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Readers who enjoyed The Flying Classroom by Erich Kästner also liked the following books featuring the same tropes, story themes, relationship dynamics and character types.
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The Jolly Postman by Janet Ahlberg, Allan Ahlberg
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsNow republished in a larger format, this classic depicts amusing correspondence from one fairy tale or Mother Goose character to another, giving readers a chance to follow-up on some favorite tales. Full-color illustrations...Categorized as:
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![The World of Pooh: The Complete Winnie-the-Pooh and The House at Pooh Corner by A.A. Milne]()
The World of Pooh: The Complete Winnie-the-Pooh and The House at Pooh Corner by A.A. Milne
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 61 ratingsLifelong devotees and new friends of the Bear of Very Little Brain will be glad to see all twenty of A. A. Milne's world-famous Winnie-the-Pooh stories brought together in one beautiful volume. Milne's prose and Ernest H. Shepard's drawings-including full-color art created especially for these editions-perfectly capture the feelings of childhood...Categorized as:
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![Now We Are Six by A.A. Milne]()
Now We Are Six by A.A. Milne
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsWhen We Were Very Young and Now We Are Six complete the four-volume set of deluxe editions of the Milne and Shepard classic works. Like their companions, the Winnie-the-Pooh 80th Anniversary Edition and The House At Pooh Corner, these beautiful books feature full-color artwork on cream-colored stock...Categorized as:
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![When We Were Very Young by A.A. Milne]()
When We Were Very Young by A.A. Milne
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsThis is the first book of A.A. Milne's verses for children, with Ernest H. Shepard's line illustrations in colour... -
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![A Bear Called Paddington by Michael Bond]()
A Bear Called Paddington by Michael Bond
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 37 ratingsAn alternate cover edition of this ISBN can be found here.Mr. and Mrs. Brown first met Paddington, a most endearing bear from Darkest Peru on a railway platform in London. A sign hanging around his neck said, "Please look after this bear. Thank you" So that is just what they did...Categorized as:
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![The Children of Noisy Village by Astrid Lindgren]()
The Children of Noisy Village by Astrid Lindgren
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsWelcome to Noisy Village! Go crayfishing in the summer at Nocken, "dipping in the pot" at Christmastime with Lisa and Karl, and join Britta and Anna who know the best way to go about "nutting" for the New Year... -
![Hairy Maclary from Donaldson's Dairy by Lynley Dodd]()
Hairy Maclary from Donaldson's Dairy by Lynley Dodd
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsHairy Maclary goes off for a walk with a few of his friends - and comes up against a nasty surprise, in the shape of the cat Scarface Claw, who chases the dogs away. This bestselling story is now available as an adorable mini paperback in a brand new series of Pocket Puffins... -
![The Complete Stories and Poems by Lewis Carroll]()
The Complete Stories and Poems by Lewis Carroll
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 38 ratingsThis commemorative oversized volume of the complete collection of stories and poems of Lewis Carol showcases his ingenious use of word play, inverted logic and satire. Lewis Carroll was the pen name and, it could be claimed, the alter ego of the Reverend Charles Lutwidge Dodgson, a mathematician, writer and photographer...Categorized as:
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![Seacrow Island by Astrid Lindgren]()
Seacrow Island by Astrid Lindgren
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsLife in their rented summer cottage on Seacrow Island is sometimes happy, sometimes exciting, and sometimes tragic, but never uneventful for a Swedish author, his three sons, and nineteen-year-old daughter... -
![Walt Disney's 101 Dalmatians by Walt Disney Company, Justine Korman Fontes]()
Walt Disney's 101 Dalmatians by Walt Disney Company, Justine Korman Fontes
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsThere are more than 101 things to love about Disney’s 101 Dalmatians! The animated classic from 1961 is being released in a Platinum Edition DVD, so a whole new generation of children will come to love Perdita and Pongo, Cruella DeVil, and all those adorable puppies. This Little Golden Book retells all the tail-wagging excitement of the film... -
![The Folk Of The Faraway Tree by Enid Blyton]()
The Folk Of The Faraway Tree by Enid Blyton
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 35 ratingsJo, Bessie and Fanny have a visit from snooty friend Connie. Connie won't believe in the Faraway Tree and the magical people who live there - Moon-face, Silky the fairy and Saucepan Man. There's only one way to prove her wrong - together the children climb the tree, and visit some of the lands at the top of it, like the Land of Secrets and the Land of Treats...Categorized as:
