7 must-read animals books like The Unwelcome Surprise by Olga Herrera

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The Unwelcome Surprise

By: Olga Herrera

4.08

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

Perfect for fans of Something's Wrong! and Can I Be Your Dog?, this charmingly funny new baby story…

If you liked the animals plot in The Unwelcome Surprise by Olga Herrera , here is a list of 7 books like this:

1. Show Way

By: Jacqueline Woodson , Hudson Talbott

4.00

Format: 120 pages, Hardcover

Soonie's great-grandma was just seven years old when she was sold to a big plantation without her m… read more

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2. A First Time for Everything

By: Dan Santat

4.39

Format: 320 pages, Hardcover

A middle grade graphic memoir based on bestselling author and Caldecott Medalist Dan Santat's awkwa… read more

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3. 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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4. 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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"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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5. Ramen for Everyone

By: Patricia Tanumihardja

4.18

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

In this adorable picture book for fans of Amy Wu and the Perfect Bao and Bilal Cooks Daal , Hiro as… read more

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  • picture books
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6. The Three Little Guinea Pigs

By: Erica S. Perl

4.03

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Once upon a time there were three little pigs... three little guinea pigs!Their names were Rosie, M… read more

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  • picture books
  • animals
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7. Watch Out for the Lion!

By: Brooke Hartman

4.13

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Readers beware―there’s a ferocious lion in this book! The book warns that it has seen the lion alre… read more

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  • picture books
  • animals
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8. This Is a School

By: John Schu

4.15

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

A moving celebration of school and all it may signify: work and play, creativity and trust, and a s… read more

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  • picture books
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9. Spicy Spicy Hot!

By: Lenny Wen

4.17

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

A story about one girl determined to embrace the spice of sambal in order to connect with her grand… read more

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  • picture books
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10. The Duck Never Blinks

By: Alex Latimer

3.90

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Can you make a duck blink? Probably not. But you can try, in this irreverent and hilarious starin… read more

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  • picture books
  • animals
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11. Choosing Brave: How Mamie Till-Mobley and Emmett Till Sparked the Civil Rights Movement (Caldecott Honor Book)

By: Angela Joy

4.66

Format: 64 pages, Hardcover

A picture book biography of the mother of Emmett Till, and how she channeled grief over her son's d… read more

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  • picture books
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12. Mavis the Bravest

By: Lu Fraser

4.13

Format: None pages, Kindle Edition

An irresistible story about finding the bright spark of braveness inside from the creators of One C… read more

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  • picture books
  • animals
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13. Sari-Sari Summers

By: Lynnor Bontigao

4.28

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

In this love letter to the Philippines (and to grandmothers), a young girl comes up with a brillian… read more

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  • picture books
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14. Laolao's Dumplings

By: Dane Liu

4.31

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

Millie loves to help LaoLao cook, especially her favorite dish. Dumplings! They gather fresh ingred… read more

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  • picture books
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15. The Wave

By: Tyler Charlton

4.33

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

When a boy is swept up in a wave of sadness, he finds himself tumbling. But when he remembers that … read more

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  • picture books
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16. Quiet Time with My Seeya

By: Dinalie Dabarera

4.22

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

A lush and endearing picture book about the special days a child spends with her Sinhalese grandfat… read more

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  • picture books
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17. The Glow Show

By: Susi Schaefer

3.91

Format: 35 pages, Hardcover

Meet Glow! Glow is a squid, he is bioluminescent, and he knows how to TWIRL! And the fa… read more

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  • picture books
  • animals
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18. I Have a Question

By: Andrew Arnold

3.88

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

From rising picture book star Andrew Arnold comes I Have a Question , a book for anyone who’s ever … read more

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  • picture books
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19. Anzu the Great Listener (Anzu the Great Kaiju, 2)

By: Benson Shum

4.08

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

In this follow-up to Anzu the Great Kaiju , created by Walt Disney Studios animator Benson Shum, we… read more

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  • picture books
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20. Boys Don't Fry

By: Kimberly Lee

4.18

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Jin wishes his family would ask him to help prepare the Lunar New Year feast. But boys, or Babas, n… read more

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  • picture books
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21. Molly's Tuxedo

By: Vicki Johnson

4.50

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

*2024 NCTE Charlotte Huck Award for Outstanding Fiction For Children Recommended Book and 2024 ALA … read more

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  • picture books
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22. I See You, Sad Bear

By: Vern Kousky

3.71

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

A poetic and comforting story that explores emotional literacy and friendship, perfect for fans of … read more

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  • picture books
  • animals
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23. My Name

By: Supriya Kelkar

4.31

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

My Name is an inspiring picture book that encourages kids to celebrate themselves and all the thing… read more

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  • picture books
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24. A Love Letter to My Library

By: Lisa Katzenberger

4.44

Format: 38 pages, Kindle Edition

A heartwarming picture book love letter to libraries and all the moments that make them so special!… read more

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  • picture books
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25. A Gift For Nai Nai

By: Kim-Hoa Ung

4.51

Format: None pages, None

Lyn Lyn's beloved Nai Nai has a birthday party approaching! All Lyn Lyn wants to do is make a lucky… read more

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  • picture books
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26. The Yellow Áo Dài

By: Hanh Bui

4.28

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Lovingly illustrated by Minnie Phan, Hanh Bui’s debut picture book, The Yellow Áo Dài , is a warm s… read more

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  • picture books
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27. 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

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  • picture books
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28. The Unwelcome Surprise

By: Olga Herrera

4.08

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

Perfect for fans of Something's Wrong! and Can I Be Your Dog?, this charmingly funny new baby story… read more

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  • picture books
  • animals
  • dogs
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29. Invader from Mars: The Truth About Babies

By: Peggy Robbins Janousky

3.80

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

A hilarious new sibling story that ends with an out-of-this-world twist, for fans of Wolfie the Bun… read more

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  • picture books
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30. Someday, Maybe

By: Diana Murray

3.87

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Someday, Maybe is an inventive and inspiring picture book that imagines the exciting jobs, discover… read more

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  • picture books
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31. Naming Ceremony

By: Seina Wedlick

4.33

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

A sweet sibling picture-book story all about making family traditions your own—perfect for fans of … read more

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  • picture books

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Patricia Tanumihardja

4.18

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4.03

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4.13

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4.15

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4.46

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