12 Top storytime books like Behold the Octopus by Suzanne Slade

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Behold the Octopus

By: Suzanne Slade

4.30

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Lyrical text and gorgeous illustrations plunge readers into an undersea exploration of the mysterio…

If you liked the storytime plot in Behold the Octopus by Suzanne Slade , here is a list of 12 books like this:

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1. 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 Suzanne Slade's Behold the Octopus

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • storytime
Cover of Knight Owl (The Knight Owl Series, 1) by Christopher Denise

2. 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 Suzanne Slade's Behold the Octopus

  • animals
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • storytime
Cover of Simon and the Better Bone by Corey R. Tabor

3. Simon and the Better Bone

By: Corey R. Tabor

4.32

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Using the same innovative format as his Caldecott Honor winner, Mel Fell, Corey R. Tabor reimagines… read more

Similar categories in Corey R. Tabor's Simon and the Better Bone book and Suzanne Slade's Behold the Octopus

  • animals
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • storytime
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4. Fox Has a Problem

By: Corey R. Tabor

4.27

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

In his next I Can Read adventure, Fox--the hilarious trickster character featured in Geisel Award w… read more

Similar categories in Corey R. Tabor's Fox Has a Problem book and Suzanne Slade's Behold the Octopus

  • animals
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • storytime
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5. The Courage of the Little Hummingbird: A Tale Told Around the World

By: Leah Henderson

4.03

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Courage of the Little Hummingbird is a freshly retold animal fable about heroism, hope, and communi… read more

Similar categories in Leah Henderson's The Courage of the Little Hummingbird: A Tale Told Around the World book and Suzanne Slade's Behold the Octopus

  • animals
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • nature
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6. 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

Similar categories in Monica Arnaldo's Mr. S: A First Day of School Book book and Suzanne Slade's Behold the Octopus

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • storytime
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7. How Does Santa Go Down the Chimney?

By: Mac Barnett

4.26

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

The beloved, multi-award-winning duo of Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen tackle a perennial question. … read more

Similar categories in Mac Barnett's How Does Santa Go Down the Chimney? book and Suzanne Slade's Behold the Octopus

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • storytime
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8. Nell Plants a Tree

By: Anne Wynter

4.31

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

This gorgeous picture book shows how one little girl’s careful tending of a pecan tree creates the… read more

Similar categories in Anne Wynter's Nell Plants a Tree book and Suzanne Slade's Behold the Octopus

  • nature
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • storytime
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9. 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 Suzanne Slade's Behold the Octopus

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • storytime
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10. The Book of Turtles

By: Sy Montgomery

4.50

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Everyone loves turtles. And no wonder: long-lived, unhurried, and ancient, these shelled reptiles a… read more

Similar categories in Sy Montgomery's The Book of Turtles book and Suzanne Slade's Behold the Octopus

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • animals
  • nonfiction
  • nature
  • science
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11. The Tree and the River

By: Aaron Becker

4.31

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

In an alternate past—or possible future—a mighty tree stands on the banks of a winding river, beari… read more

Similar categories in Aaron Becker's The Tree and the River book and Suzanne Slade's Behold the Octopus

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • nature
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12. 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 Suzanne Slade's Behold the Octopus

  • nonfiction
  • picture books
  • childrens
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13. My Powerful Hair: A Picture Book

By: Carole Lindstrom

4.57

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

From the award-winning and bestselling author of We Are Water Protectors comes an empowering pictur… read more

Similar categories in Carole Lindstrom's My Powerful Hair: A Picture Book book and Suzanne Slade's Behold the Octopus

  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of The Walk (A Stroll to the Poll) by Winsome Bingham

14. The Walk (A Stroll to the Poll)

By: Winsome Bingham

4.43

Format: 40 pages, Kindle Edition

From award-winning creators Winsome Bingham and E.B. Lewis, The Walk (A Stroll to the Poll) is a po… read more

Similar categories in Winsome Bingham's The Walk (A Stroll to the Poll) book and Suzanne Slade's Behold the Octopus

  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of Creep, Leap, Crunch! A Food Chain Story by Jody Jensen Shaffer

15. Creep, Leap, Crunch! A Food Chain Story

By: Jody Jensen Shaffer

3.92

Format: 48 pages, Library Binding

In this nonfiction picture book, discover how the animal kindgdom's food chain takes shape, from th… read more

Similar categories in Jody Jensen Shaffer's Creep, Leap, Crunch! A Food Chain Story book and Suzanne Slade's Behold the Octopus

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • animals
  • nonfiction
  • storytime
  • nature
  • science
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16. Something Wild

By: Molly Ruttan

4.12

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Performance jitters lead to some imaginative what ifs before a little girl finds her confidence. H… read more

Similar categories in Molly Ruttan's Something Wild book and Suzanne Slade's Behold the Octopus

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • storytime
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17. Betwixt: A Horror Manga Anthology

By: Ryo Hanada

3.28

Format: 200 pages, Hardcover

All-new horror anthology featuring cover art by international bestseller, Junji Ito! All-new horro… read more

Similar categories in Ryo Hanada's Betwixt: A Horror Manga Anthology book and Suzanne Slade's Behold the Octopus

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18. Milloo's Mind: The Story of Maryam Faruqi, Trailblazer for Women's Education

