Books like 'Little Nemo: Return to Slumberland'
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Curious George Visits the Zoo Book & Cassette by Margret Rey, H.A. Rey
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsCurious George and the man with the yellow hat visit the zoo. A hungry Curious George snatches a pail of bananas from the zoo keeper. Though he shouldn't have taken the bananas, George soon changes the zookeeper's shouts to praise with his clever, helpful ways... -
![The Ship of Secrets by Geronimo Stilton]()
The Ship of Secrets by Geronimo Stilton
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsFairies, dragons, wizards, and more await Geronimo on every magical Kingdom of Fantasy adventure!I, Geronimo Stilton, was called to the Kingdom of Fantasy for the tenth time! A fairy princess had called me there... -
![The Enchanted Wood, The Magic Faraway Tree, The Folk of The Faraway Tree, The Wishing Chair Again and Up The Faraway Tree by Enid Blyton]()
The Enchanted Wood, The Magic Faraway Tree, The Folk of The Faraway Tree, The Wishing Chair Again and Up The Faraway Tree by Enid Blyton
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsOmnibus edition with 5 titles in one book... -
![Walt Disney Aladdin by Walt Disney Company]()
Walt Disney Aladdin by Walt Disney Company
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsA retelling of the adventures of Aladdin, who, with the aid of a genie from a magic lamp, fights an evil sorcerer and wins the hand of a beautiful princess... -
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![Si llevas un raton a la escuela by Laura Joffe Numeroff]()
Si llevas un raton a la escuela by Laura Joffe Numeroff
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsThe Barnes & Noble ReviewBringing a plucky mouse to school isn't the wisest idea, no matter how much fun it might seem. Thankfully, the bestselling duo of author Laura Numeroff and illustrator Felicia Bond -- creators of If You Take a Mouse to the Movies and If You Give a Mouse a Cookie -- have teamed up to show us the hijinks a whiskered school guest could cause... -
![The Hour of Magic by Geronimo Stilton, Elisabetta Dami]()
The Hour of Magic by Geronimo Stilton, Elisabetta Dami
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsFairies, dragons, wizards, and more await Geronimo on every magical Kingdom of Fantasy adventure!I, Geronimo Stilton, was amazed to find myself called back to the Kingdom of Fantasy for another adventure. Blossom, Queen of the Fairies, needed my help -- time itself was under threat! Something evil was making the hands of the magical Tick Tock Timepiece spin faster and faster... -
![If You Give a Pig a Pancake by Laura Joffe Numeroff]()
If You Give a Pig a Pancake by Laura Joffe Numeroff
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 34 ratings"If you give a pig a pancake, she'll want some syrup to go with it..." If you give a pig a pancake, she'll want some syrup to go with it. You'll give her some of your favorite maple syrup, and she'll probably get all sticky, so she'll want to take a bath. She'll ask you for some bubbles. When you give her the bubbles.. -
![Get Into Gear, Stilton! by Geronimo Stilton]()
Get Into Gear, Stilton! by Geronimo Stilton
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsEach Geronimo Stilton book is fast-paced, with lively full-color art and a unique format kids 7-10 will love. I, Geronimo Stilton, was selected by the mayor to give a special driving demonstration, but my drivers' license had expired! I had only a week to relearn everything to pass the test for a new one... -
![The Wizard of Oz 15 Book Collection by L. Frank Baum]()
The Wizard of Oz 15 Book Collection by L. Frank Baum
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratings"Anyone in a fairy country like the Land of Oz can do anything" Believing that the modern fairy tale no longer required 'a fearsome moral' rendered by 'horrible and blood-curdling incidents', L. Frank Baum (1856-1919) decided to create a world in which 'the wonderment and joy are retained and the heartaches and nightmares are left out'...Categorized as:
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![Battle for the Nether: Book Two in the Gameknight999 Series: An Unofficial Minecrafter’s Adventure by Mark Cheverton]()
Battle for the Nether: Book Two in the Gameknight999 Series: An Unofficial Minecrafter’s Adventure by Mark Cheverton
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe action-packed Minecraft follow-up to Invasion of the Overworld!Gameknight999, a real-life Minecraft user trapped inside the game he loves to play, and his friend Crafter have transported to a new server. Malacoda is the King of the Nether, a terrible ghast that wants to destroy all of Minecraft with his massive army of blazes, magma cubes, zombie pigmen, and wither skeletons...Categorized as:
