30 must-read picture books books like Benita and the Night Creatures by Mariana Llanos

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Benita and the Night Creatures

By: Mariana Llanos

4.28

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Benita loves to read in bed but keeps getting interrupted by a whistling Tunche, a scary Supay and …

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1. Islandborn

By: Junot Díaz , Leo Espinosa

3.77

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

From New York Times bestseller and Pulitzer Prize winner Junot Diaz comes a debut picture book abou… read more

Similar categories in Junot Díaz's Islandborn book and Mariana Llanos's Benita and the Night Creatures

  • cultural
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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2. Big

By: Vashti Harrison

4.66

Format: 60 pages, Kindle Edition

This deeply moving story shares valuable lessons about fitting in, standing out, and the beauty of … read more

Similar categories in Vashti Harrison's Big book and Mariana Llanos's Benita and the Night Creatures

  • storytime
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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3. Ferris

By: Kate DiCamillo

4.30

Format: 240 pages, Hardcover

The beloved author of Because of Winn-Dixie has outdone herself with a hilarious and achingly real … read more

Similar categories in Kate DiCamillo's Ferris book and Mariana Llanos's Benita and the Night Creatures

  • humor
  • childrens
  • fiction
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4. Orris and Timble: The Beginning

By: Kate DiCamillo

4.37

Format: 80 pages, Hardcover

From beloved storyteller Kate DiCamillo comes the first book in a warm and funny early-reader trilo… read more

Similar categories in Kate DiCamillo's Orris and Timble: The Beginning book and Mariana Llanos's Benita and the Night Creatures

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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5. There Was a Party for Langston

By: Jason Reynolds

4.48

Format: 56 pages, ebook

New York Times bestselling and award-winning author Jason Reynolds’s debut picture book is a snappy… read more

Similar categories in Jason Reynolds's There Was a Party for Langston book and Mariana Llanos's Benita and the Night Creatures

  • picture books
  • childrens
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6. If I Was a Horse

By: Sophie Blackall

3.79

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

In her funniest book yet, two-time Caldecott Medalist Sophie Blackall captures the astonishing spec… read more

Similar categories in Sophie Blackall's If I Was a Horse book and Mariana Llanos's Benita and the Night Creatures

  • childrens
  • humor
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • storytime
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7. A Day With No Words

By: Tiffany Hammond

4.68

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

A must-read that belongs in every home and classroom, A Day With No Words invites readers into the … read more

Similar categories in Tiffany Hammond's A Day With No Words book and Mariana Llanos's Benita and the Night Creatures

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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8. 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 Mariana Llanos's Benita and the Night Creatures

  • storytime
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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9. Something, Someday

By: Amanda Gorman

4.38

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

The stunning new picture book by presidential inaugural poet Amanda Gorman and Caldecott Honor-winn… read more

Similar categories in Amanda Gorman's Something, Someday book and Mariana Llanos's Benita and the Night Creatures

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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10. In Every Life

By: Marla Frazee

4.28

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

A simple and profound meditation on the many wonders of life from two-time Caldecott Honor recipien… read more

Similar categories in Marla Frazee's In Every Life book and Mariana Llanos's Benita and the Night Creatures

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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11. Remember

By: Joy Harjo

4.42

Format: 40 pages, None

Michaela Goade, invites young readers to pause and reflect on the wonder of the world around them, … read more

Similar categories in Joy Harjo's Remember book and Mariana Llanos's Benita and the Night Creatures

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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12. The Proudest Blue

By: Ibtihaj Muhammad

4.56

Format: 36 pages, Hardcover

A powerful, vibrantly illustrated story about the first day of school–and two sisters on one’s firs… read more

Similar categories in Ibtihaj Muhammad's The Proudest Blue book and Mariana Llanos's Benita and the Night Creatures

  • cultural
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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13. Do You Remember?

By: Sydney Smith

4.26

Format: 45 pages, Kindle Edition

From the creator of Small in the City and the illustrator of Town Is by the Sea and Sidewalk Flower… read more

Similar categories in Sydney Smith's Do You Remember? book and Mariana Llanos's Benita and the Night Creatures

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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14. Paletero Man

By: Lucky Diaz

4.21

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

A truly refreshing picture book about determination, kindness, ice pops—and the true meaning of bei… read more

Similar categories in Lucky Diaz's Paletero Man book and Mariana Llanos's Benita and the Night Creatures

  • cultural
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • spanish literature
  • fiction
  • storytime
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15. A Garden in My Hands

By: Meera Sriram

4.14

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

As a little girls sits patiently, her mother tenderly applies henna designs, sharing family stories… read more

Similar categories in Meera Sriram's A Garden in My Hands book and Mariana Llanos's Benita and the Night Creatures

  • cultural
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • storytime
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16. Beneath

By: Cori Doerrfeld

4.42

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

In this stunning story from New York Times bestselling creator Cori Doerrfeld, a child and their gr… read more

Similar categories in Cori Doerrfeld's Beneath book and Mariana Llanos's Benita and the Night Creatures

  • storytime
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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17. Once Upon a Book

By: Grace Lin

4.21

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

From Caldecott and Newbery Honoree Grace Lin and bestselling author Kate Messner comes a modern fol… read more

Similar categories in Grace Lin's Once Upon a Book book and Mariana Llanos's Benita and the Night Creatures

  • storytime
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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18. The Oldest Student: How Mary Walker Learned to Read

By: Rita Lorraine Hubbard

4.60

Format: 34 pages, Hardcover

In 1848, Mary Walker was born into slavery. At age 15, she was freed, and by age 20, she was marrie… read more

Similar categories in Rita Lorraine Hubbard's The Oldest Student: How Mary Walker Learned to Read book and Mariana Llanos's Benita and the Night Creatures

  • cultural
  • picture books
  • childrens
"Mary decided that flying was a lot like reading: they both made a body feel free as a bird."

