29 Top picture books books like Back to School, Backpack! by Simon Rich

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Back to School, Backpack!

By: Simon Rich

3.68

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

A hilarious yet reassuring back-to-school picture book by humorist, novelist, and TV writer Simon R…

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Cover of The Artist Who Painted a Blue Horse by Eric Carle

1. The Artist Who Painted a Blue Horse

By: Eric Carle

3.64

Format: 192 pages, Hardcover

A brilliant new Eric Carle picture book for the artist in us all Every child has an artist inside t… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of Big by Vashti Harrison

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

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

3. 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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  • picture books
  • childrens
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4. Lucky Duck

By: Greg Pizzoli

4.04

Format: 49 pages, Kindle Edition

From Geisel Award-winning author Greg Pizzoli comes a hilarious picture book about a duck who learn… read more

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  • humor
  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of The Crayons Go Back to School by Drew Daywalt

5. The Crayons Go Back to School

By: Drew Daywalt

3.61

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

The hilarious crayons from the #1 New York Times bestselling The Day The Crayons Quit are ready to … read more

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  • childrens
  • school
  • humor
  • picture books
  • back to school
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6. The Probability of Everything

By: Sarah Everett

4.33

Format: 336 pages, Hardcover

A heart-wrenching middle grade debut about Kemi, an aspiring scientist who loves statistics and fac… read more

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  • childrens
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7. Simon Sort of Says

By: Erin Bow

4.31

Format: 320 pages, Hardcover

Simon O’Keeffe’s biggest claim to fame should be the time his dad accidentally gave a squirrel a ho… read more

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  • humor
  • childrens
"Dad picks Denver [to get his rabies shots], and he's totally fine, but he's going to be away for three days. "Just like Jesus," Mom says. I can hear the phone say, "Isobel!"

-Erin Bow, Simon Sort of Says

"In the tabernacle did the [squirrel]--" "Eat the Host?" says Dad. "Yes he did." "And was it--" "Consecrated?" says Dad. "Yes it was." ... "What, uh, happened to the squirrel?" "That squirrel is now 3…"

-Erin Bow, Simon Sort of Says

"The dog- Todd?- looks up from its leaking beer, puffs a sigh, then crosses the room to head-butt the fridge door closed. "Ummm" I manage "Did you see he got a--" "It's okay," she says. "He only has o…"

-Erin Bow, Simon Sort of Says

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8. 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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  • childrens
  • school
  • humor
  • picture books
  • back to school
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9. 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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  • humor
  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of How Does Santa Go Down the Chimney? by Mac Barnett

10. 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

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  • humor
  • picture books
  • childrens
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11. Buffalo Fluffalo

By: Bess Kalb

4.16

Format: None pages, None

Introducing a sweet and silly buffalo who tries to bluff and fluff his way into being bigger than h… read more

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  • humor
  • picture books
  • childrens
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12. The Lantern House

By: Erin Napier

4.22

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

From the nationally beloved co-host of the #1 hit show Home Town comes the quintessential celebrati… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
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13. A Very Cranky Book

By: Angela DiTerlizzi

3.44

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

The first picture book collaboration from bestselling husband-and-wife team Tony and Angela DiTerli… read more

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  • humor
  • picture books
  • childrens
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14. What Happened to You?

By: James Catchpole

4.44

Format: 32 pages, Paperback

The first ever picture book addressing how a disabled child might want to be spoken to.What happene… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • school
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15. A Letter for Bob

By: Kim Rogers

4.03

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

With humor and heart, and brought to life by Jonathan Nelson’s warm, distinctive artwork, Kim Roger… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
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16. Hidden Gem

By: Linda Liu

3.61

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

THIS BOOK ROCKS !! (It also happens to be about a rock...) Prepare to fall in love with this de… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of How to Get Your Octopus to School by Becky Scharnhorst

17. How to Get Your Octopus to School

By: Becky Scharnhorst

4.20

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Learn how to get your octopus to school in this back-to-school story! Getting your octopus to sc… read more

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  • childrens
  • school
  • humor
  • picture books
  • back to school
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18. You're Going to Love This Book!