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![Madeline and the Bad Hat by Ludwig Bemelmans]()
Madeline and the Bad Hat by Ludwig Bemelmans
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsThe Spanish Ambassador has moved next door, and Madeline knows right away that his son, Pepito, is bad news...Categorized as:
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![Good Night, Gorilla by Peggy Rathmann]()
Good Night, Gorilla by Peggy Rathmann
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 30 ratings"Good night, Gorilla," says the zookeeper. But mischievous Gorilla isn't quite ready to go to sleep. He'd rather follow the zookeeper on his rounds and let all of the other animals out of their cages. Little night owls can sneak along with Gorilla and see who gets the last laugh in this riotous goodnight romp...Categorized as:
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![The Four-Story Mistake by Elizabeth Enright, Pamela Dillman]()
The Four-Story Mistake by Elizabeth Enright, Pamela Dillman
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsSYNOPSIS: Meet the Melendys! Mona, the eldest, is thirteen. She has decided to become an actress and can recite poetry at the drop of a hat. Rush is twelve and a bit mischievous. Miranda is ten and a half. She loves dancing and painting pictures. Oliver is the youngest. At six, he is a calm and thoughful person... -
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![Then There Were Five by Elizabeth Enright]()
Then There Were Five by Elizabeth Enright
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsWith Father in Washington and Cuffy, their housekeeper, away visiting a sick cousin, almost anything might happen to the Melendy kids left behind at the Four-Story Mistake. In the Melendy family, adventures are inevitable: Mr... -
![Good Dog, Carl by Alexandra Day]()
Good Dog, Carl by Alexandra Day
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsAvailable in paperback for the first time, the modern classic that introduced the beloved baby-sitting rottweiler to the world...Categorized as:
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![Harry the Dirty Dog by Gene Zion]()
Harry the Dirty Dog by Gene Zion
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsThere's never been another dog as delightful–or dirty–as Harry.This lovable white dog with black spots (or black dog with white spots) has charmed children for fifty years, and we are celebrating with an anniversary edition. This childhood favourite is perfect for reading aloud before going to bed or avoiding a bath...Categorized as:
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![Horton Hears a Who! by Dr. Seuss]()
Horton Hears a Who! by Dr. Seuss
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 65 ratingsChoose kindness with Horton the elephant and the Whos of Who-ville in this 65th Anniversary Edition of Dr. Seuss's classic picture book about caring for others! The new matte finish cover and peel-off Anniversary Sticker make it a perfect gift! A person's a person, no matter how small.Everyone's favorite elephant stars in this heartwarming and timeless story for readers of all ages... -
![The Very Busy Spider by Eric Carle]()
The Very Busy Spider by Eric Carle
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsA VERY classic from Eric Carle, creator of The Very Hungry CaterpillarEarly one morning a little spider spins her web on a fence post. One by one, the animals of the nearby farm try to distract her, yet the busy little spider keeps diligently at her work...Categorized as:
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![Richard Scarry's Busy, Busy World by Richard Scarry]()
Richard Scarry's Busy, Busy World by Richard Scarry
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 16 ratings33 lively stories about everyday life around the world... -
![Orlovi rano lete by Branko Ćopić]()
Orlovi rano lete by Branko Ćopić
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsU ovom romanu se govori o grupi dječaka. Oni su učenici četvrtog razreda u Lipovu - jednom bosanskom selu. Na početku oni žive sretan i bezbrižni dječji život. Njihova učiteljica zove se Lana i oni je jako vole.Kada je učiteljica otišla u varoš, na njezinom mjesto dolazi učitelj kojeg su dječaci prozvali paprika. Učitelj je jako maltretirao i tukao djecu tako da su djeca počela bježati od škole... -
![Cavalerii florii de cireș by Constantin Chiriță]()
Cavalerii florii de cireș by Constantin Chiriță
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsNiciun roman pentru copii și tineret nu se poate compara, la noi, ca audiență și ca forță de fascinație, cu Cireșarii. Cireșarii sunt personajebine alese și atent construite de către părintele lor. Se știe, de altfel, că Victor, Lucia și Tic au fost creați prin asemănare cu cei trei copii ai autorului... -
![A Fish Out of Water by Helen Marion Palmer]()
A Fish Out of Water by Helen Marion Palmer
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 39 ratingsIllus. in color. "Comic pictures show how the fish rapidly outgrows its bowl, a vase, a cook pot, a bathtub."--The New York Times... -
![Go, Dog. Go! by P.D. Eastman]()
Go, Dog. Go! by P.D. Eastman
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 38 ratingsStack the blocks to construct a tower and discover all the interesting ways dogs can go. Learn numbers with dogs, and see the dogs climbing a ladder to an unusual party at the top of the tree... -
