5 must-read fantasy books like Penny and Penelope by Dan Richards

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Penny and Penelope

By: Dan Richards

3.66

Format: 34 pages, Hardcover

Two girls on a play date learn there’s more to each other than meets the eye with a little help fro…

If you liked the fantasy plot in Penny and Penelope by Dan Richards , here is a list of 5 books like this:

Cover of Alfie (The Turtle That Disappeared) by Thyra Heder

1. Alfie (The Turtle That Disappeared)

By: Thyra Heder

4.36

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Nia loves Alfie, her pet turtle. But he’s not very soft, he doesn’t do tricks, and he’s pretty quie… read more

Similar categories in Thyra Heder's Alfie (The Turtle That Disappeared) book and Dan Richards's Penny and Penelope

  • childrens
  • adventure
  • humor
  • picture books
  • animals
  • fiction
Cover of Pinkerton, Behave! by Steven Kellogg

2. Pinkerton, Behave!

By: Steven Kellogg

3.77

Format: 52 pages, Hardcover

Pinkerton doesn't understand his owner's commands. When told to come, he jumps out the window. When… read more

Similar categories in Steven Kellogg's Pinkerton, Behave! book and Dan Richards's Penny and Penelope

  • childrens
  • humor
  • picture books
  • animals
  • fiction
Cover of Sidewalk Flowers by JonArno Lawson, Sydney Smith

3. Sidewalk Flowers

By: JonArno Lawson , Sydney Smith

2.50

Format: 62 pages, Hardcover

In this wordless picture book, a little girl collects wildflowers while her distracted father pays … read more

Similar categories in JonArno Lawson's Sidewalk Flowers book and Dan Richards's Penny and Penelope

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction

4. The Patchwork Bike

By: Maxine Beneba Clarke , None

3.75

Format: 304 pages, Hardcover

What's the best fun in the whole village? Riding the patchwork bike we made! A joyous picture book … read more

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5. Hug This Book!

By: Barney Saltzberg , Fred Benaglia

3.14

Format: 208 pages, Hardcover

An energetic, heartfelt, and humorous ode to book love You can spin and twirl and dance with this b… read more

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6. We are in a Book! (Elephant & Piggie, #13)

By: Mo Willems

4.00

Format: 120 pages, Hardcover

Gerald is careful. Piggie is not. Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can. Gerald and Piggie are bes… read more

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Cover of The Little Engine That Could by Watty Piper, George Hauman, Doris Hauman

7. The Little Engine That Could

By: Watty Piper , George Hauman , Doris Hauman

4.19

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

The story of a train filled with toys and gifts for little boys and girls that breaks down before r… read more

Similar categories in Watty Piper's The Little Engine That Could book and Dan Richards's Penny and Penelope

  • fantasy
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
"Little Engine That Could - "I think I can. I think I can. I think I can. I know I can."

-Watty Piper, The Little Engine That Could

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8. 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 Dan Richards's Penny and Penelope

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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9. Hot Dog

By: Doug Salati

4.29

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

From a critically acclaimed creator comes this summery picture book featuring an overheated--and ov… read more

Similar categories in Doug Salati's Hot Dog book and Dan Richards's Penny and Penelope

  • childrens
  • adventure
  • picture books
  • animals
  • fiction
Cover of Sulwe by Lupita Nyong'o

10. Sulwe

By: Lupita Nyong'o

4.66

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

A New York Times bestseller! From Academy Award–winning actress Lupita Nyong’o comes a powerful,… read more

Similar categories in Lupita Nyong'o's Sulwe book and Dan Richards's Penny and Penelope

  • fantasy
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
"Mama asked, "What is your name?" "Sulwe," she muttered. "And what doe sit mean?" "Star," Sulwe whispered. "Brightness is not in your skin, my love. Brightness is just who you are. As for beauty," Mam…"

-Lupita Nyong'o, Sulwe

Cover of The Christmas Book Flood by Emily Kilgore

11. The Christmas Book Flood

By: Emily Kilgore

4.17

Format: 34 pages, Hardcover

This lovely and lyrical picture book, based on a real Icelandic tradition, brings all the sparkle … read more

Similar categories in Emily Kilgore's The Christmas Book Flood book and Dan Richards's Penny and Penelope

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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12. Remember

By: Joy Harjo

4.42

Format: 40 pages, None

Michaela Goade, invites young readers to pause and reflect on the wonder of the world around them, … read more