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![A Tale of Two Beasts by Fiona Roberton]()
A Tale of Two Beasts by Fiona Roberton
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA little girl rescues a strange beast in the woods and carries him safely home. But the beast is not happy and escapes! A funny and charming tale about seeing both sides of the story... -
![Descendants: Mal's Spell Book by Tina McLeef]()
Descendants: Mal's Spell Book by Tina McLeef
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsFor fans of Descendants, this spell book, which formerly belonged to Maleficent before she passed it on to Mal, is full of comments, notes, and inside jokes between Mal and the other villains' kids. Laugh and cry along with Mal, Evie, Jay and Carlos as they find their way in the world of Auradon Prep... -
![The Super Chef Contest by Geronimo Stilton]()
The Super Chef Contest by Geronimo Stilton
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsEach Geronimo Stilton book is fast-paced, with lively full-color art and a unique format kids 7-10 will love.My cousin Trap was entering the Super Chef Contest, which determines the best cook on Mouse Island -- and he was bringing me along as an assistant! Slimy Swiss cheese, I don't know the first thing about cooking fancy dishes . . . and I didn't think Trap did, either... -
![Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Lost Christmas! by Alastair Heim]()
Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Lost Christmas! by Alastair Heim
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe Grinch is BACK and ready to prove to the residents of Who- ville that he's changed. This heartwarming sequel is written and illustrated in the style of Dr. Seuss's beloved holiday classic How the Grinch Stole Christmas!The Grinch had been patiently waiting all year,To celebrate Christmas and bring the Whos cheer,And to show every Who he was DIFFERENT now... -
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![George and Martha: The Complete Stories of Two Best Friends Collector's Edition by James Marshall]()
George and Martha: The Complete Stories of Two Best Friends Collector's Edition by James Marshall
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsLike all best friends, George and Martha do everything together—go to the movies, play at the beach, and just hang around not doing much of anything... -
![Harry Potter: A Magical Year -- The Illustrations of Jim Kay by J.K. Rowling]()
Harry Potter: A Magical Year -- The Illustrations of Jim Kay by J.K. Rowling
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA unique and beautiful gift book celebrating the art of Jim Kay -- 366 magical moments from J.K Rowling’s Harry Potter novels, evoked in spellbinding brushstrokes, characterful ink work, and illuminating pencil sketches.This irresistible gift book takes readers on an unforgettable journey through the seasons at Hogwarts...Categorized as:
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![The Silver Swamp: A Branches Book by Katrina Charman]()
The Silver Swamp: A Branches Book by Katrina Charman
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTag and Skyla must rescue Blaze, in this action-packed fantasy adventure series!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina... -
![Badjelly The Witch: A Fairy Story by Spike Milligan]()
Badjelly The Witch: A Fairy Story by Spike Milligan
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBadjelly The Witch can turn children into sausages or chop them up to make boy-girl soup. She can turn policemen into apple trees or bananas into mice and she is the wickedest witch in all the world.Searching for Lucy, their cow, Tim and Rose become lost in the great black forest. There they meet Binklebonk the Tree Goblin, Mudwiggle the worm, Silly Sausage the grasshopper and Dinglemouse... -
![Geronimo Stilton #60: The Treasure of Easter Island by Geronimo Stilton]()
Geronimo Stilton #60: The Treasure of Easter Island by Geronimo Stilton
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHoley cheese—my sister, Thea, was in danger! She had traveled to Easter Island in search of a secret treasure, and now she needed my help. There was no time to lose! My friends and I hopped on a plane to begin our search, aided by a map and a mysterious riddle. What an exciting adventure!Each Geronimo Stilton book is fast-paced, with lively full-color art and a unique format kids 7–10 will love... -
![The Only Thing Worse Than Witches by Lauren Magaziner]()
The Only Thing Worse Than Witches by Lauren Magaziner