-Rita Lorraine Hubbard, The Oldest Student: How Mary Walker Learned to Read

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19. If Your Babysitter Is a Bruja

By: Ana Siqueira

3.94

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

This bouncy, bilingual picture book is an enchanting, rollicking read-aloud for small ones with big… read more

Similar categories in Ana Siqueira's If Your Babysitter Is a Bruja book and Mariana Llanos's Benita and the Night Creatures

  • cultural
  • childrens
  • humor
  • picture books
  • halloween
  • spanish literature
  • fiction
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20. The Artivist

By: Nikkolas Smith

4.34

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

An inspiring picture book about how children can combine art and activism in their daily lives. "T… read more

Similar categories in Nikkolas Smith's The Artivist book and Mariana Llanos's Benita and the Night Creatures

  • storytime
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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21. Jovita Wore Pants

By: Aida Salazar

4.20

Format: None pages, Hardcover

Scholastic/Levine has acquired Aida Salazar's debut picture book, Jovita Wore Pants, the story of J… read more

Similar categories in Aida Salazar's Jovita Wore Pants book and Mariana Llanos's Benita and the Night Creatures

  • picture books
  • childrens
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22. 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 Mariana Llanos's Benita and the Night Creatures

  • storytime
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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23. Scroll

By: Hui Li

4.21

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

  Lulu and her dog Dumpling enter a magical world where Chinese calligraphy comes to life in this b… read more

Similar categories in Hui Li's Scroll book and Mariana Llanos's Benita and the Night Creatures

  • cultural
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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24. Papá's Magical Water-Jug Clock (Little Jesús, #1)

By: Jesus Trejo

4.23

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

Is this jug really magical? In Mexican American comedian Jesus Trejo’s debut picture book, little J… read more

Similar categories in Jesus Trejo's Papá's Magical Water-Jug Clock (Little Jesús, #1) book and Mariana Llanos's Benita and the Night Creatures

  • childrens
  • humor
  • picture books
  • spanish literature
  • fiction
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25. Greenlight

By: Breanna Carzoo

3.67

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Meet Greenlight! Greenlight has an important job to do, but every time it’s her turn to shine . . .… read more

Similar categories in Breanna Carzoo's Greenlight book and Mariana Llanos's Benita and the Night Creatures

  • storytime
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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26. Remembering

By: Xelena González

4.45

Format: 40 pages, Kindle Edition

>A family remembers their beloved pet dog through the traditions of Día de Muertos.A child and thei… read more

Similar categories in Xelena González's Remembering book and Mariana Llanos's Benita and the Night Creatures

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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27. 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 Mariana Llanos's Benita and the Night Creatures

  • storytime
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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28. Benita and the Night Creatures

By: Mariana Llanos

4.28

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Benita loves to read in bed but keeps getting interrupted by a whistling Tunche, a scary Supay and … read more

Similar categories in Mariana Llanos's Benita and the Night Creatures book and Mariana Llanos's Benita and the Night Creatures

  • cultural
  • childrens
  • humor
  • picture books
  • halloween
  • spanish literature
  • monsters
  • fiction
  • storytime
  • mythology
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29. How This Book Got Red

By: Margaret Chiu Greanias

4.20

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

In this clever picture book tale about the power of representation, a red panda decides to write he… read more

Similar categories in Margaret Chiu Greanias's How This Book Got Red book and Mariana Llanos's Benita and the Night Creatures

  • cultural
  • childrens
  • humor
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • storytime
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30. A Pinecone!

By: Helen Yoon

4.18

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

While Daddy is busy wrangling a mud-happy dog, someone else is collecting lots,/i> and lots of pine… read more

Similar categories in Helen Yoon's A Pinecone! book and Mariana Llanos's Benita and the Night Creatures

  • humor
  • picture books
  • childrens
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31. Still Life

By: Alex London

3.70

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

A still-life painting is a painting where everything is supposed to stay still. But what if it does… read more

Similar categories in Alex London's Still Life book and Mariana Llanos's Benita and the Night Creatures

  • humor
  • picture books
  • childrens

26 Best fiction books like Benita and the Night Creatures by Mariana Llanos

Transform Your Habits

Islandborn

Junot Díaz , Leo Espinosa

3.77

Transform Your Habits

Big

Vashti Harrison

4.66

Transform Your Habits

Ferris

Kate DiCamillo

4.30

Transform Your Habits

Orris and Timble: The Beginning

Kate DiCamillo

4.37

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18 Top fiction books like The Yellow Bus by Loren Long

Transform Your Habits

Orris and Timble: The Beginning

Kate DiCamillo

4.37

Transform Your Habits

Luigi, the Spider Who Wanted to Be a Kitten

Michelle Knudsen

4.43

Transform Your Habits

I Lived Inside a Whale

Xin Li

4.35

Transform Your Habits

The Last Zookeeper

Aaron Becker

4.24

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