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10 best books like Peter and the Wolf (Chris Raschka): Henry Hikes to Fitchburg, We Planted a Tree, Adèle & Simon in America, Wonder Bear, Moonpowder, The Monster Who Ate My Peas, Gris Grimly's Wicked Nursery Rhymes II, Zoo In The Sky: A Book of Animal Constellations, Spuds, The Little Red Fish

Henry Hikes to Fitchburg
AuthorD.B. Johnson
ISBN0395968674
I thought I was in trouble with this book when I saw Henry David Thoreau depicted as a bear on the cover of the book, but I decided to read it anyway. This book, and the series it’s a part of, was recommended to me because I’m a fan of Thoreau’s.

Oh, I was so wrong to judge a book by its cover. I thought...
We Planted a Tree
AuthorDiane Muldrow
ISBN0375864326
We planted a tree and it grew up,

While it reached for the sky and the sun. . . .

In this simple poem illustrated by award winner Bob Staake, two young families in two very different parts of the world plant a tree. As the trees flourish, so do the families . . . while trees all over the world...
Adèle & Simon in America
AuthorBarbara McClintock
ISBN0374399247
Adèle and her younger brother, Simon, have just arrived in New York City to visit their Aunt Cécile and prepare for a grand train trip around America. “Please try not to lose anything on our trip,” Adèle tells her brother with a sigh. But how can Simon remember to keep an eye on his belongings when...
Wonder Bear
AuthorTao Nyeu
ISBN0803733283
Two kids plant mysterious seeds, and up grows a remarkable flowering vine, out of which emerges an even more remarkable big white bear. On his head is a top hat, a hat that allows him to work all kinds of magic that day. He pulls monkey after monkey from the hat, blows bubbles in amazing shapes, and transforms...
Moonpowder
AuthorJohn Rocco
ISBN1423100115

Young Eli Trebuckle is the "fixer of all things fixable." He fixes the vacuum cleaner, the fan, and even the radio, hoping to catch some news of his father who is away at war. But there's one thing that Eli simply can't fix-his bad dreams. It's the same one over and over again: a mountain of junk, a prize...
The Monster Who Ate My Peas
AuthorDanny Schnitzlein
ISBN1561452165
What do you dread eating the most? For the hero of this story, it's peas, and he thinks he's discovered a solution.
"I closed my eyes tightly and sent out a wish
That the peas would somehow disappear from my dish.
And something quite strange and mysterious occurred, As if somehow... somebody......
Gris Grimly's Wicked Nursery Rhymes II
AuthorGris Grimly
ISBN0972938834
This entertaining collection unveils eight allnew, fiendishly illustrated cautionary tales exploring the dark underbelly of childhood. Childhood standards, including Little Jack Horner, Solomon Grundy and Three Blind Mice, are retold as dark and sinister rhymes about atrociouslymannered...
Zoo In The Sky: A Book of Animal Constellations
AuthorJacqueline Mitton
1.Parent's Guide to Children's Media Award Parent Council Award

2.Pre-kindergarten -4th Grade

3. This illuminating book will capture the interest of children as the narrative explores the glittering constellations. Reminding children to look up at the starry night sky this...
Spuds
AuthorKaren Hesse
ISBN0439879930
Newbery medalist Karen Hesse has crafted a heartwarming story set in the backwoods of Maine that glows with integrity, love, and true family values.


Ma's been working so hard, she doesn't have much left over. So her three kids decide to do some work on their own. In the dark of night, they...
The Little Red Fish
AuthorTaeeun Yoo
ISBN0803731450
A little boy enters a library with his grandfather and his little red fish at his side. But when he awakes after falling asleep amidst the library shelves, his fish is missing. Could his little friend have disappeared into that red book over there on the shelf? Join us in celebrating this stunning debut...
The Dog Who Belonged to No One
AuthorAmy Hest
ISBN0810994836
A timeless tale of friendship by New York Times bestselling author Amy Hest.

Once there was a small dog with
crooked ears. He belonged to no one.
And once there was a wisp of a girl
named Lia. . . .
The dog who belonged to no one spent
his days quite alone. . . . He longed for a friend.

No...
I'm Bad!
AuthorKate McMullan
ISBN0061229717
From Kate and Jim McMullan, the popular creators of I Stink! and I'm Dirty!—now a streaming animated series—comes a hilarious new picture book about one BAD dino who has just one thing on his mind: dinner.

