25 Top picture books books like Is Was by Deborah Freedman

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Is Was

By: Deborah Freedman

3.59

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Explore the connections found in nature in this simply stunning picture book that explores the idea…

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1. The Christmas Eve Tree

By: Emily Sutton , Delia Huddy

3.97

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

When the ugly little fir tree is taken to the city, no one wants to buy him; they prefer the big ta… read more

Similar categories in Emily Sutton's The Christmas Eve Tree book and Deborah Freedman's Is Was

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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2. The Bear Ate Your Sandwich

By: Julia Sarcone-Roach

4.12

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Bear meets sandwich, adventure ensues. . . . A sly classic-in-the-making for fans of Jon Klassen, P… read more

Similar categories in Julia Sarcone-Roach's The Bear Ate Your Sandwich book and Deborah Freedman's Is Was

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • animals
  • fiction
  • storytime

3. Little Elliot, Big Family

By: Mike Curato

3.43

Format: 331 pages, Hardcover

When Mouse heads off to a family reunion, Little Elliot decides go for a walk. As he explores each … read more

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4. 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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5. Round Trip

By: Ann Jonas

5.00

Format: None pages, Paperback

Black and white illustrations and text record the sights on a day trip to the city and back home ag… read more

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6. Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type

By: Doreen Cronin , Betsy Lewin

3.90

Format: 216 pages, Hardcover

Farmer Brownhas a problem. His cows like to type. All day long he hears Click, clack, MOO. Click, c… read more

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7. Roller Girl

By: Victoria Jamieson

4.28

Format: 240 pages, Paperback

For fans of Raina Telgemeier’s Smile, a heartwarming graphic novel about friendship and surviving j… read more

Similar categories in Victoria Jamieson's Roller Girl book and Deborah Freedman's Is Was

  • realistic fiction
  • childrens
  • fiction

8. The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore

By: William Joyce , Joe Bluhm

3.57

Format: 10 pages, Hardcover

Morris Lessmore loved words. He loved stories. He loved books. But every story has its upsets. Ever… read more

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9. 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 Deborah Freedman's Is Was

  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • storytime
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10. A Friend for Henry

By: Jenn Bailey

3.93

Format: 36 pages, Hardcover

In Classroom Six, second left down the hall, Henry has been on the lookout for a friend. A friend w… read more

Similar categories in Jenn Bailey's A Friend for Henry book and Deborah Freedman's Is Was

  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • storytime
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11. Creepy Crayon!

By: Aaron Reynolds

4.32

Format: 42 pages, Hardcover

A #1 New York Times bestseller! From the team behind the New York Times bestselling Creepy Carro… read more

Similar categories in Aaron Reynolds's Creepy Crayon! book and Deborah Freedman's Is Was

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • animals
  • fiction
  • storytime
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12. Mina

By: Matthew Forsythe

4.12

Format: 68 pages, ebook

From the creator of the acclaimed and beloved Pokko and the Drum comes an emotionally resonant, “ri… read more

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  • childrens
  • picture books
  • animals
  • fiction
  • storytime
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13. Are You a Cheeseburger?

By: Monica Arnaldo

4.12

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Laugh-out-loud humor and a tender friendship blossom in author-illustrator Monica Arnaldo’s charmin… read more

Similar categories in Monica Arnaldo's Are You a Cheeseburger? book and Deborah Freedman's Is Was

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • animals
  • fiction
  • storytime
  • nature
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14. Two Dogs

By: Ian Falconer

3.65

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

From Ian Falconer, Caldecott Honor winner and #1 New York Times bestselling creator of the Olivia s… read more

Similar categories in Ian Falconer's Two Dogs book and Deborah Freedman's Is Was

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • animals
  • fiction
  • storytime
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15. Everything Will Be OK

By: Anna Dewdney

3.90

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

The bestselling creators of Llama Llama and Skippyjon Jones bring warmth and humor to a story with … read more

Similar categories in Anna Dewdney's Everything Will Be OK book and Deborah Freedman's Is Was

  • animals
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • storytime
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16. I Don't Want to Read This Book

By: Max Greenfield

3.94

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

From actor Max Greenfield (fan-favorite "Schmidt" from television's New Girl) comes a hilarious pic… read more

Similar categories in Max Greenfield's I Don't Want to Read This Book book and Deborah Freedman's Is Was

