30 must-read picture books books like Things that Go Bump in the Day by Melinda Beatty

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Things that Go Bump in the Day

By: Melinda Beatty

3.73

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

The sun is out and it’s time for vampire Vlad to go to bed, but it’s easier said than done with all…

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Cover of The Truth About the Couch by Adam Rubin

1. The Truth About the Couch

By: Adam Rubin

3.60

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Dragons Love Tacos comes this hilarious picture bo… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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2. Spider in the Well

By: Jess Hannigan

4.09

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

This cheeky picture book debut from author-illustrator Jess Hannigan tells the darkly dry and utter… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
  • halloween
Cover of Ursula Upside Down by Corey R. Tabor

3. Ursula Upside Down

By: Corey R. Tabor

4.36

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Ursula the catfish finds confidence in seeing the world her own way in another innovative, flipped-… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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4. The Boy and the Elephant

By: Freya Blackwood

4.50

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

The powerful new picture book from Greenaway Medallist and seven-time CBCA winner, Freya Blackwood … read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
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5. The Night Librarian: A Graphic Novel

By: Christopher Lincoln

3.93

Format: 256 pages, Hardcover

A graphic novel adventure in which two siblings, a mysterious Night Librarian, and a motley cast of… read more

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  • childrens
  • fiction
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6. Two Together

By: Brendan Wenzel

4.13

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

In this companion book to They All Saw a Cat and Inside Cat , a journey home leads to unexpected ad… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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7. A Bold Pumpkin Plan

By: Katy Hudson

4.64

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

A plan to build a unique home takes a timid Hedgehog on an incredible journey of self-discovery. Fr… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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8. Home in a Lunchbox

By: Cherry Mo

4.62

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Cherry Mo's stunning debut is about a young girl who immigrates to America and finds home in an une… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
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9. The Quacken

By: Justin Colón

4.23

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Fans of The Bad Seed and Creepy Carrots will flock to this hilarious, lightly spooky picture book a… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of Millie Fleur's Poison Garden by Christy Mandin

10. Millie Fleur's Poison Garden

By: Christy Mandin

4.46

Format: None pages, Kindle Edition

Wednesday Addams meets The Curious Garden in this delightfully peculiar story about finding joy in … read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
  • halloween
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11. Into the Goblin Market

By: Vikki VanSickle

4.30

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

A picture book ode to Christina Rossetti’s classic poem and a clever homage to familiar fairy-tale … read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
  • halloween
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12. We Are Definitely Human

By: X. Fang

4.47

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

A hilarious alien invasion story with a feel-good message about what it means to be human. Perfect … read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of Feeling Boo by Alex Boniello

13. Feeling Boo

By: Alex Boniello

4.05

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Authors and Tony Award-winning producers Alex Boniello and April Lavalle perfectly balance sweet an… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
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14. 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
  • childrens
  • fiction
  • halloween
Cover of Griselda Snook’s Spectacular Books by Barry Timms

15. Griselda Snook’s Spectacular Books

By: Barry Timms

3.85

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

When a young boy named Henry steps into Griselda Snook's Halloween-themed bookstore, he's certain t… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • halloween
Cover of The Little Witch Who Lost Her Broom! by Elaine Bickell

16. The Little Witch Who Lost Her Broom!

By: Elaine Bickell

3.85

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

The perfect Halloween read-aloud! From the New York Times bestselling duo who brought you The Li… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • halloween
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17. Sometimes We Fall

By: Randall de Sève

3.96

Format: None pages, Kindle Edition

An uplifting story that offers a reassuring message about finding the courage to take a small risk—… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of Trick or Treat on Scary Street by Lance Bass

18. Trick or Treat on Scary Street

By: Lance Bass

3.44

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

From musical superstar Lance Bass, this quirky and surprising Halloween story is perfect for trick-… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • halloween
Cover of I'm Sorry You Got Mad by Kyle Lukoff

19. I'm Sorry You Got Mad

By: Kyle Lukoff

4.54

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Newbery Honor-winner Kyle Lukoff explores the importance of learning to apologize. Jack wants to… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of Boo the Library Ghost by Becky Paige

20. Boo the Library Ghost

By: Becky Paige

4.22

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Boo the ghost spends his days haunting the local library and scaring everyone away. But little Popp… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • halloween
Cover of The Man Who Didn't Like Animals by Deborah Underwood

21. The Man Who Didn't Like Animals

By: Deborah Underwood

4.58

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Who was Old MacDonald before he had a farm? A silly and sweet origin story about the storied farmer… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of Things that Go Bump in the Day by Melinda Beatty

22. Things that Go Bump in the Day

By: Melinda Beatty

3.73

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

The sun is out and it’s time for vampire Vlad to go to bed, but it’s easier said than done with all… read more

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  • childrens
  • picture books
  • halloween
  • vampires
  • fiction
Cover of A Pinecone! by Helen Yoon

23. A Pinecone!

By: Helen Yoon

4.18

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

While Daddy is busy wrangling a mud-happy dog, someone else is collecting lots,/i> and lots of pine… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of Stay Angry, Little Girl by Madeleine L'Engle

24. Stay Angry, Little Girl

By: Madeleine L'Engle

4.37

Format: None pages, Kindle Edition

An empowering message inspired by a beloved quote from Madeleine L’Engle’s enduring classic A Wrink… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of Cookie Time by Jessie Sima

25. Cookie Time

By: Jessie Sima

4.01

Format: 56 pages, Hardcover

From the New York Times bestselling creator of Not Quite Narwhal comes a tasty picture book about t… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of Fall Parade: A Picture Book (Seasonal Parade) by Camelia Kay

26. Fall Parade: A Picture Book (Seasonal Parade)

By: Camelia Kay

3.90

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Author Camelia Kay and illustrator Allyn Howard’s picture book Fall Parade celebrates the colorful … read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of The Bakery Dragon by Devin Elle Kurtz

27. The Bakery Dragon

By: Devin Elle Kurtz

4.64

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

The heroic tale of a tiny dragon with a heart of gold and a taste for baked treats! A scrumptious p… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of The Café at the Edge of the Woods by Mikey Please

28. The Café at the Edge of the Woods

By: Mikey Please

4.40

Format: None pages, Kindle Edition

Lemony Snicket meets Jon Klassen meets Grimms' fairy tales in an outrageously original picture book… read more

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

29. 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 A City Full of Santas by Joanna Ho

30. A City Full of Santas

By: Joanna Ho

3.95

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

None read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of Pig Town Party by Lian Cho

31. Pig Town Party

By: Lian Cho

4.16

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

None read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens

16 Best fiction books like Things that Go Bump in the Day by Melinda Beatty

Transform Your Habits

The Truth About the Couch

Adam Rubin

3.60

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Spider in the Well

Jess Hannigan

4.09

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Ursula Upside Down

Corey R. Tabor

4.36

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The Night Librarian: A Graphic Novel

Christopher Lincoln

3.93

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Sidewalk Flowers

JonArno Lawson , Sydney Smith

2.50

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Big

Vashti Harrison

4.66

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The Skull: A Tyrolean Folktale

Jon Klassen

4.26

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Sheets (Sheets, #1)

Brenna Thummler

3.84

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