16 must-read storytime books like The Very Best Hug by Smriti Prasadam-Halls

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The Very Best Hug

By: Smriti Prasadam-Halls

3.93

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

A delightful picture book about the power of hugs, from the mega-bestselling creators of I Love You…

If you liked the storytime plot in The Very Best Hug by Smriti Prasadam-Halls , here is a list of 16 books like this:

Cover of Ish (Creatrilogy) by Peter H. Reynolds

1. Ish (Creatrilogy)

By: Peter H. Reynolds

4.39

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

A creative spirit learns that thinking “ish-ly” is far more wonderful than “getting it right” in th… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of Room on the Broom by Julia Donaldson, Axel Scheffler

2. Room on the Broom

By: Julia Donaldson , Axel Scheffler

4.46

Format: 32 pages, Paperback

This fun family read-aloud i s the perfect way to start Halloween celebrations and an ideal gift bo… read more

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  • animals
  • picture books
  • childrens
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3. The Monsters' Monster

By: Patrick McDonnell

3.82

Format: None pages, Hardcover

Once upon a time, there were three little rascals who thought they were the BIGGEST, BADDEST monste… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • storytime

4. Little Blue Truck's Halloween

By: Jill McElmurry , Alice Schertle

3.97

Format: None pages, Board Book

Beep! Beep! It's Halloween! Little Blue Truck is picking up his animal friends for a costume party.… read more

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5. Moo, Baa, La La La!

By: Sandra Boynton

3.50

Format: None pages, Hardcover

Serious silliness for all ages. Artist Sandra Boynton is back and better than ever with completely … read more

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6. How to Catch a Leprechaun

By: Adam Wallace , None

4.83

Format: 266 pages, Hardcover

You've been planning night and day, and finally you've created the perfect trap! Now all you need t… read more

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Cover of The Gruffalo (Gruffalo, #1) by Julia Donaldson, Axel Scheffler

7. The Gruffalo (Gruffalo, #1)

By: Julia Donaldson , Axel Scheffler

4.46

Format: 32 pages, Paperback

Just what is the Gruffalo? He has terrible tusks... and terrible claws... and terrible teeth in … read more

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  • animals
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • storytime

8. Oh, the Thinks You Can Think!

By: Dr. Seuss

3.91

Format: None pages, Paperback

Relates in verse some of the unusual thinks you can think if only you try. A mad outpouring of made… read more

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9. Nothing Rhymes with Orange

By: Adam Rex

4.33

Format: 192 pages, Hardcover

We all know nothing rhymes with orange. But how does that make Orange feel? Well, left out! When a … 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
  • storytime
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11. 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

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  • animals
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • storytime
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12. 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

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  • animals
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • storytime
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13. 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

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  • animals
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • storytime
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14. Grumpy Monkey Valentine Gross-Out: Includes Valentine Stickers

By: Suzanne Lang

4.03

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - The beloved character Jim Panzee is very grumpy about Valentine's Day u… read more

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  • animals
  • picture books
  • love
  • childrens
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15. Abdul's Story

By: Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow

4.41

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

A 2022 New York Public Library Best Book for Kids! A little boy who loves storytelling but strug… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
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16. Woo Hoo! You're Doing Great!

By: Sandra Boynton

4.48

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

A New York Times bestseller! Beloved author Sandra Boynton—and a very exuberant chicken!—have an im… read more

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  • animals
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • storytime
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17. I Color Myself Different

By: Colin Kaepernick

4.28

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER An inspiring story of identity and self-esteem from celebrated athlete… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star and Other Nursery Rhymes (The World of Eric Carle) by Eric Carle

18. Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star and Other Nursery Rhymes (The World of Eric Carle)

By: Eric Carle

4.19

Format: 10 pages, Board book

Classic nursery rhymes with interactive elements makes this board book ideal for little hands! W… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of A Big Mooncake for Little Star by Grace Lin

19. A Big Mooncake for Little Star

By: Grace Lin

4.20

Format: 34 pages, Hardcover

A gorgeous picture book that tells a whimsical origin story of the phases of the moon, from award-w… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • storytime
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20. 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

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  • animals
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • storytime
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21. The Wrong Book

By: Drew Daywalt

3.82

Format: 40 pages, Kindle Edition

What if the narrator of the book you're reading is just...WRONG?! This hilarious book from the auth… read more

Similar categories in Drew Daywalt's The Wrong Book book and Smriti Prasadam-Halls's The Very Best Hug

  • animals
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • storytime
Cover of Broken Crayons Still Color by Toni Collier

22. Broken Crayons Still Color

By: Toni Collier

3.99

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Help your kids process big feelings, build a social-emotional tool kit, and find beauty in life's c… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
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23. The World Needs Who You Were Made to Be

By: Joanna Gaines

4.45

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

In the #1 New York Times bestseller The World Needs Who You Were Made to Be, Joanna Gaines and illu… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • storytime
Cover of See, Touch, Feel: A First Sensory Book by Ellie Boultwood

24. See, Touch, Feel: A First Sensory Book

By: Ellie Boultwood

4.34

Format: 16 pages, Board book

There's lots for baby to explore in See, Touch, Feel: A First Sensory Book. This sturdy board book,… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of Dim Sum, Here We Come! by Maple Lam

25. Dim Sum, Here We Come!

By: Maple Lam

4.07

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

From author-illustrator Maple Lam comes a new picture book about a Chinese American girl and her yo… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • storytime
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26. Summer Is Here

By: Renée Watson

4.34

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

New York Times bestselling creators Renée Watson and Bea Jackson offer a picture book ode to a pict… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • storytime
Cover of You're My Little Cutie Pie by Nicola Edwards

27. You're My Little Cutie Pie

By: Nicola Edwards

4.37

Format: 18 pages, Board Book

Cuddle up with your little cutie pie and share this festive Thanksgiving board book that’s part of … read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
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28. Our Dragon

By: Mem Fox

3.16

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Beloved picture book creator Mem Fox puts a fresh spin on a new baby book in this tender, funny sto… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • storytime
Cover of The Very Best Hug by Smriti Prasadam-Halls

29. The Very Best Hug

By: Smriti Prasadam-Halls

3.93

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

A delightful picture book about the power of hugs, from the mega-bestselling creators of I Love You… read more

Similar categories in Smriti Prasadam-Halls's The Very Best Hug book and Smriti Prasadam-Halls's The Very Best Hug

  • love
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • animals
  • storytime
Cover of A Little SPOT: My First Emotions (Inspire to Create: A Little Spot) by Diane Alber

30. A Little SPOT: My First Emotions (Inspire to Create: A Little Spot)

By: Diane Alber

4.50

Format: 40 pages, Board Book

The A Little SPOT series of books was developed to help children learn about the various feelings a… read more

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Cover of It's Not Easy Being A Ghost: A Halloween Book for Kids and Toddlers by Marilyn Sadler

31. It's Not Easy Being A Ghost: A Halloween Book for Kids and Toddlers

By: Marilyn Sadler

3.73

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

None read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • storytime

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Peter H. Reynolds

4.39

Transform Your Habits

Room on the Broom

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4.46

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The Monsters' Monster

Patrick McDonnell

3.82

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4.46

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4.66

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Hot Dog

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4.29

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4.51

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Michaela Goade

4.43

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