Recommendations based on Room on the Broomby Julia Donaldson

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  1. The Gruffalo

    by Julia Donaldson
    A clever mouse outwits predators by inventing a terrifying creature called the Gruffalo, only to come face-to-face with the real thing.

    A mouse walks through the wood and encounters predators (first a fox , then an owl , and finally a snake ). Each of these animals, clearly intending to eat the mouse, invites him to their home for a ... (Wikipedia)

  2. The Very Hungry Caterpillar

    by Eric Carle
    A caterpillar's journey of growth and transformation to becoming a butterfly.

    THE all-time classic story, from generation to generation, sold somewhere in the world every 30 seconds! Have you shared it with a child or grandchild in your life? One sunny Sunday, the caterpillar ... (Goodreads)

  3. The Tiger Who Came to Tea

    by Judith Kerr
    A young girl's magical adventure with a tiger who visits for tea.

    A little girl named Sophie is having tea with her mother in their kitchen, when she hears the doorbell ring. Soon, Sophie and her mother are joined for tea by a kind tiger who drinks all the tea ... (Wikipedia)

  4. Fantastic Mr. Fox

    by Roald Dahl
    Wild and wily fox outwits three mean farmers in an epic battle of wit and courage.

    Mr. Fox is an anthropomorphic, tricky, and clever fox who lives underground beside a tree with his wife and four children. In order to feed his family, he makes nightly visits to farms owned by three ... (Wikipedia)

  5. Guess How Much I Love You

    by Sam McBratney
    A tender story of a hare and a rabbit who compete to express their love for each other.

    Guess How Much I Love You follows the story of two hares , Big Nutbrown Hare and Little Nutbrown Hare. The two are never stated to be father and son in the original storybooks, though are referred to ... (Wikipedia)

  6. The Cat in the Hat

    by Dr. Seuss
    A mischievous cat visits two children on a rainy day, resulting in a wild and chaotic adventure.

    The story begins as an unnamed boy who is the narrator of the book sits alone with his sister Sally in their house on a cold and rainy day, staring wistfully out the window. Then they hear a loud ... (Wikipedia)

  7. Each Peach Pear Plum

    by Janet Ahlberg
    A playful children's book that encourages young readers to find hidden characters in the illustrations.

    'Each Peach Pear Plum' - the classic picture book by Janet and Allan Ahlberg - is a timeless picture book classic from the bestselling illustrator/author team Janet and Allan Ahlberg, creators of ... (Goodreads)

  8. Dear Zoo: A Lift-the-Flap Book

    by Rod Campbell
    A young child's search for the perfect pet, exploring animals from around the world.

    Rod Campbell’s classic lift-the-flap book Dear Zoo has been a firm favorite with toddlers and parents alike ever since it was first published in 1982. Young readers love lifting the flaps to discover ... (Barnes & Noble)

  9. The Pout-Pout Fish

    by Deborah Diesen
    A fish on a mission to turn his pout into a smile.

    Swim along with the pout-pout fish as he discovers that being glum and spreading "dreary wearies" isn't really his destiny. "Deep in the water,Mr. Fish swims about,With his fish face stuck,in a ... (Goodreads)

  10. We're Going on a Bear Hunt

    by Michael Rosen
    A family goes on an adventure to find a bear, overcoming obstacles and experiencing different terrains.

    Come along on a bear hunt in this award-winning classic from Michael Rosen and Helen Oxenbury. We’re going on a bear hunt. We’re going to catch a big one. Will you come too? For more than twenty-five ... (Barnes & Noble)

  11. The Day the Crayons Quit

    by Drew Daywalt
    Adventures of mischievous crayons who refuse to stay in the box.

    Poor Duncan just wants to color. But when he opens his box of crayons, he finds only letters, all saying the same thing: We quit! Beige is tired of playing second fiddle to Brown. Blue needs a break ... (Goodreads)

  12. The Going to Bed Book

    by Sandra Boynton
    A bedtime story filled with funny animals and soothing rhymes.

    Getting ready for sleep is tons of fun in this Sandra Boynton classic. The sun has set not long ago. Now everybody goes below to take a bath in one big tub with soap all over—SCRUB SCRUB SCRUB! This ... (Barnes & Noble)

  13. The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything

    by Linda Williams
    A little old lady encounters a pair of shoes, pants, shirt, gloves, and a hat that seem to be following her. She outwits them in the end.

    “A splendiferous Halloween story.” — The Horn Book “A great purchase for Halloween or any time of year.” —,School Library Journal ,(starred review) Once upon a time, there was a little old lady who ... (Barnes & Noble)

  14. Hairy Maclary from Donaldson's Dairy

    by Lynley Dodd
    A group of mischievous dogs go on an adventure around their small town.

    Hairy Maclary goes off for a walk in town, followed by a few friends. All is uneventful until they meet Scarface Claw, the toughest tom in town, and run for home. The story is told by a brilliant, ... (Goodreads)

  15. Llama Llama Mad at Mama

    by Anna Dewdney
    A young llama's journey of understanding emotions, learning to cope with disappointment.