  • storytime
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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17. The Littlest Yak

By: Lu Fraser

4.35

Format: 32 pages, ebook

WINNER of Oscar's Book Prize 2021! Perfect for fans of Rachel Bright and Julia Donaldson, The Li… read more

Similar categories in Lu Fraser's The Littlest Yak book and Deborah Freedman's Is Was

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • animals
  • fiction
  • storytime
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18. Floof

By: Heidi McKinnon

4.21

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

The text says one thing and the illustrations say quite another in this darling picture book where … read more

Similar categories in Heidi McKinnon's Floof book and Deborah Freedman's Is Was

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • animals
  • fiction
  • storytime
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19. 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

Similar categories in Cori Doerrfeld's Beneath book and Deborah Freedman's Is Was

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • animals
  • fiction
  • storytime
  • nature
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20. Wolfboy

By: Andy Harkness

3.81

Format: None pages, None

This dynamic picture book from an award-winning art director shows how feeling hangry can turn even… read more

Similar categories in Andy Harkness's Wolfboy book and Deborah Freedman's Is Was

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • animals
  • fiction
  • storytime
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21. 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 Deborah Freedman's Is Was

  • art
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • nature
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22. Night Lunch

By: Eric Fan

3.78

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

A mysterious cook whips up midnight meals for fellow night owls in a lavish lunch cart while a hung… read more

Similar categories in Eric Fan's Night Lunch book and Deborah Freedman's Is Was

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • animals
  • fiction
  • storytime
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23. How to Eat a Book

By: Mrs. MacLeod

3.49

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

“Sheila sat down to eat her first book and the strangest thing happened…The book ate HER.”   One by… read more

Similar categories in Mrs. MacLeod's How to Eat a Book book and Deborah Freedman's Is Was

  • storytime
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
"Strange it is, Strange but true, the way to eat a book is to let the book eat you!"

-Mrs. MacLeod, How to Eat a Book

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24. These Olive Trees

By: Aya Ghanameh

4.64

Format: 40 pages, None

The story of a Palestinian family's ties to the land, and how one young girl finds a way to care fo… read more

Similar categories in Aya Ghanameh's These Olive Trees book and Deborah Freedman's Is Was

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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25. Coquí in the City

By: Nomar Perez

4.07

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

A picture book based on the author-illustrator's own experiences, about a boy who moves to the U.S.… read more

Similar categories in Nomar Perez's Coquí in the City book and Deborah Freedman's Is Was

  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • animals
  • fiction
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26. Yes & No

By: Elisha Cooper

3.82

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

From Caldecott Honor author/illustrator Elisha Cooper comes Yes & No, a timeless tale of friendship… read more

Similar categories in Elisha Cooper's Yes & No book and Deborah Freedman's Is Was

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • animals
  • fiction
  • storytime
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27. Tadpoles

By: Matt James

3.24

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

One rainy morning, a father and son bond over a walk through a field full of freshly formed ponds t… read more

Similar categories in Matt James's Tadpoles book and Deborah Freedman's Is Was

  • animals
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • nature
Cover of Sour Apple by Linda  Liu

28. Sour Apple

By: Linda Liu

3.99

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

From the creator of the beloved Hidden Gem comes another irresistibly quirky and hilarious picture … read more

Similar categories in Linda Liu's Sour Apple book and Deborah Freedman's Is Was

  • picture books
  • childrens
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29. 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

Similar categories in Anoosha Syed's That's Not My Name! book and Deborah Freedman's Is Was

  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • storytime
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30. Little Ghost Makes a Friend

By: Maggie Edkins Willis

4.17

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

A shy ghost learns the secret to making friends is being his spooky, sparkly self in this charming … read more

Similar categories in Maggie Edkins Willis's Little Ghost Makes a Friend book and Deborah Freedman's Is Was

  • storytime
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of Is Was by Deborah Freedman

31. Is Was

By: Deborah Freedman

3.59

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Explore the connections found in nature in this simply stunning picture book that explores the idea… read more

Similar categories in Deborah Freedman's Is Was book and Deborah Freedman's Is Was

  • poetry
  • art
  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • animals
  • philosophy
  • fiction
  • storytime
  • nature

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Emily Sutton , Delia Huddy

3.97

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4.12

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Victoria Jamieson

4.28

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4.46

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3.76

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