13 must-read childrens books like The Owl and the Pussycat by Edward Lear, Jan Brett

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The Owl and the Pussycat

By: Edward Lear , Jan Brett

3.95

Format: 161 pages, Paperback

In this beautifully illustrated edition of Lear's beloved nonsense poem, Mortimer takes the reader …

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1. In the Small, Small Pond

By: Denise Fleming

3.92

Format: 32 pages, Paperback

Award-winning author/illustrator Denise Fleming gives young readers a frog’s eye view of life in a … read more

Similar categories in Denise Fleming's In the Small, Small Pond book and Edward Lear's The Owl and the Pussycat

  • animals
  • poetry
  • picture books
  • childrens
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2. The Turnip

By: Jan Brett

3.93

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

In a rollicking, cumulative tale, a badger family and their friends–Hedgie, Mr. Ram and Vanya, the … read more

Similar categories in Jan Brett's The Turnip book and Edward Lear's The Owl and the Pussycat

  • animals
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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3. Bread and Jam for Frances (I Can Read Level 2)

By: Russell Hoban , Lillian Hoban

4.21

Format: 32 pages, Paperback

The classic funny story about a stubborn little badger with very particular tastes in food. Frances… read more

Similar categories in Russell Hoban's Bread and Jam for Frances (I Can Read Level 2) book and Edward Lear's The Owl and the Pussycat

  • classics
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • animals
  • fiction
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4. Baby Bear, Baby Bear, What Do You See?

By: Eric Carle , Bill Martin Jr.

4.25

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Baby Bear, Baby Bear, What Do You See? is the final collaboration from this bestselling author-illu… read more

Similar categories in Eric Carle's Baby Bear, Baby Bear, What Do You See? book and Edward Lear's The Owl and the Pussycat

  • poetry
  • classics
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • animals
  • fiction
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5. The Foot Book: Dr. Seuss's Wacky Book of Opposites

By: Dr. Seuss

3.61

Format: 160 pages,

A toe-tapper babies will love--the classic Seussian book about opposites: "Wet foot, dry foot. Low … read more

Similar categories in Dr. Seuss's The Foot Book: Dr. Seuss's Wacky Book of Opposites book and Edward Lear's The Owl and the Pussycat

  • poetry
  • classics
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • fiction
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6. The Ring of Thoth

By: Arthur Conan Doyle

4.16

Format: 354 pages, ebook

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, the creator of detective Sherlock Holmes, is the father of crime fiction. O… read more

Similar categories in Arthur Conan Doyle's The Ring of Thoth book and Edward Lear's The Owl and the Pussycat

  • classics
  • fiction

7. The Ugly Duckling

By: Hans Christian Andersen , Jerry Pinkney

4.03

Format: 246 pages, Hardcover

For over one hundred years The Ugly Duckling has been a childhood favorite, and Jerry Pinkney's spe… read more

Similar categories in Hans Christian Andersen's The Ugly Duckling book and Edward Lear's The Owl and the Pussycat

  • classics
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • animals
  • fiction
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8. Wynken, Blynken, Nod

By: Eugene Field , Johanna Westerman

3.79

Format: None pages, Hardcover

In this bedtime poem, three fishermen in a wooden shoe catch stars in their nets of silver and gold. read more

Similar categories in Eugene Field's Wynken, Blynken, Nod book and Edward Lear's The Owl and the Pussycat

  • poetry
  • classics
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • fiction
Cover of The Three Billy Goats Gruff by Paul Galdone, Peter Christen Asbjørnsen

9. The Three Billy Goats Gruff

By: Paul Galdone , Peter Christen Asbjørnsen

4.08

Format: 234 pages, Paperback

This classic story is a favorite with toddlers, who will cheer on the three clever billy goats who … read more

Similar categories in Paul Galdone's The Three Billy Goats Gruff book and Edward Lear's The Owl and the Pussycat

  • classics
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • animals
  • fiction
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10. Little Bear

By: Else Holmelund Minarik , Maurice Sendak

3.10

Format: 151 pages, Paperback

Dem Kleinen Baren ist niemals langweilig, denn er erlebt immer neue Abenteuer. Eines Tages beschlie… read more