    Yucky music, great big feet. Ladies smelling way too sweet. Look at knees and stand in line. Llama Llama starts to whine. Does any child like to go shopping? Not Llama Llama! But Mama can't leave ... (Goodreads)

  16. The Velveteen Rabbit

    by Margery Williams Bianco
    A toy rabbit's journey to becoming real through the power of love.

    A stuffed rabbit sewn from velveteen is given as a Christmas present to a small boy. The boy plays with his other new presents and forgets the velveteen rabbit for a time. These presents are modern ... (Wikipedia)

  17. Bear Snores On

    by Karma Wilson
    A bear and his woodland friends gather for a cozy hibernation party.

    One by one, a whole host of different animals and birds find their way out of the cold and into Bear's cave to warm up. But even after the tea has been brewed and the corn has been popped, Bear just ... (Goodreads)

  18. The Worst Witch

    by Jill Murphy
    A young witch's misadventures at a magical boarding school, learning to harness her powers.

    Mildred Hubble is a trainee witch at Miss Cackle's Academy, and she's making an awful mess of it. She's always getting her spells wrong and she can't even ride a broomstick without crashing it. Will ... (Goodreads)

  19. Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!

    by Mo Willems
    A pigeon's mischievous attempts to drive a bus and the humorous exchange between reader and pigeon.

    When a bus driver takes a break from his route, a very unlikely volunteer springs up to take his place—a pigeon! But you've never met one like this before. As he pleads, wheedles, and begs his way ... (Goodreads)

  20. But Not the Hippopotamus

    by Sandra Boynton
    Funny animal antics and hijinks in a silly rhyming story.

    A shy hippo makes a big impact in this Sandra Boynton classic. Serious silliness for all ages. Artist Sandra Boynton is back and better than ever with completely redrawn versions of her multi-million ... (Barnes & Noble)

  21. Giraffes Can't Dance

    by Giles Andreae
    A giraffe learns to dance despite teasing from other animals.

    Gerald the giraffe longs to dance, but his legs are too skinny and his neck is too long. At the Jungle Dance, the warthogs waltz, the chimps cha-cha, and the lions tango. "Giraffes can't dance," they ... (Goodreads)

  22. Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs

    by Judi Barrett
    A whimsical story of a town where food literally falls from the sky.

    A grandfather reads a bedtime story, chronicling the lives of the citizens of an imaginary town called Chewandswallow, which is characterized by food raining from the sky. The sky provided the ... (Wikipedia)

  23. The Day You Begin

    by Jacqueline Woodson
    A heartwarming story about finding the courage to connect, even when you feel like an outsider.

    National Book Award winner Jacqueline Woodson and two-time Pura Belpre Illustrator Award winner Rafael Lopez have teamed up to create a poignant, yet heartening book about finding courage to connect, ... (Goodreads)

  24. Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?

    by Bill Martin Jr.
    A colorful children's book that introduces animals and colors through repetitive phrases and illustrations.

    A big happy frog, a plump purple cat, a handsome blue horse, and a soft yellow duck–all parade across the pages of this delightful book. Children will immediately respond to Eric Carle's flat, boldly ... (Goodreads)

  25. Llama Llama Misses Mama

    by Anna Dewdney
    A young llama deals with his first night away from his mother, learning to cope with his feelings of homesickness.

    Strange new teacher. Strange new toys. Lots of kids and lots of noise! What would Llama like to do? Llama Llama feels so new . . . It’s Llama Llama’s first day of preschool! And Llama Llama’s mama ... (Goodreads)

  26. The Faraway Tree Stories

    by Enid Blyton
    A magical journey of fantastical adventures and discoveries with the mysterious inhabitants of a tree in an enchanted forest.
  27. The Girl Who Loved Wild Horses

    by Paul Goble
    A young Oglala Sioux girl and her connection to the wild horses of the plains.

    The story focuses on a young Native American girl who has a deep affinity for wild horses . She cares for the horses that her tribe relies on for the nomadic hunting of buffalo . One day, the herd ... (Wikipedia)

  28. The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs

    by Jon Scieszka
    A humorous reimagining of the classic fairy tale, as told from the wolf's side of the story.

    You thought you knew the story of the “The Three Little Pigs”… You thought wrong. In this hysterical and clever fracture fairy tale picture book that twists point of view and perspective, young ... (Goodreads)

  29. What Do People Do All Day?

    by Richard Scarry
    Everyday activities and the importance of community work, told through a series of stories.

    Everyone is busy in Busytown - from train drivers to doctors, from mothers to sailors, in police stations and on fire engines. Follow lots of busy people working through their busy days. With plenty ... (Goodreads)

  30. The Giraffe and the Pelly and Me

    by Roald Dahl
    A young boy's magical adventure with a giraffe, a pelican, and a monkey.

    The story is told from the point of view of Billy, a young boy who has always dreamed of owning a sweet shop. His ambition is strengthened by the fact that there is an abandoned building named The ... (Wikipedia)