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24 books with the same feel
Include books by the same authorMadlenka
Peter Sis · 44 pages
Madlenka, whose New York City neighbors include the French baker, the Indian news vendor, the Italian ice-cream man, the South American grocer, and the Chinese shopkeeper, goes around the block to show her friends her loose tooth and finds that it is like taking a trip around the world.
Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile
Bernard Waber · 48 pages
Lyle, Lyle Crocodile is a children's book written by Bernard Waber first published in 1965. It is the sequel to The House on East 88th Street, published in 1962. The book is the second in the Lyle the Crocodile series. The fictional series follows the life of Lyle, a city-dwelling crocodile who lives in a Victorian brownstone with a family named the Primms. The story begins with Lyle and Mrs
Olivia
Ian Falconer · 40 pages
Whether at home getting ready for the day, enjoying the beach, or at bedtime, Olivia is a feisty pig who has too much energy for her own good.
Sammy the Seal
Syd Hoff · 64 pages
Anxious to see what life is like outside the zoo, Sammy the seal explores the city, goes to school, and plays with children but decides that there really is no place like home.
I Stink!
Kate McMullan
A big city garbage truck makes its rounds, consuming everything from apple cores and banana peels to leftover ziti with zucchini.
The Berenstain Bears' New Baby
Stan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain · 32 pages
Small Bear outgrows the bed his father made him when he was a baby--and none too soon.
Fletcher and the Falling Leaves
Julia Rawlinson · 32 pages
Llama Llama Home with Mama
Anna Dewdney · 33 pages
Llama Llama's mother takes good care of him when he has to stay home from school because he is sick, but when Mama Llama begins to feel sick, too, Llama Llama knows how to take care of her.
Old Bear
Kevin Henkes
When Old Bear falls asleep for the winter, he has a dream that he is a cub again, enjoying each of the four seasons.
Sector 7
David Wiesner · 48 pages
Beginning with a school trip to the Empire State Building, a boy makes friends with a mischievous little cloud, who whisks him away to the Cloud Dispatch Center for Sector 7 (the region that includes New York City). The clouds are bored with their everyday shapes, so the boy obligingly starts to sketch some new ones. . . .
King Jack and the Dragon
Peter Bently, Peter J. Bentley · 32 pages
Jack, Zack, and Caspar build a castle fort, then spend a day fighting dragons and beasts, but at day's end giants carry away first Sir Zack, then Caspar, and King Jack is left to face night creatures alone.
Baby Bear, Baby Bear, What Do You See?
Bill Martin Jr. · 31 pages
Illustrations and rhyming text portray a young bear searching for its mother and meeting many North American animals along the way in this easy-reader version of the 2007 tale. Includes note to parents and teachers, as well as activities.
Blueberry Girl
Neil Gaiman · 31 pages
Rhyming text expresses a prayer for a girl to be protected from such dangers as nightmares at age three or false friends at fifteen, and to be granted clearness of sight and other favors.
Bear Feels Sick
Karma Wilson · 34 pages
When Bear is too sick to play, his animal friends go to his cave to make him soup and tea and keep him company.
The Twelve Days of Christmas
Jan Brett · 32 pages
A young woman's true love sends her extravagant gifts on each of the twelve days of Christmas.
The Man in the Moon
William Joyce · 56 pages
When a newly orphaned baby in the moon makes friends with the children of Earth, he begins to shine as brightly as possible to ward off their fears.
How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
Dr. Seuss · 64 pages
The Grinch tries to stop Christmas from arriving by stealing all the presents and food from the village, but much to his surprise it comes anyway. Could Christmas be more than presents?
Giraffes Can't Dance
Giles Andreae · 31 pages
Gerald the giraffe is too clumsy to dance with all the other animals at the Jungle Dance, until he finds the right music.
The Spiffiest Giant in Town
Julia Donaldson, Axel Scheffler · 32 pages
George the giant, known for wearing his old patched clothes, finally buys new ones, but then gives them away to some needy animals.
Balloons Over Broadway: The True Story of the Puppeteer of Macy's Parade
Melissa Sweet · 32 pages
Award-winning artist Sweet tells the story of the puppeteer Tony Sarg, capturing his genius, his dedication, his zest for play, and his long-lasting gift to America--the inspired helium balloons that would become the trademark of Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.