My Grandma Lived in Gooligulch

10 best books like My Grandma Lived in Gooligulch (Graeme Base): The Magic Pudding, Mr. Brown Can Moo! Can You?, We're Going on a Bear Hunt, Each Peach Pear Plum, Five Children and It, Dr. Seuss's ABC: An Amazing Alphabet Book!, Hairy Maclary from Donaldson's Dairy, How to Catch a Star, Kitten's First Full Moon, What Do You Do with an Idea?

The Magic Pudding

Author	Norman Lindsay
ISBN	0140300988

"Gentlemen," said the Judge, "I must remind you that we require a Review!"

"We don't needs no Review," replied Sam rudely, "We just needs to get away from them rascally Puddin'-thieves." And he pointed to the Wombat and the Possum, lurking in the comment thread, who looked up with a guilty start.

"Ignore...

Mr. Brown Can Moo! Can You?

Author	Dr. Seuss
ISBN	0007169914

Moo moo! Hoo hoo! Cock-a-doodle-doo! Oh, the wonderful sounds Mr. Brown can do. Now see if you can do them too! This fabulous book is ideal for teaching young children all about noises!


This delightful book forms part of the second stage in HarperCollins’ major Dr. Seuss rebrand programme....

We're Going on a Bear Hunt

Author	Michael Rosen
ISBN	0689853491

A Scathing Review of We're Going on a Bear Hunt, aka "The Children's Guide to Passive Suicide"

Before we go any further, a little context:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zWpzxz...

There are plenty of children's books about self destructive impulses. In The Cat in the...

Each Peach Pear Plum

Author

Janet Ahlberg

'Each Peach Pear Plum' - the classic picture book by Janet and Allan Ahlberg - is a timeless picture book classic from the bestselling illustrator/author team Janet and Allan Ahlberg, creators of Peepo!. Each beautifully illustrated page encourages young children to interact with the picture to...

Five Children and It

Author	E. Nesbit
ISBN	0140367357

I read Five Children and It with the Women’s Classic Literature Enthusiasts group and enjoyed it immensely. If you like Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle and its series' mates by Betty MacDonald, you will like Five Children and It. The ideal child reader of this book is between second and fifth grade, with a fondness...

Dr. Seuss's ABC: An Amazing Alphabet Book!

Author	Dr. Seuss
ISBN	0385375166

I think that this is the most amazing alphabet book ever, word-wise. (Animalia wins for pictures, I think.)

We've been collecting Dr. Seuss books for quite some time, because we tend to like them. I never read this book as a child, and I'm almost glad, because I get to be so astounded now as an adult.

First...

Hairy Maclary from Donaldson's Dairy

Author	Lynley Dodd
ISBN	0670913502

Following the resounding success of my Locus Quest, I faced a dilemma: which reading list to follow it up with? Variety is the spice of life, so I’ve decided to diversify and pursue six different lists simultaneously. This book falls into my BEDTIME STORIES list.

I have a little boy...

How to Catch a Star

Author	Oliver Jeffers
ISBN	0007228074

Once there was a boy, and that boy loved stars very much. So much so that he decided to catch one of his very own. But how? Waiting for them to grow tired from being up in the sky all night doesn't work. Climbing to the top of the tallest tree? No, not tall enough. The boy has a rocket ship . . . but it is made of paper...

Kitten's First Full Moon

Author	Kevin Henkes
ISBN	0060588284

The nationally bestselling picture book about a kitten, the moon, and a bowl of milk, written by the celebrated author and illustrator Kevin Henkes, was awarded a Caldecott Medal.

From one of the most celebrated and beloved picture book creators working in the field today comes a memorable...

What Do You Do with an Idea?

Author	Kobi Yamada
ISBN	1938298071

This is the story of one brilliant idea and the child who helps to bring it into the world. As the child's confidence grows, so does the idea itself. And then, one day, something amazing happens. This is a story for anyone, at any age, who's ever had an idea that seemed a little too big, too odd, too difficult....

Possum Magic

Author	Mem Fox
ISBN	0152632247

A sparkling story steeped in Australian "magic" about Grandma Poss and little Hush, two possums from the country. Grandma works her magic so Hush is invisible, which allows the little possum to do lots of fun things (like slide down kangaroos' backs) and also stay hidden from snakes (which is why Grandma...

Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes

Author

Mem Fox

As everyone knows, nothing is sweeter than tiny baby fingers and chubby baby toes. . . . And here, from two of the most gifted picture-book creators of our time, is a celebration of baby fingers, baby toes, and the joy they—and the babies they belong to—bring to everyone, everywhere, all over the world!...

Edward the Emu

Author	Sheena Knowles
ISBN	0064434990

"If you buy one book for sheer fun, there's no question it should be this one." —San Diego Union Tribune

Tired of his life as an emu, Edward decides to try being something else for a change. He tries swimming with the seals, he spends a day lounging with the lions, and even slithers with the snakes....

Who Sank the Boat?

Author

Pamela Allen

A charmingly funny read-aloud that asks an important question: "Who sank the boat?"

Beside the sea, there once lived a cow, a donkey, a sheep, a pig, and a tiny little mouse. They were good friends, and one warm, sunny morning, for no particular reason, they decided to go for a row in the bay. Do...

What Do You Do with a Problem?

Author	Kobi Yamada
ISBN	1943200009

From the same author and illustrator as our #1 nationally best-selling What Do You Do With an Idea? comes a new book to encourage you to look closely at problems and discover the possibilities they can hold.

What do you do with a problem? Especially one that follows you around and doesn't seem...

Maisy Goes to the Bookshop

Author

Lucy Cousins

Have fun with Maisy and friends on their first trip to the bookshop!

A story of visiting the bookshop for the first time from the multi-award-winning Lucy Cousins. Maisy goes to the bookshop to buy a new book, and she also wants to get one as a present for her friend Tallulah. The bookshop shelves...

I'm Australian Too

Author	Mem Fox
ISBN	1760276219

Mem Fox. What a gem. Aussie icon, really. I implore you to look for this book!

This is the type of book that everyone should read. I bought it home from work and my parents happened to be visiting for the evening. My daughter read it out loud to my husband, and I was listening along and laughing my head...

Alpacas with Maracas

Author

Matt Cosgrove

Part of a series. Fun rhyming book that explores how difficult it can be finding an act for a talent show. Macca and Al realize that they don't need to do anything fancy- they can simply simmer, shake, and waggle their booties while shaking maracas! Very approachable for young kids.

Miss 5 and...