Similar categories in Else Holmelund Minarik's Little Bear book and Edward Lear's The Owl and the Pussycat

  • classics
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • animals
  • fiction
Cover of The Owl and the Pussycat by Edward Lear, Jan Brett

11. The Owl and the Pussycat

By: Edward Lear , Jan Brett

3.95

Format: 161 pages, Paperback

In this beautifully illustrated edition of Lear's beloved nonsense poem, Mortimer takes the reader … read more

Similar categories in Edward Lear's The Owl and the Pussycat book and Edward Lear's The Owl and the Pussycat

  • poetry
  • classics
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • animals
  • cats
  • fiction
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12. Blue on Blue

By: Beth Krommes , Dianne White

3.67

Format: 364 pages, Hardcover

Discover the joys of a wild rainstorm in this poetic picture book, illustrated by a Caldecott Medal… read more

Similar categories in Beth Krommes's Blue on Blue book and Edward Lear's The Owl and the Pussycat

  • poetry
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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13. Each Peach Pear Plum

By: Allan Ahlberg , Janet Ahlberg

4.35

Format: None pages, Board book

Each Peach Pear Plum - the classic picture book by Janet and Allan Ahlberg. Each Peach Pear Plum is… read more

Similar categories in Allan Ahlberg's Each Peach Pear Plum book and Edward Lear's The Owl and the Pussycat

  • poetry
  • classics
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • fiction

14. Scary Stories 3: More Tales to Chill Your Bones (Scary Stories, #3)

By: Stephen Gammell , Alvin Schwartz

3.87

Format: 144 pages, Paperback

Storytellers know -- just as they have for hundreds and hundreds of years -- that everyone enjoys a… read more

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15. The Cloud Book

By: Tomie dePaola

4.33

Format: 242 pages, Paperback

The ten most common clouds along with related myths and popular weather sayings. read more

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16. Owl Babies

By: Patrick Benson , Martin Waddell

4.15

Format: None pages, Unknown Binding

This is the story of three baby owls who wake up one night in their hole in the tree to find that t… read more

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17. Jamie O'Rourke and the Big Potato

By: Tomie dePaola

3.96

Format: None pages, Hardcover

When his wife injures her back and can't do all the work, Jamie O'Rourke--the laziest man in all of… read more

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18. Fritz and the Beautiful Horses

By: Jan Brett

3.96

Format: None pages,

Fritz, a pony excluded from the group of beautiful horses within the walled city, becomes a hero wh… read more

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19. We're Going on a Bear Hunt

By: Michael Rosen , Helen Oxenbury

4.29

Format: 40 pages, Paperback

Come along on a bear hunt in this award-winning classic from Michael Rosen and Helen Oxenbury. We’r… read more

Similar categories in Michael Rosen's We're Going on a Bear Hunt book and Edward Lear's The Owl and the Pussycat

  • poetry
  • classics
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • animals
  • fiction

20. Fox in Socks

By: Dr. Seuss

4.44

Format: 212 pages, Paperback

In this hilarious book, the irrepressible Fox in Socks teaches a baffled Mr. Knox some of the slick… read more

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21. Ten Apples Up On Top!

By: Theo LeSieg , Roy McKie

4.40

Format: 304 pages, Paperback

Learning to count has never been more fun than in this crazy tale of a dog, a lion and a tiger all … read more

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13 Best fiction books like The Owl and the Pussycat by Edward Lear, Jan Brett

Transform Your Habits

The Turnip

Jan Brett

3.93

Transform Your Habits

Bread and Jam for Frances (I Can Read Level 2)

Russell Hoban , Lillian Hoban

4.21

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Baby Bear, Baby Bear, What Do You See?

Eric Carle , Bill Martin Jr.

4.25

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The Foot Book: Dr. Seuss's Wacky Book of Opposites

Dr. Seuss

3.61

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Frog and Toad Together (Frog and Toad, #2)

Arnold Lobel

4.25

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Bread and Jam for Frances (I Can Read Level 2)

Russell Hoban , Lillian Hoban

4.21

Transform Your Habits

The Little House

Virginia Lee Burton

5.00

Transform Your Habits

Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel

Virginia Lee Burton

5.00

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