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A sweet, slightly absurd tale of gentle trickery and the lengths we go to for love. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Esio Trot.
- cozy
- cheerful
- eccentric
- lighthearted
- 01
The Enormous Crocodile
Roald Dahl
A gleefully wicked romp where a boastful bully's nasty appetite leads to a spectacularly satisfying downfall.
- 02
The Twits
Roald Dahl
A gleefully grotesque romp where cruelty is met with spectacular, laugh-out-loud poetic justice.
- 03
The Snail and the Whale
Julia Donaldson · 2003
A sweeping, rhythmic oceanic adventure that proves even the smallest among us can make a massive difference.
- 04
Fantastic Mr Fox
unknown author
A delightfully wicked game of cat-and-mouse where the underdogs dig deep to outsmart the greedy giants above.
- 05
Island of the aunts
Eva Ibbotson
A delightfully eccentric seaside adventure where environmentalism meets mythical creatures and found family.
- 06
Ratburger
David Walliams
A delightfully grotesque and cheeky underdog story where the adults are awful, the humor is delightfully gross, and the heart shines through the grime.
- 07
How to Train Your Dragon
Cressida Cowell
A hilarious, chaotic romp that proves true heroism is about cleverness and compassion rather than bulging muscles and loud roars.
- 08
Tale of Mr. Jeremy Fisher
Beatrix Potter · 1993
A damp, delightfully polite excursion into the unpredictable natural world, ending in the ultimate cozy retreat.
- 09
Sylvester and the magic pebble
William Steig
A tender, emotionally resonant fable about the terrifying chill of separation and the profound warmth of being reunited with those who love you.
- 10
If I Ran the Zoo
Dr. Seuss · 1950
A breathless, bouncing escalation of pure childhood imagination where the rules of reality are gleefully thrown out the window.
- 11
Mr. Putter and Tabby pour the tea
Cynthia Rylant
A gentle, sunlit embrace of a story about finding the perfect companion to share life's quietest moments.
- 12
Emmy and the Incredible Shrinking Rat
Lynne Jonell
A quirky, fast-paced adventure where plucky kids and bizarre rodent magic collide to defeat wicked authority.
