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24 books with the same feel
Include books by the same authorI Want to Be Somebody New!
Robert Lopshire · 38 pages
Tired of doing tricks in a circus, a large spotted animal decides he wants to be something different such as a mouse, an elephant, or a giraffe.
Wolf Won't Bite!
Emily Gravett · 32 pages
Three little circus pigs capture a wild wolf and make him do outrageous tricks, safe in the belief that he would never bite them.
Lafcadio, the Lion Who Shot Back
Shel Silverstein · 112 pages
After leaving the jungle for the circus and a life of fame and wealth, a lion who taught himself to be the best shot in the world discovers he's not really a lion anymore, and not really a man, either.
Because a Little Bug Went Ka-choo!
Rosetta Stone, Dr. Seuss · 40 pages
The mere sneeze of a bug triggers a chain reaction involving, among others, cows, turtles, policemen, and an entire circus parade.
Mirette on the High Wire
Emily Arnold McCully · 32 pages
Mirette learns tightrope walking from Monsieur Bellini, a guest in her mother's boarding house, not knowing that he is a celebrated tightrope artist who has withdrawn from performing because of fear.
Mr. Popper's Penguins
Richard Atwater, Florence Atwater · 139 pages
The Carnivorous Carnival
Lemony Snicket · 286 pages
Dear reader, The word "carnivorous," which appears in the title of this book, means "meat-eating," and once you have read such a bloodthirsty word, there is no reason to read any further. This carnivorous volume contains such a distressing story that consuming any of its contents would be far more stomach-turning than even the most imbalanced meal. To avoid causing discomfort, it would be be
"Stand Back," Said the Elephant, "I'm Going to Sneeze!"
Patricia Thomas · 32 pages
The Lady with the Alligator Purse
Nadine Bernard Westcott
A familiar melody with uproariously funny new lyrics are presented in this picture book that includes music, stories, and games. Full color.
And the Dish Ran Away with the Spoon
Janet Stevens, Susan Stevens Crummel · 56 pages
When Dish and Spoon run away, their nursery rhyme friends Cat, Cow, and Dog set out to rescue them in time for the next evening's reading of their rhyme.
Amelia Bedelia, Bookworm
Herman Parish, Lynn Sweat · 64 pages
The literal-minded housekeeper causes chaos at her local library when she stops by to help the librarian.
Secret Pizza Party
Adam Rubin
While Raccoon is eating pizza at his secret pizza party, he sees a mascarde party going in the house below him so he finds a mask to wear and joins the party.
The Cookie Fiasco
Dan Santat, Mo Willems · 51 pages
"There are only three cookies and four hungry friends to share them with. This is not good. This is not equal!"--
If You Give a Cat a Cupcake
Laura Joffe Numeroff · 32 pages
A series of increasingly far-fetched events might occur if someone were to give a cupcake to a cat.
Revolting Rhymes
Roald Dahl · 48 pages
Presents humorous retellings of six well-known fairy tales featuring surprise endings in place of the traditional happily-ever-after.
Good Work Amelia Bedelia
Peggy Parish · 56 pages
Literal-minded Amelia Bedelia does household chores and gets dinner ready.
I Will Take a Nap!
Mo Willems · 57 pages
Gerald is tired and cranky and wants to take a nap, but Piggie is not helping.