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![The Picts & the Martyrs: Or Not Welcome at All by Arthur Ransome]()
The Picts & the Martyrs: Or Not Welcome at All by Arthur Ransome
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsJibbooms and bobstays! Those two Blackett sisters are back at it again, and Nancy is right there in the thick of it. Their mother (doubtless suffering from exhaustion) has gone off sailing in the North Sea with Captain Flint on a rest cure, but she has allowed her two daughters to stay a fortnight at Beckfoot on the lakeshore with their trusty cook... -
![Paddington Helps Out by Michael Bond]()
Paddington Helps Out by Michael Bond
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThat bear is back again, and in this new edition of Paddington Helps Out, his attraction for near disaster is as magnetic as ever. Who but Paddington would set out to cook dumplings only to find himself chased from the kitchen by something so nasty only his resourceful friend Mr... -
![A Kalle Blomkvist Mystery: Master Detective by Astrid Lindgren]()
A Kalle Blomkvist Mystery: Master Detective by Astrid Lindgren
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsA gripping middle-grade mystery from internationally best-selling author Astrid Lindgren. For most the summer holidays in a small Swedish town would be spent swimming, fishing, or sailing. But a super sleuth like Kalle Blomkvist is always looking for the next case to crack... -
![What Was I Scared Of?: A Glow-in-the Dark Encounter by Dr. Seuss]()
What Was I Scared Of?: A Glow-in-the Dark Encounter by Dr. Seuss
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsDr. Seuss in a glowing new format!What were we waiting for? We’ve taken the classic Dr... -
![Moominpappa's Memoirs by Tove Jansson]()
Moominpappa's Memoirs by Tove Jansson
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsBefore he had a family, before he met Moominmamma, Moominpappa led a life of adventure and intrigue. But he's never told his story until now.Now Moominpappa has a bad cold, and it's the perfect time to remember his youthful endeavors and to ponder the Experiences which have made him the remarkable Moomin he is...Categorized as:
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![The Robber Hotzenplotz by Otfried Preußler]()
The Robber Hotzenplotz by Otfried Preußler
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsThe robber Hotzenplotz works hard at his job, waking early to hide behind the gorse bushes in the woods and wait for unsuspecting victims... -
![The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark by Jill Tomlinson, Paul Howard]()
The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark by Jill Tomlinson, Paul Howard
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsPlop is a baby Barn Owl.He is the same as every baby Barn Owl there has ever been - except for one thing ...- He is afraid of the dark... -
![A Fly Went By by Mike McClintock]()
A Fly Went By by Mike McClintock
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsIllustrated in color. A fly went by, followed by a frog, who's chased by a cat, who's chased by a dog and a host of other frantic characters, in a humorous cumulative tale... -
![Verdi by Janell Cannon]()
Verdi by Janell Cannon
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsYoung Verdi doesn’t want to grow up big and green. He likes his bright yellow skin and sporty stripes. Besides, all the green snakes he meets are lazy, boring, and rude. When Verdi finds a pale green stripe stretching along his whole body, he tries every trick he can think of to get rid of it--and ends up in a heap of trouble... -
![The Land of Green Ginger by Noel Langley]()
The Land of Green Ginger by Noel Langley
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThis beloved classic is a funny, clever, and original novel that opens with Aladdin, now Emperor of China, trying to decide what to name his new son, a child who won't stop talking and is already far too articulate for his own good... -
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![Walt Disney's The Jungle Book by Walt Disney Company]()
Walt Disney's The Jungle Book by Walt Disney Company
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsRelive Walt Disney's 19th full-length animated feature in this beautiful, hardcover, 96-page classic storybook that accurately captures the movie magic and places it right into a child's hands. With every turn of a page, adventure unfolds to create memories that will last a lifetime... -
![Emil's Pranks by Astrid Lindgren]()
Emil's Pranks by Astrid Lindgren
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsMischievous Emil tests out a pair of stilts, rides a horse, and goes on a sleigh ride, all with predictably disastrous results... -
![Clifford the Big Red Dog by Norman Bridwell]()
Clifford the Big Red Dog by Norman Bridwell
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 39 ratingsEmily Elizabeth describes the activities she enjoys with her very big red dog and how they take care of each other...Categorized as:
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![Paddington at Large by Michael Bond]()
Paddington at Large by Michael Bond
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThere’ll always be an England, but the old place has never been quite the same since the Brown children came across a small lost bear in London’s Paddington Station. Whether tinkering with the neighbor’s lawn mower or experimenting in the kitchen, Paddington has a knack for finding trouble... -
