Tabor

20. Ursula Upside Down

By: Corey R. Tabor

4.36

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Ursula the catfish finds confidence in seeing the world her own way in another innovative, flipped-… read more

Similar categories in Corey R. Tabor's Ursula Upside Down book and Karen Yin's So Not Ghoul

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • juvenile
Cover of Dragons Are the Worst! (...Are the Worst! #2) by Alex Willan

21. Dragons Are the Worst! (...Are the Worst! #2)

By: Alex Willan

4.10

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Gilbert the Goblin is absolutely, definitely, one-hundred-percent certain that dragons are the wors… read more

Similar categories in Alex Willan's Dragons Are the Worst! (...Are the Worst! #2) book and Karen Yin's So Not Ghoul

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fantasy
  • juvenile
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22. The Moon from Dehradun: A Story of Partition

By: Shirin Shamsi

4.57

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

In time for the 75th anniversary of the Partition of British India, this picture book is a stirring… read more

Similar categories in Shirin Shamsi's The Moon from Dehradun: A Story of Partition book and Karen Yin's So Not Ghoul

  • cultural
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • family
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23. A Penny's Worth

By: Kimberly Wilson

3.92

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Pennies, worthless? Non-cents! Hot off the minting press, Penny feels like a million bucks. But … read more

Similar categories in Kimberly Wilson's A Penny's Worth book and Karen Yin's So Not Ghoul

  • picture books
  • childrens
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24. Vampire Vacation

By: Laura Lavoie

4.09

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Fang isn't like the other vampires. Will he be able to make his dreams of a beach vacation come tru… read more

Similar categories in Laura Lavoie's Vampire Vacation book and Karen Yin's So Not Ghoul

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • halloween
  • family
  • fantasy
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25. 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 Karen Yin's So Not Ghoul

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • school
  • juvenile
Cover of So Not Ghoul by Karen Yin

26. So Not Ghoul

By: Karen Yin

4.04

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

On her first day haunting a new school, all Mimi has to wear are old, fancy Chinese gowns from her … read more

Similar categories in Karen Yin's So Not Ghoul book and Karen Yin's So Not Ghoul

  • cultural
  • childrens
  • school
  • ghosts
  • holiday
  • picture books
  • halloween
  • family
  • fantasy
  • juvenile
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27. Bug on the Rug

By: Sophia Gholz

4.25

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Pug is snug on his rug. But what happens when along comes BUG?! With a claim to the rug?! The two e… read more

Similar categories in Sophia Gholz's Bug on the Rug book and Karen Yin's So Not Ghoul

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • juvenile
Cover of Millie Fleur's Poison Garden by Christy Mandin

28. Millie Fleur's Poison Garden

By: Christy Mandin

4.46

Format: None pages, Kindle Edition

Wednesday Addams meets The Curious Garden in this delightfully peculiar story about finding joy in … read more

Similar categories in Christy Mandin's Millie Fleur's Poison Garden book and Karen Yin's So Not Ghoul

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • halloween
  • fantasy
  • juvenile
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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 Karen Yin's So Not Ghoul

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • family
Cover of A Thousand No's: A growth mindset story of grit, resilience, and creativity by DJ Corchin

30. A Thousand No's: A growth mindset story of grit, resilience, and creativity

By: DJ Corchin

3.64

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

This empowering picture book teaches readers that even great ideas sometimes get a NO―but that NO c… read more

Similar categories in DJ Corchin's A Thousand No's: A growth mindset story of grit, resilience, and creativity book and Karen Yin's So Not Ghoul

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • juvenile
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31. Some Snow Is...

By: Ellen Yeomans

3.81

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Lyrical poetry and stunning paintings showcase the surprise, the fun, and the beauty of everyone's … read more

Similar categories in Ellen Yeomans's Some Snow Is... book and Karen Yin's So Not Ghoul

  • picture books
  • childrens

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Brendan Wenzel , Daniel Bernstrom

3.87

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No Cats in the Library

Lauren Emmons

4.46

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4.15

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4.25

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4.17

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4.15

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4.13

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