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Books like Petunia
A delightfully silly farmyard fable about the difference between looking smart and actually being wise. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Petunia.
- cheerful
- lighthearted
- slapstick
- sunny
- 01
Donkey-donkey
Roger Duvoisin
A gentle, pastoral tale of a little farm animal learning to love the very things that make him unique.
- 02
Ollie the stomper
Olivier Dunrea
A gentle, playful exploration of childhood longing wrapped in a cozy tale about geese and their colorful boots.
- 03
A splendid friend, indeed
Bloom, Suzanne
A playful, touching celebration of how persistent warmth and vivacious energy can win over the most solitary of souls.
- 04
How my pet grew
Jean Rogers
A tender, sunlit celebration of the quiet magic found in watching a beloved animal grow.
- 05
That Is Not A Good Idea
Mo Willems
A delightfully interactive pantomime of suspense that turns a classic predator-prey trope completely on its head.
- 06
The Pigeon finds a hot dog!
Mo Willems
A hilarious, high-energy battle of wits between a dramatic hoarder and a deceptively innocent negotiator.
- 07
Mother Bruce
Ryan T. Higgins
A hilarious, heartwarming tale of a curmudgeon forced into accidental parenthood.
- 08
Animals Should Definitely Not Wear Clothing
Judi Barrett
A delightfully silly exploration of an absurd hypothetical, driven by witty visual punchlines and cheerful animal antics.
- 09
Nils Holgerssons underbara resa genom Sverige
Selma Lagerlöf · 1912
A classic, sweeping fairy tale of magical transformation and moral awakening high above the Swedish landscape.
- 10
Goose goes to school
Laura Wall
A delightfully silly and reassuring romp that turns the daunting prospect of the classroom into a space for giggles and friendship.
- 11
Edward the Emu
Sheena Knowles · 1988
A bouncy, laugh-out-loud exploration of identity and the joy of finally feeling at home in your own feathers.
- 12
Franklin wants a pet
Paulette Bourgeois · 1995
A gentle, relatable exploration of a child's longing for a pet and the warm family dynamics that follow.