![Paddington Abroad by Michael Bond]()
Paddington Abroad by Michael Bond
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWhen the Browns go on holiday to France, Paddington is put in charge of the "eyetinnery." But even with the whole trip planned down to the last marmalade sandwich, somehow Paddington takes the family off the beaten path on a voyage no one could forget... -
![Secret Water by Arthur Ransome]()
Secret Water by Arthur Ransome
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsJohn, Susan, Titty and Roger, the crew of the Swallow, take on the job of mapping the mass of small islands round Pin Mill while living on the biggest one. But who are the mysterious savages who lurk in the islands - and is the tribal totem they find in their campsite a threat of attack...Categorized as:
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![The Fire Engine Book by Tibor Gergely]()
The Fire Engine Book by Tibor Gergely
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsChildren will feel as though they are riding the big red fire engines and hearing the "clang, clang" of the bell! Large-scale, active pictures will transport young readers to the scene where they'll see brave firemen connect hoses and save the day...Categorized as:
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![The Milly-Molly-Mandy Storybook by Joyce Lankester Brisley]()
The Milly-Molly-Mandy Storybook by Joyce Lankester Brisley
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThe stories of Milly-Molly-Mandy and her family and friends have charmed generations of children since they first appeared in 1925. This collection of twenty-one classic tales about this resourceful and thoughtful little girl reflect with accuracy the dilemmas and challenges of a child's world...Categorized as:
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![Mary Poppins Opens the Door by P.L. Travers]()
Mary Poppins Opens the Door by P.L. Travers
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsFrom the moment Mary Poppins arrives at Number Seventeen Cherry-Tree Lane, everyday life at the Banks house is forever changed. This classic series tells the story of the world's most beloved nanny, who brings enchantment and excitement with her everywhere she goes. Featuring the charming original cover art by Mary Shepard, these new editions are sure to delight readers of all ages... -
![Claudine at St Clare's by Enid Blyton]()
Claudine at St Clare's by Enid Blyton
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsSt. Clare's boarding-school has some interesting newcomers. Claudine, a French girl, causes great excitement by doing and saying exactly what she likes, and Eileen, whose mother is the new matron...Categorized as:
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![Madeline in London by Ludwig Bemelmans]()
Madeline in London by Ludwig Bemelmans
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsMadeline and Pepito, the Bad Hat, take a wild ride on horseback through London... -
![Pippi in the South Seas by Astrid Lindgren]()
Pippi in the South Seas by Astrid Lindgren
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 24 ratings"Any reappearance of the irrepressible Pippi Longstocking is cause for celebration. This installment is no exception... -
![Pippi Goes on Board by Astrid Lindgren, Nancy Seligsohn]()
Pippi Goes on Board by Astrid Lindgren, Nancy Seligsohn
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsOutrageous Pippi Longstocking has no parents around and no rules to follow, so she lives according to her own daredevilish ways. She's been treating her friends Tommy and Annika to wild adventures, too--like buying and eating seventy-two pounds of candy, or sailing off to an island in the middle of a lake to see what it's like to be shipwrecked... -
![The Adventures of Dunno and His Friends by Nikolay Nosov]()
The Adventures of Dunno and His Friends by Nikolay Nosov
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsOnce upon a time, in a town in fairyland, lived some people called the Mites. They were called the Mites because they were very tiny. The biggest of them was no bigger than a pine cone. Their town was very pretty. Around every house grew daisies, dandelions, and honeysuckle, and the streets were all named after flowers: Blue-bell Street, Daisy Lane, and Primrose Avenue...Categorized as:
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![My Father’s Dragon by Ruth Stiles Gannett]()
My Father’s Dragon by Ruth Stiles Gannett
Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars · 41 ratingsElmer Elevator (narrator's father as a boy) runs away with an old alley cat to rescue a flying baby dragon being exploited on a faraway island. With the help of two dozen pink lollipops, rubber bands, chewing gum, and a fine-toothed comb, Elmer disarms the fiercest of beasts on Wild Island... -
![Paddington Takes the Air by Michael Bond]()
Paddington Takes the Air by Michael Bond
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFor most people, “taking the air” is merely taking a simple stroll, but as all true Paddington admirers might expect, nothing is simple for Paddington. As usual, though, he retains his talent for turning his sticky moments into great triumph. Whether he’s attempting to tailor pants for grouchy Mr...
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