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A hilarious, mildly chaotic exploration of what happens when the math just won't work out. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Bean Thirteen.
- lighthearted
- comically frustrating
- cozy
- 01
I see a butterfly
Alex Appleby
A gentle, brightly illustrated introduction to the natural world for the youngest of readers.
- 02
One Bean
Anne F. Rockwell · 1999
A gentle, sun-warmed celebration of patience and the quiet magic of watching something grow.
- 03
The last kids on Earth
Max Brallier
A high-octane, monster-smashing joyride that treats the end of the world like the ultimate co-op video game.
- 04
Dodsworth in New York
Tim Egan · 2007
A delightfully deadpan buddy comedy that turns a sightseeing trip into a gentle lesson in embracing unexpected chaos.
- 05
All Thirteen
Christina Soontornvat
A heart-pounding, meticulously researched race against time that celebrates human ingenuity and the power of global cooperation.
- 06
Insects are my life
Megan McDonald
A quirky, earnest exploration of childhood passions and the profound relief of finding a friend who finally understands your unique obsessions.
- 07
Diary of a spider
Doreen Cronin
A delightfully deadpan peek into the daily triumphs and tiny terrors of an eight-legged grade-schooler.
- 08
Meet Dizzy Dinosaur
Jack Tickle
A brightly illustrated, interactive romp that invites young readers to play and giggle along.
- 09
Stink and the incredible super-galactic jawbreaker
Megan McDonald
A bouncy, sugar-fueled celebration of childhood independence, the magic of getting mail, and the joy of sharing with a best friend.
- 10
I need my monster
Amanda Noll
A playful, shadowy bedtime story that turns nighttime fears into comforting companions.
- 11
Beetle boy
Maya Gabrielle Leonard
A delightfully dark and quirky adventure that proves the smallest creatures can have the biggest hearts.
- 12
Ivy + Bean
Annie Barrows
A joyful, high-energy romp about the magic of finding a friend who is exactly the right kind of weird.