By: Reem Faruqi

4.32

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

From the author of Lailah’s Lunchbox and Unsettled comes a powerful picture book biography about M… read more

Similar categories in Reem Faruqi's Milloo's Mind: The Story of Maryam Faruqi, Trailblazer for Women's Education book and Suzanne Slade's Behold the Octopus

  • nonfiction
  • picture books
  • childrens
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19. Ancestory: The Mystery and Majesty of Ancient Cave Art

By: Hannah Salyer

4.21

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

This striking nonfiction picture book investigates who created ancient wall art that’s been discove… read more

Similar categories in Hannah Salyer's Ancestory: The Mystery and Majesty of Ancient Cave Art book and Suzanne Slade's Behold the Octopus

  • nonfiction
  • picture books
  • childrens
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20. Every Dreaming Creature

By: Brendan Wenzel

3.79

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Perfect for bedtime or at any time, here is a visually stunning exploration of animal senses throug… read more

Similar categories in Brendan Wenzel's Every Dreaming Creature book and Suzanne Slade's Behold the Octopus

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • animals
  • storytime
  • nature
Cover of Grandpa and the Kingfisher by Anna  Wilson

21. Grandpa and the Kingfisher

By: Anna Wilson

4.01

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Life-affirming and lyrical, this beautiful picture book celebrates the awesome power of nature and … read more

Similar categories in Anna Wilson's Grandpa and the Kingfisher book and Suzanne Slade's Behold the Octopus

  • animals
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • nature
Cover of Tomfoolery!: Randolph Caldecott and the Rambunctious Coming-of-Age of Children's Books by Michelle Markel

22. Tomfoolery!: Randolph Caldecott and the Rambunctious Coming-of-Age of Children's Books

By: Michelle Markel

4.22

Format: 44 pages, Kindle Edition

FIVE STARRED REVIEWS! "Exuberant."―Horn Book Magazine, starred review "Excellent."—Booklist, starre… read more

Similar categories in Michelle Markel's Tomfoolery!: Randolph Caldecott and the Rambunctious Coming-of-Age of Children's Books book and Suzanne Slade's Behold the Octopus

  • nonfiction
  • picture books
  • childrens
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23. 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 Suzanne Slade's Behold the Octopus

  • animals
  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of Rock, Rosetta, Rock! Roll, Rosetta, Roll!: Presenting Sister Rosetta Tharpe, the Godmother of Rock & Roll by Tonya Bolden

24. Rock, Rosetta, Rock! Roll, Rosetta, Roll!: Presenting Sister Rosetta Tharpe, the Godmother of Rock & Roll

By: Tonya Bolden

3.99

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

"A profile as bold and vivacious as the singer herself." —Kirkus (starred review) Perfect for f… read more

Similar categories in Tonya Bolden's Rock, Rosetta, Rock! Roll, Rosetta, Roll!: Presenting Sister Rosetta Tharpe, the Godmother of Rock & Roll book and Suzanne Slade's Behold the Octopus

  • nonfiction
  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of Dear Stray by Kirsten Hubbard

25. Dear Stray

By: Kirsten Hubbard

4.20

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

A prickly kitten and the child who chooses it revel in being kindred spirits while they both learn … read more

Similar categories in Kirsten Hubbard's Dear Stray book and Suzanne Slade's Behold the Octopus

  • animals
  • picture books
  • childrens
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26. In the Dark

By: Kate Hoefler

3.56

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

With striking illustrations that will make your soul fly and spare text that will make your heart d… read more

Similar categories in Kate Hoefler's In the Dark book and Suzanne Slade's Behold the Octopus

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • nature
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27. Sometimes I Cry

By: Jess Townes

4.37

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

From Jess Townes with illustrations by Daniel Miyares, this poignant picture book deftly tackles th… read more

Similar categories in Jess Townes's Sometimes I Cry book and Suzanne Slade's Behold the Octopus

  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of Lolo's Sari-Sari Store by Sophia N. Lee

28. Lolo's Sari-Sari Store

By: Sophia N. Lee

4.13

Format: 40 pages, ebook

A little girl holds lessons learned in her grandfather’s sari-sari store close while adjusting to a… read more

Similar categories in Sophia N. Lee's Lolo's Sari-Sari Store book and Suzanne Slade's Behold the Octopus

  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of Behold the Octopus by Suzanne Slade

29. Behold the Octopus

By: Suzanne Slade

4.30

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Lyrical text and gorgeous illustrations plunge readers into an undersea exploration of the mysterio… read more

Similar categories in Suzanne Slade's Behold the Octopus book and Suzanne Slade's Behold the Octopus

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • animals
  • nonfiction
  • storytime
  • nature
  • science
Cover of Breaking to the Beat! by Linda J. Acevedo

30. Breaking to the Beat!

By: Linda J. Acevedo

3.63

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

A boogie-down picture book about a shy boy named Manolo who overcomes his fears and insecurities to… read more

Similar categories in Linda J. Acevedo's Breaking to the Beat! book and Suzanne Slade's Behold the Octopus

  • picture books
  • childrens
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31. Jump In!

By: Shadra Strickland

4.02

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

This bright, joyful picture book celebrates a community at play! It's a sunny spring day, and the … read more

Similar categories in Shadra Strickland's Jump In! book and Suzanne Slade's Behold the Octopus

  • picture books
  • childrens

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