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24 books with the same feel
Include books by the same authorRowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly Spooky Stories 2: From the Creator of Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Jeff Kinney · 224 pages
The Wolves in the Walls
Neil Gaiman · 56 pages
Lucy is sure there are wolves living in the walls of her house, although others in her family disagree, and when the wolves come out, the adventure begins.
Creepy Carrots!
Aaron Reynolds · 35 pages
The carrots that grow in Crackenhopper Field are the fattest and crispiest around and Jasper Rabbit cannot resist pulling some to eat each time he passes by, until he begins hearing and seeing creepy carrots wherever he goes.
29 Myths on the Swinster Pharmacy
Lemony Snicket
A brother and sister wonder about the mysterious establishment across town called the Swinster Pharmacy. A brother and sister wonder about the mysterious establishment in the next town, the Swinster Pharmacy. So investigator Lemony Snicket compiled 29 myths about this bewildering establishment, hoping to help shine some light on this enduring mystery.
The Sweetest Fig
Chris Van Allsburg · 30 pages
After being given two magical figs that make his dreams come true, Monsieur Bibot sees his plans for future wealth upset by his long-suffering dog.
The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything
Linda Williams · 32 pages
Outside Over There
Maurice Sendak · 40 pages
With Papa off to sea and Mama despondent, Ida must go outside over there to rescue her baby sister from goblins who steal her to be a goblin's bride.
Funnybones
Allan Ahlberg · 32 pages
Three skeletons--a grownup, a child, and a dog--take a walk at night through a dark town.
The Spider and the Fly
Mary Howitt, Tony DiTerlizzi · 40 pages
An illustrated version of the well-known poem about the wily spider and the luckless fly. Includes an addendum with a modern-day example of why it is best not to trust strangers who offer treats.
Virginia Wolf
Kyo Maclear · 32 pages
Vanessa's sister, Virginia, is in a "wolfish" mood -- growling, howling and acting very strange. Vanessa tries everything she can think of to cheer her up, but nothing seems to work. Loosely based on the relationship between author Virginia Woolf and her sister, painter Vanessa Bell.
Brundibar
Tony Kushner · 55 pages
Aninku and Pepicek find their mother sick one morning. The doctor says they need to buy her milk to make her better, but they have no money. They try to make some by singing in the town square, but a hurdy-gurdy grinder, Brundibar, chases them away. With the help of three talking animals and three hundred schoolchildren, they defeat the bully. Brundibar is based on a Czech opera for children that
The Gruffalo's Child
Julia Donaldson · 32 pages
The Gruffalo's Child goes out to find the Big Bad Mouse she has heard so much about.
The Cow Who Climbed a Tree
Gemma Merino · 32 pages
Tina the cow is curious and always going out and having adventures but her sisters think the things she says are ridiculous and can't possibly be true. One day they follow her but they find that all the things she was telling them are true and they join in with Tina in her exciting adventurous life.
Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters: An African Tale
John Steptoe · 32 pages
A Caldecott Honor and Reading Rainbow book, this memorable retelling of Cinderella is perfect for introducing children to the fairy tale as well as the history, culture, and geography of the African nation of Zimbabwe. Inspired by a traditional African folktale, this is the story of Mufaro, who is proud of his two beautiful daughters. Nyasha is kind and considerate, but everyone—except Mufaro—k
What Pet Should I Get?
Dr. Seuss · 48 pages
A never-before-seen picture book by Dr. Seuss! This never-ever-before-seen picture book by Dr. Seuss about making up one's mind is the literary equivalent of buried treasure! What happens when a brother and sister visit a pet store to pick a pet? Naturally, they can't choose just one! The tale captures a classic childhood moment -- choosing a pet -- and uses it to illuminate a life lesson: that it
The Talking Eggs
Robert D. San Souci · 32 pages
A Southern folktale in which kind Blanche, following the instructions of an old witch, gains riches, while her greedy sister makes fun of the old woman and is duly rewarded.
The Witches
Roald Dahl · 208 pages
A young boy and his Norwegian grandmother, who is an expert on witches, together foil a witches' plot to destroy the world's children by turning them into mice.
In a Dark, Dark Room and Other Scary Stories
Alvin Schwartz · 63 pages
Seven scary stories to tell at night in front of a fire or in the dark, based on traditional stories and folktales from various countries.
The Field Guide
Holly Black, Tony DiTerlizzi · 107 pages
When the Grace children go to stay at their Great Aunt Lucinda's worn Victorian house, they discover a field guide to fairies and other creatures and begin to have some unusual experiences.
Shadow
Blaise Cendrars · 40 pages
Free verse evocation of the eerie, shifting images of Shadow which represents the beliefs and ghosts of the past and is brought to life wherever there is light, fire, and a storyteller.