Similar categories in Joy Harjo's Remember book and Dan Richards's Penny and Penelope

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of Woo Hoo! You're Doing Great! by Sandra Boynton

13. 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

Similar categories in Sandra Boynton's Woo Hoo! You're Doing Great! book and Dan Richards's Penny and Penelope

  • childrens
  • humor
  • picture books
  • animals
  • fiction
Cover of Séance Tea Party by Reimena Yee

14. Séance Tea Party

By: Reimena Yee

4.25

Format: 272 pages, None

After watching her circle of friends seemingly fade away, Lora is determined to still have fun on h… read more

Similar categories in Reimena Yee's Séance Tea Party book and Dan Richards's Penny and Penelope

  • fantasy
  • fiction
"To childhood, and growing up, and growing old, and magic – whatever age we are."

-Reimena Yee, Séance Tea Party

Cover of Pride: The Story of Harvey Milk and the Rainbow Flag by Rob    Sanders

15. Pride: The Story of Harvey Milk and the Rainbow Flag

By: Rob Sanders

4.33

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

The very first picture book about the remarkable and inspiring story of the Gay Pride Flag! In t… read more

Similar categories in Rob Sanders's Pride: The Story of Harvey Milk and the Rainbow Flag book and Dan Richards's Penny and Penelope

  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of What If... by Samantha Berger

16. What If...

By: Samantha Berger

4.43

Format: 34 pages, Hardcover

Creativity, the power of imagination, and the importance of self-expression are celebrated in this … read more

Similar categories in Samantha Berger's What If... book and Dan Richards's Penny and Penelope

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of When Aidan Became A Brother by Kyle Lukoff

17. When Aidan Became A Brother

By: Kyle Lukoff

4.54

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

When Aidan was born, everyone thought he was a girl. His parents gave him a pretty name, his room l… read more

Similar categories in Kyle Lukoff's When Aidan Became A Brother book and Dan Richards's Penny and Penelope

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of The Upside Down Hat by Stephen Barr

18. The Upside Down Hat

By: Stephen Barr

3.61

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

The Little Prince meets Journey in this gorgeous, reassuring picture book fable about loss, perseve… read more

Similar categories in Stephen Barr's The Upside Down Hat book and Dan Richards's Penny and Penelope

  • fantasy
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of Penny and Penelope by Dan Richards

19. Penny and Penelope

By: Dan Richards

3.66

Format: 34 pages, Hardcover

Two girls on a play date learn there’s more to each other than meets the eye with a little help fro… read more

Similar categories in Dan Richards's Penny and Penelope book and Dan Richards's Penny and Penelope

  • childrens
  • adventure
  • humor
  • picture books
  • animals
  • princesses
  • fiction
  • fantasy
  • plays
Cover of Peaceful Fights for Equal Rights by Rob    Sanders

20. Peaceful Fights for Equal Rights

By: Rob Sanders

4.18

Format: 48 pages, ebook

A primer for peaceful protest, resistance, and activism from the author of Rodzilla and Pride: The … read more

Similar categories in Rob Sanders's Peaceful Fights for Equal Rights book and Dan Richards's Penny and Penelope

  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of Angelina Ballerina Tries Again by Katharine Holabird

21. Angelina Ballerina Tries Again

By: Katharine Holabird

3.82

Format: 32 pages, Paperback

these children's storybooks are entertaining with colorful illustrations that capture children's at… read more

Similar categories in Katharine Holabird's Angelina Ballerina Tries Again book and Dan Richards's Penny and Penelope

  • childrens

17 Top childrens books like Penny and Penelope by Dan Richards

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Alfie (The Turtle That Disappeared)

Thyra Heder

4.36

Transform Your Habits

Pinkerton, Behave!

Steven Kellogg

3.77

Transform Your Habits

Sidewalk Flowers

JonArno Lawson , Sydney Smith

2.50

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The Little Engine That Could

Watty Piper , George Hauman , Doris Hauman

4.19

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Stella Brings the Family

Miriam B. Schiffer , Holly Clifton-Brown

4.05

Transform Your Habits

This Day in June

Gayle E. Pitman , Kristyna Litten

3.40

Transform Your Habits

And Tango Makes Three

Henry Cole , Justin Richardson , Peter Parnell

4.30

Transform Your Habits

Mother Bruce

Ryan T. Higgins

3.83

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