16 Best childrens books like The World in Our Backyard by Jami Gigot

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The World in Our Backyard

By: Jami Gigot

4.34

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Show young readers that whether they live in the country, city, or suburbs, their backyard is a wor…

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Cover of The Watermelon Seed by Greg Pizzoli

1. The Watermelon Seed

By: Greg Pizzoli

4.09

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

With perfect comic pacing, Greg Pizzoli introduces us to one funny crocodile who has one big fear: … read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • storytime
"I love watermelon! Chomp! Chomp! Chomp!"

-Greg Pizzoli, The Watermelon Seed

Cover of And Then, Boom! by Lisa Fipps

2. And Then, Boom!

By: Lisa Fipps

4.69

Format: 256 pages, Hardcover

A gripping new novel-in-verse by the author of the Printz Honor-winning Starfish , featuring a pove… read more

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"Friendship is being there to notice someone's about to fall, to try to keep them from falling, to catch them when they fall or to cushion the blow when they do, to feel what they're feeling, and to u…"

-Lisa Fipps, And Then, Boom!

Cover of Finley: A Moose on the Caboose by Candace Spizzirri

3. Finley: A Moose on the Caboose

By: Candace Spizzirri

4.66

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

"Rules are rules” and wild animals aren’t allowed on trains . . . or so says Conductor Jones. Yo… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of Tala Learns to Siva by Kealani Netane

4. Tala Learns to Siva

By: Kealani Netane

4.36

Format: 32 pages, Kindle Edition

A lovingly empowering story about finding courage and strength in your family, history, and communi… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of Maybe a Whale by Kirsten  Pendreigh

5. Maybe a Whale

By: Kirsten Pendreigh

4.54

Format: 36 pages, Hardcover

After Grandpa dies, a girl and her mother take the trip he had planned for her, kayaking along the … read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
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6. The Storyteller

By: Lindsay Bonilla

4.33

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Featuring an evocative text and luminous paintings, this stunning book celebrates the power of stor… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
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7. Imagine You and Me

By: Benson Shum

4.01

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

A gentle story—with a surprise twist!—about the bond between an imaginative bear and his best frien… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
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8. Just Flowers

By: Erin Dealey

4.64

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Izzy's new neighbor is a bit of a grump--though they are both botanically inclined. When the neighb… read more

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  • picture books
Cover of Abuelita's Gift: A Día de Muertos Story by Mariana Ríos Ramírez

9. Abuelita's Gift: A Día de Muertos Story

By: Mariana Ríos Ramírez

5.00

Format: 40 pages, Library Binding

Julieta is eager to honor her Abuelita's spirit on Día de los Muertos, but struggles to find the pe… read more

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  • picture books
Cover of Trunk Goes Thunk!: A Woodland Tale of Opposites by Heather Morris

10. Trunk Goes Thunk!: A Woodland Tale of Opposites

By: Heather Morris

4.79

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

None read more

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  • picture books
Cover of They Built Me for Freedom: The Story of Juneteenth and Houston's Emancipation Park by Tonya Duncan Ellis

11. They Built Me for Freedom: The Story of Juneteenth and Houston's Emancipation Park

By: Tonya Duncan Ellis

4.54

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

A moving picture book about the history of Emancipation Park in Houston, Texas—and the origins of J… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
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12. The World in Our Backyard

By: Jami Gigot

4.34

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Show young readers that whether they live in the country, city, or suburbs, their backyard is a wor… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • storytime
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13. Bear's Big Idea

By: Sandra Nickel

4.76

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Fish always has great ideas for what to do! When it's Bear's turn to think of something, she promis… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of Henna Is . . . by Marzieh Abbas

14. Henna Is . . .

By: Marzieh Abbas

4.39

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

A picture book that serves young readers as a lyrical love letter to henna, written by Middle East … read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of Summer: A Solstice Story (The Solstice Series) by Kelsey E. Gross

15. Summer: A Solstice Story (The Solstice Series)

By: Kelsey E. Gross

4.05

Format: 36 pages, Hardcover

From Kelsey Gross and New York Times bestselling artist Renata Liwska comes a companion to the stun… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of Awe-samosas! by Marzieh Abbas

16. Awe-samosas!

By: Marzieh Abbas

4.19

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

This warm and joyful picture book blends family tradition and creativity as Noor puts an awesome sp… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
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17. Bear at the Fair

By: Sophia Gholz

4.57

Format: None pages, Kindle Edition

A hangry bear goes on a rampage through a local fair--pushing friends aside, roaring, and generally… read more

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  • childrens
Cover of Clovis Suspects a Sneak by Katelyn Aronson

18. Clovis Suspects a Sneak

By: Katelyn Aronson

4.64

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

None read more

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19. The Suitcase

By: Daniela Sosa

3.83

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

From the author of Friends comes a tender picture book about a boy who gets a new perspective on hi… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of Mooncakes Mean Family by Benson Shum

20. Mooncakes Mean Family

By: Benson Shum

4.09

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival with this sweet story of food and family! In this story designed… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of The Pocket Book: A Picture Book by Alexandra S. D. Hinrichs

21. The Pocket Book: A Picture Book

By: Alexandra S. D. Hinrichs

3.93

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

From author Alexandra S. Hinrichs and illustrator Julia Breckenreid, The Pocket Book is a simple an… read more

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  • childrens

18 Best picture books books like The World in Our Backyard by Jami Gigot

Transform Your Habits

The Watermelon Seed

Greg Pizzoli

4.09

Transform Your Habits

Finley: A Moose on the Caboose

Candace Spizzirri

4.66

Transform Your Habits

Tala Learns to Siva

Kealani Netane

4.36

Transform Your Habits

Maybe a Whale

Kirsten Pendreigh

4.54

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19 Best picture books books like Trunk Goes Thunk!: A Woodland Tale of Opposites by Heather Morris

Transform Your Habits

Emily Snook: The World's Smallest Cook

Laura Bower

4.62

Transform Your Habits

Hanukkah Pajamakkahs

Dara Henry

4.84

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Abuelita's Gift: A Día de Muertos Story

Mariana Ríos Ramírez

5.00

Transform Your Habits

Trunk Goes Thunk!: A Woodland Tale of Opposites

Heather Morris

4.79

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