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A joyful, uplifting celebration of looking beyond the ordinary and daring to try the impossible. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with The cow who climbed a tree.
- cheerful
- whimsical
- uplifting
- bright
- 01
The crocodile who didn't like water
Gemma Merino
A warm, funny exploration of what happens when trying to fit in just isn't working out.
- 02
Giraffes Can't Dance (Picture Books)
Giles Andreae
A bouncy, colorful celebration of finding your own unique rhythm when the world tells you that you don't fit in.
- 03
Click, Clack, Moo Cows That Type
Doreen Cronin
A delightfully deadpan farmyard rebellion fueled by catchy onomatopoeia and the power of the written word.
- 04
Fletcher and the springtime blossoms
Julia Rawlinson
A gentle, sun-dappled stroll through the woods that celebrates the sweet surprises of changing seasons.
- 05
The Red Tree
Shaun Tan
A visually intricate journey through the heavy fog of difficult emotions that ultimately blooms into a bright, hopeful possibility.
- 06
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.
- 07
"Slowly, slowly, slowly," said the sloth
Eric Carle
A lush, unhurried meditation on the quiet joy of moving at your own peaceful pace.
- 08
Elmer
David McKee
A vibrant, joyful celebration of standing out in a crowd and learning to love your own true colors.
- 09
A Wish to Be a Christmas Tree
Colleen Monroe
A gentle, rhyming holiday tale that transforms feelings of being overlooked into a heartwarming celebration of year-round worth.
- 10
They All Saw a Cat
Brendan Wenzel
A rhythmic, visually dazzling exploration of how who we are shapes exactly what we see.
- 11
Imogene's Antlers
David Small · 1987
A delightfully deadpan exploration of waking up different and deciding to just roll with it.
- 12
Our tree house
Mercer Mayer
A cozy, sun-dappled celebration of backyard adventures and the unexpected joy of letting a younger sibling join the fun.
