24 must-read childrens books like Disney The One and Only Ivan: Draw Me a Story by Beth Ferry

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Disney The One and Only Ivan: Draw Me a Story

By: Beth Ferry

3.77

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Ivan is a gorilla in captivity. Life wasn't always that way, but he has trouble remembering a time …

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Cover of If You Plant a Seed by Kadir Nelson

1. If You Plant a Seed

By: Kadir Nelson

3.80

Format: 184 pages, Hardcover

Kadir Nelson, acclaimed author of Baby Bearand winner of the Caldecott Honor and the Coretta Scott … read more

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  • picture books
  • animals
  • childrens
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2. The Book with No Pictures

By: B.J. Novak

4.34

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

Warning! This book looks serious but it is actually completely ridiculous! A book with no pictur… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
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3. Olivia the Spy

By: Ian Falconer

4.20

Format: 406 pages,

Everyone's favorite pig is about to have a birthday...but will her penchant for eavesdropping lead … read more

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  • picture books
  • animals
  • childrens

4. XO, OX: A Love Story

By: Adam Rex , Scott Campbell , Andrew Arnold

4.54

Format: 380 pages, Hardcover

The hilarious tale of love between a hapless ox and a fabulous gazelle, told in correspondence. "De… read more

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5. Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day

By: Judith Viorst , Ray Cruz

4.26

Format: None pages, Paperback

The perennially popular tale of Alexander's worst day is a storybook that belongs on every child's … read more

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6. A Lullaby for Little One

By: Dawn Casey , Charles Fuge

3.04

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

At the end of a lovely day full of laughter and fun, little Bunny and Big Daddy Rabbit have time fo… read more

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7. Tea with Oliver

By: Mika Song

3.82

Format: None pages, Hardcover

Dear Reader, Oliver is not like other cats. He likes cookies and tea. Just like me. I think we will… read more

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8. Alma and How She Got Her Name

By: Juana Martinez-Neal

3.47

Format: 288 pages, Hardcover

In which the protagonist asks her father about the long name he gave her. read more

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9. Hey! Wake Up!

By: Sandra Boynton

3.69

Format: 384 pages, Board Book

The perfect partner to Pajama Time!, Hey! Wake Up!is a good-morning book with the irrepressible lan… read more

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10. 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

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  • picture books
  • childrens
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11. If You Come to Earth

By: Sophie Blackall

4.27

Format: 74 pages, Hardcover

From two-time Caldecott Winner author-illustrator Sophie Blackall! If You Come to Earth  is a glori… read more

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  • picture books
  • animals
  • childrens
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12. The Hike

By: Alison Farrell

4.08

Format: 56 pages, Hardcover

This book tells the story of three girls' friendship—and their tribulations and triumphs in the gre… read more

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  • picture books
  • animals
  • childrens
Cover of Orris and Timble: The Beginning by Kate DiCamillo

13. 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

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  • animals
  • childrens
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14. We Don't Lose Our Class Goldfish (Penelope Rex, #3)

By: Ryan T. Higgins

4.30

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

Penelope Rex faces her biggest (and fishiest) fear in this companion to the #1 New York Times best-… read more

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  • picture books
  • animals
  • childrens
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15. The One and Only Ruby (The One and Only #3)

By: Katherine Applegate

4.28

Format: 210 pages, Hardcover

Ruby’s story picks up a few months after the events of The One and Only Bob. Now living in a wildli… read more

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  • animals
  • childrens
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16. Mr. S: A First Day of School Book

By: Monica Arnaldo

4.21

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

It was the first day of school. But even the kindergarteners of room 2B could tell something was se… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
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17. The Word Collector

By: Peter H. Reynolds

4.38

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Some people collect stamps. Some people collect coins. Some people collect art. And Jerome? … read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
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18. Don't Hug Doug (He Doesn't Like It)

By: Carrie Finison

4.39

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Meet Doug, an ordinary kid who doesn’t like hugs, in this fun and exuberant story which aims to spa… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
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19. Bruce and the Legend of Soggy Hollow

By: Ryan T. Higgins

4.13

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Celebrate all things scary with #1 New York Times best-selling author Ryan T. Higgins's beloved Mot… read more

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  • animals
  • childrens
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20. Norman Didn't Do It!: (Yes, He Did)

By: Ryan T. Higgins

4.34

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

Norman is a porcupine. Mildred is a tree. Norman and Mildred are best friends. Just the two of them… read more

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  • picture books
  • animals
  • childrens
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21. 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

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  • picture books
  • childrens
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22. Hey, Bruce!: An Interactive Book (Mother Bruce Series)

By: Ryan T. Higgins

4.25

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

In Hey, Bruce!, Bruce the bear experiences . . . well, whatever readers want him to. Rupert, Thistl… read more

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  • picture books
  • animals
  • childrens
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23. Boxitects

By: Kim Smith

4.13

Format: 40 pages, Kindle Edition

A STEAM-centered, adorably illustrated picture book about Meg, a brilliant and creative boxitect wh… read more

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  • art
  • picture books
  • childrens
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24. Every Little Letter

By: Deborah Underwood

4.33

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

For fans of The Word Collector and Be Kind comes a story of words, walls, and widening your world, … read more

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  • childrens
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25. Making a Friend

By: Tammi Sauer

4.09

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

A clever picture book about the fun of making new friends and building unlikely relationships—and p… read more

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  • animals
  • childrens
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26. Love You by Heart

By: Peter H. Reynolds

3.84

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Acclaimed creator of The Word Collector, Happy Dreamer, Say Something, and Be You, #1 New York Time… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
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27. ABC and You and Me

By: Corinna Luyken

3.73

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

Award-winning artist Corinna Luyken inspires kids to move their bodies as they learn the alphabet w… read more

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  • childrens
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28. Disney The One and Only Ivan: Draw Me a Story

By: Beth Ferry

3.77

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Ivan is a gorilla in captivity. Life wasn't always that way, but he has trouble remembering a time … read more

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  • art
  • picture books
  • animals
  • childrens
Cover of Abuelita and I Make Flan by Adriana Hernández Bergstrom

29. Abuelita and I Make Flan

By: Adriana Hernández Bergstrom

3.94

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Anita loves to bake with her abuela, especially when they are using her grandmother’s special recip… read more

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  • animals
  • childrens
Cover of People Don't Bite People (The People Books) by Lisa Wheeler

30. People Don't Bite People (The People Books)

By: Lisa Wheeler

4.04

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Lisa Wheeler and Molly Idle remind overeager little biters that biting is for food. It’s good to bi… read more

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  • childrens
Cover of The Tiny Chef: and da nighttime bladventure by Rachel Larsen

31. The Tiny Chef: and da nighttime bladventure

By: Rachel Larsen

4.23

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

A new adventure starring the instagram hero, Tiny Chef! Another rainy day and the Chef is BORED. H… read more

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  • picture books

24 best-selling picture books books like Disney The One and Only Ivan: Draw Me a Story by Beth Ferry

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If You Plant a Seed

Kadir Nelson

3.80

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The Book with No Pictures

B.J. Novak

4.34

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Olivia the Spy

Ian Falconer

4.20

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Big

Vashti Harrison

4.66

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Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!

Mo Willems

4.33

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Rise of the Earth Dragon (Dragon Masters #1)

Tracey West , Graham Howells

3.82

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What Do You Do with a Problem?

Kobi Yamada , Mae Besom

4.83

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I Want My Hat Back

Jon Klassen

4.35

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