By: Jory John

3.59

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Sure to bring a smile to the faces of even the grumpiest readers, this laugh-out-loud picture book … read more

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  • humor
  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of Out Cold (A Little Bruce Book) by Ryan T.  Higgins

19. Out Cold (A Little Bruce Book)

By: Ryan T. Higgins

4.01

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

It’s wintertime in Soggy Hollow and the mice are doing all their favorite outdoor things, like ski … read more

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  • humor
  • picture books
  • childrens
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20. The Brilliant Ms. Bangle

By: Cara Devins

3.83

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

A brilliant librarian helps students to welcome big changes in this picture book by Cara Devins wit… read more

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  • childrens
  • school
  • humor
  • picture books
  • back to school
Cover of Hurry, Little Tortoise, Time for School! by Carrie Finison

21. Hurry, Little Tortoise, Time for School!

By: Carrie Finison

4.26

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

It's the first day of school and Little Tortoise is worried. Can she get there on time? It's the f… read more

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  • childrens
  • school
  • humor
  • picture books
  • back to school
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22. The Squish

By: Breanna Carzoo

3.94

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Meet Sandcastle. Sandcastle’s world was new and exciting until their very first... SQUISH! … read more

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  • humor
  • picture books
  • childrens
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23. Rock Your Mocs

By: Laurel Goodluck

4.17

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

In this happy, vibrant tribute to Rock Your Mocs Day, observed yearly on November 15, author Laurel… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of Back to School, Backpack! by Simon Rich

24. Back to School, Backpack!

By: Simon Rich

3.68

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

A hilarious yet reassuring back-to-school picture book by humorist, novelist, and TV writer Simon R… read more

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  • childrens
  • school
  • humor
  • picture books
  • back to school
Cover of Too Much: My Great Big Native Family by Laurel Goodluck

25. Too Much: My Great Big Native Family

By: Laurel Goodluck

3.92

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

A little boy wants a chance to shine on his own but discovers that being apart from his large and l… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of That's Not My Name! by Anoosha Syed

26. That's Not My Name!

By: Anoosha Syed

4.38

Format: 40 pages, Kindle Edition

A debut picture book about loving your name, finding your voice, and standing up for yourself from … read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • school
  • back to school
Cover of Yenebi's Drive to School by Sendy Santamaria

27. Yenebi's Drive to School

By: Sendy Santamaria

3.97

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Dreamers meets School's First Day of School in this vibrant story that puts a whole new spin on one… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • school
Cover of Mashkiki Road: The Seven Grandfather Teachings by Elizabeth S Barrett

28. Mashkiki Road: The Seven Grandfather Teachings

By: Elizabeth S Barrett

3.83

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Three young cousins explore the woods in search of medicines that heal and purify, also gathering a… read more

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  • picture books
Cover of Herizon by Daniel W. Vandever

29. Herizon

By: Daniel W. Vandever

4.11

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Herizon follows the journey of a Diné girl as she helps her grandmother retrieve a flock of sheep. … read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of Ruby René Had So Much to Say by Ashley Iman

30. Ruby René Had So Much to Say

By: Ashley Iman

4.11

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

A debut picture book about a curious student who finds herself in trouble for talking in class—even… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • school
  • back to school
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31. Kantiga Finds the Perfect Name

By: Mabel Mnensa

3.82

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

This endearing picture book from South Africa follows the story of a little girl who, with help fro… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens

30 Top childrens books like Back to School, Backpack! by Simon Rich

Transform Your Habits

The Artist Who Painted a Blue Horse

Eric Carle

3.64

Transform Your Habits

Big

Vashti Harrison

4.66

Transform Your Habits

Orris and Timble: The Beginning

Kate DiCamillo

4.37

Transform Your Habits

Lucky Duck

Greg Pizzoli

4.04

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19 best-selling fiction books like How Does Santa Go Down the Chimney? by Mac Barnett

Transform Your Habits

Big

Vashti Harrison

4.66

Transform Your Habits

The Big Cheese (The Food Group, #7)

Jory John

4.17

Transform Your Habits

The Skull: A Tyrolean Folktale

Jon Klassen

4.26

Transform Your Habits

If I Was a Horse

Sophie Blackall

3.79

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