Books like George and Martha

A warm and funny collection of short stories celebrating the comforting bonds of friendship between two incomparable hippos. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with George and Martha.

cheerful
cozy
comforting

01
Miss Nelson is missing!
Harry Allard
A delightfully subversive cautionary tale that proves you do not know what you have got until it is replaced by a terrifying substitute.
Feels:
- chaotic
- mildly spooky
- ultimately comforting
02
Days With Frog and Toad
Arnold Lobel · 1990
A gentle, sun-dappled celebration of the quiet moments and steadfast devotion that make up a true friendship.
Shares:
- cozy
- comforting
- affectionate
- enduring friendship
03
I Will Surprise My Friend! (Elephant and Piggie)
Mo Willems
A hilarious, high-energy exploration of what happens when the anticipation of a surprise spirals completely out of control.
Shares:
- warm
04
The rabbits' wedding
Garth Williams
A gentle, sun-dappled woodland dream about the simple, profound desire to stay with your best friend forever.
Shares:
- enduring friendship
05
I'm a frog! (An Elephant & Piggie Book)
Mo Willems
A hilarious, high-energy exploration of pretend play and the gentle art of managing a best friend's anxiety.
Shares:
- lighthearted
06
Swim! Swim!
James Proimos
A quirky, laugh-out-loud exploration of loneliness and the absurd lengths we go to find a friend.
Shares:
- cheerful
- lighthearted
07
The complete adventures of Curious George
Margret Rey
A joyful celebration of innocent mischief and the comforting certainty that no matter how much trouble you cause, you are still loved.
Shares:
- cheerful
- warm
08
Amos & Boris
William Steig
A tender, oceanic meditation on the vastness of the world and the enduring power of an unlikely bond.
Feels:
- oceanic
- wondrous
- heartwarming
09
Chester's Way
Kevin Henkes
A warm, gently humorous celebration of how unexpected disruptions can turn rigid routines into joyful new adventures.
Shares:
- cheerful
- cozy
- warm
- lighthearted
10
Mercy Watson goes for a ride
Kate DiCamillo
A sunny, slapstick joyride that turns a quiet Saturday into a delightfully chaotic adventure.
Shares:
- cheerful
- cozy
- affectionate
11
A Giraffe and a Half
Shel Silverstein · 1964
A delightfully chaotic, tongue-twisting read-aloud that builds to a crescendo of pure, giggly absurdity.
Shares:
- lighthearted
12
Stuart Little
Elwyn Brooks White
A gentle, episodic journey of a tiny soul navigating a vast, beautiful, and sometimes lonely world.
Shares:
- cozy

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