Who’s big? Who’s bad? And who’s hungry? T-Rex, that’s who. He’s the...
Don't Slam the Door!
AuthorDori Chaconas
ISBN0763637092
Slamming the screen door sets off a comical chain of cause-and-effect in this rollicking tale of a rambunctious family.

A slamming door may not seem like a big deal, but in this escalating tale, it can have far-reaching (and very funny) consequences — including a limping, yelping Pa; a scared,...
A Quiet Place
AuthorDouglas Wood
ISBN0689815115
"Sometimes a person needs a quiet place."
A place that's far away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life -- a place that isn't ringing or talking or roaring or blaring or playing. But sometimes that place isn't easy to find.
You could look under a bush in your own backyard, where the world seems...
Big Bad Bunny
AuthorFranny Billingsley
ISBN1416906010
At home,
in the Mouse House,
Baby Boo-Boo gets no respect.

Just look at her name:
Baby Boo-Boo.

She's no baby!

The word drives her wild in a big, bad way.

And here's Mama Mouse calling, always calling after her,

"Baby! Where are you, Baby?"

...
Abe Lincoln Crosses a Creek: A Tall, Thin Tale (Introducing His Forgotten Frontier Friend)
AuthorDeborah Hopkinson
Here's an ingenious historical fiction picture book about the 16th president of the United States, Abraham Lincoln. It’s a tale of two boys who get themselves into more trouble than bear cubs in a candy store.

The year is 1816. Abe is only seven years old, and his pal, Austin, is ten. Abe and...
On the Farm
AuthorDavid Elliott
ISBN0763633224
A NEW YORK TIMES best-selling author and a Caldecott Honor-winning illustrator evoke life on a farm in a simple, lyrical text and boldly expressive images.

From the bull to the barn cat to the wild bunny, the farmyard bustles with life. The rooster crows, the rams clash, the bees buzz, and over...
Traction Man Meets Turbo Dog
AuthorMini Grey
ISBN0375955836
THAT SQUARE-JAWED CAN-DO action toy, Traction Man, is back in another hilarious adventure. The little boy, Traction Man, and his brave pet, Scrubbing Brush, are inseparable—until the boy’s father throws the “unhygenic” Scrubbing Brush in the trash and replaces it with a “real” toy,...
Kali's Song
AuthorJeanette Winter
ISBN0375870229
Renowned picture book author and illustrator Jeanette Winter brings us the enchanting story of a boy named Kali who lived thousands and thousands of years ago. Kali must learn to hunt, like the rest of the men in his tribe. But when Kali plucks the string on his bow, he forgets about shooting arrows, and...
10 Things I Can Do to Help My World
AuthorMelanie Walsh
ISBN0763641448
Even young children are eager to help the environment — and here is a bright, inviting novelty book that offers simple ways to make a difference.

Do you remember to turn off the tap while you brush your teeth? How about using both sides of the paper when writing and drawing? Or planting seeds...
Yoon and the Jade Bracelet
AuthorHelen Recorvits
ISBN0374386897
It is Yoon's birthday and all she wants is a jump rope so she can play with the other girls in the school yard. Instead, Yoon's mother gives her a Korean storybook about a silly girl who is tricked by a tiger. Yoon also receives a jade bracelet that once belonged to her grandmother. The next day at school, a...
Bear's Picture
AuthorDaniel Pinkwater
ISBN0618759239
Yay for Goodreads, for community reviews. There's no way to evaluate books like this objectively. Professional critics wouldn't really have much of value to say here. Even though some of my GR friends rate this lower, I love it and highly recommend it.

And that's the theme of the book. Everyone...
I Used to Be Afraid
AuthorLaura Vaccaro Seeger
There are a lot of things to be afraid of in this world: spiders, the dark, being alone. In this simple, beautifully-crafted picture book, acclaimed author/illustrator Laura Vaccaro Seeger shows that what seems scary at first, can become magical. It all depends on perspective. Using die-cuts, learn...
Some Things I've Lost
AuthorCybèle Young
ISBN1554983398
A wallet, a set of keys, a pair of glasses — these are some of the household objects that disappear and are fantastically reconstituted in Cybèle Young’s inventive new picture book. Minimal text conveys the magic of a world where even inanimate objects are constantly undergoing a process of growth,...
The Lamb and the Butterfly
AuthorArnold Sundgaard
ISBN0531083799
"The Lamb and the Butterfly", by Eric Carle is a great children's book that tackles issues of difference and understanding. It is about a young independent butterfly, and a very nurtured lamb. The collage style pictures that accompany the text are perfectly matched and depict the story line. The butterfly...
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