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A clever, swamp-drenched folktale where quick thinking and a mother's guidance conquer a looming monster. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Wiley and the Hairy Man.
- eerie
- swampy
- tense
- reassuring
- 01
Wild, Wild Hair
Nikki Grimes
A bouncy, affectionate celebration of a familiar family ritual that turns playful resistance into a warm embrace of self-love.
- 02
Library Lil
Suzanne Williams · 2001
A boisterous, larger-than-life celebration of how the right book can soften even the toughest of crowds.
- 03
The grey lady and the strawberry snatcher
Molly Bang · 1980
A surreal, wordless game of cat-and-mouse painted in vibrant, dreamlike hues.
- 04
The Tailypo
Joanna Galdone
A spine-tingling slice of American folklore that wraps the reader in the suspenseful atmosphere of a classic campfire ghost story.
- 05
John Henry
Julius Lester · 1994
A rhythmic, awe-inspiring celebration of human strength and legendary folklore.
- 06
The Gingerbread Boy
Paul Galdone
A lively folklore chase that races toward a famously clever conclusion.
- 07
Ming Lo Moves the Mountain
Arnold Lobel · 1997
A warmly deadpan fable about the quiet wisdom of changing your perspective when you cannot change the world.
- 08
The weaving of a dream
Marilee Heyer · 1986
A lush, mythic journey through a world where art comes to life and devotion is tested by magical perils.
- 09
The Three Billy Goats Gruff
Paul Galdone
A rhythmic, satisfyingly suspenseful read-aloud where cleverness and courage conquer the neighborhood bully.
- 10
The three billy goats Gruff
Peter Christen Asbjørnsen
A rhythmic, suspenseful read-aloud that perfectly balances a safe scare with the ultimate satisfaction of brains beating brawn.
- 11
The witch who was afraid of witches
Alice Low · 1978
A gentle, empowering tale of a timid underdog discovering her own unique magic to stand up to her overbearing siblings.
- 12
The talking eggs
Robert D. San Souci
A classic, atmospheric folktale where magical encounters ensure that kindness is rewarded and greed is justly punished.