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsRupert Campbell is fascinated by the witches who live nearby. He dreams of broomstick tours and souvenir potions, but the closest he can get to a witchy experience is sitting in class with his awful teacher Mrs. Frabbleknacker, who smells like bellybutton lint and forbids Rupert’s classmates from talking to each other before, during, and after class... -
![The Fourth Suit by Neil Patrick Harris]()
The Fourth Suit by Neil Patrick Harris
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe magical finale of the #1 New York Times bestselling Magic Misfits series from acclaimed and wildly popular celebrity Neil Patrick Harris!Ridley Larsen is everything you want in a friend. She's tough as nails, she's fiercely loyal, and she's smart as a whip... -
![Lady Pancake & Sir French Toast by Josh Funk]()
Lady Pancake & Sir French Toast by Josh Funk
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratings“A tale of ‘to-go’ food that is good for you! . . . Kearney's illustrations kick butter, with full command of the story's arc.. . . Teachers and students alike will delight in this food fight. Who will be the winner? Readers will be hungry to find out... -
![George and Martha by James Marshall]()
George and Martha by James Marshall
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsTwo lovable hippos teach the meaning of friendship in five separate vignettes: "Split Pea Soup," "The Flying Machine," "The Tub," "The Mirror," "The Tooth... -
![Iron Tide Rising by Carrie Ryan, John Parke Davis]()
Iron Tide Rising by Carrie Ryan, John Parke Davis
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMagical worlds and incredible creatures fill the pages of this epic, action-packed finale of the Map to Everywhere series, from John Parke Davis and New York Times bestselling author Carrie Ryan!Intrepid travelers Fin and Marrill have shared countless thrilling and treacherous adventures on the magical waters of the Pirate Stream... -
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![Winnie-the-Pooh and Some Bees by A.A. Milne]()
Winnie-the-Pooh and Some Bees by A.A. Milne
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThree dimensional pictures illustrate the consequences of Winnie-the-Pooh's pursuit of honey in a beehive... -
![The Midnight Fair by Gideon Sterer]()
The Midnight Fair by Gideon Sterer
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAs darkness falls on the fairgrounds, the animals venture out of the woods for one magical, memorable night! An exhilarating wordless picture book.Far from the city, but not quite the countryside, lies a fairground. When night comes and the fair is empty, something unexpected happens... -
![Tumble Bumble by Felicia Bond]()
Tumble Bumble by Felicia Bond
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWritten and illustrated by Felicia Bond, the illustrator of the bestselling If You Give... series, Tumble Bumble is a fun-filled tale of a tiny bug who goes for a walk and meets all kinds of creatures!When a tiny bug decides to go for a walk, anything can happen! He might meet a cat, a crocodile, a pig, or even a bee to dance and play with, and that means more friends for everyone... -
![Help, I'm in Hot Lava! by Geronimo Stilton]()
Help, I'm in Hot Lava! by Geronimo Stilton
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsGeronimo Stilton's ancient ancestor Geronimo Stiltonoot is back in another prehistoric adventure!Geronimo Stiltonoot and his family are off to find a cure for Grandma Ratrock's aches and pains. She's heard that a remedy hides in Cheesy-La, a legendary valley that Geronimo isn't even sure exists... -
![Attaco Alla Statua D'oro! by Geronimo Stilton]()
Attaco Alla Statua D'oro! by Geronimo Stilton
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsEach Geronimo Stilton book is fast-paced, with lively full-color art and a unique format kids 7-10 will love.Rancid rat hairs, the cat pirates are coming to town! They're planning on stealing New Mouse City's Statue of Liberty and taking it back to Cat Island. They think it's completely made of gold! My friends and I are determined to protect our city's precious symbol... -
![The Red Balloon by Albert Lamorisse]()
The Red Balloon by Albert Lamorisse
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA magical book that has become an enduring children's classic, The Red Balloon is the story of a young boy and his best friend--a bright red balloon. Chock-full of photographs of the boy, the balloon and the captivating city of Paris. A New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Book of the Year...Categorized as:
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![Toys Come Home: Being the Early Experiences of an Intelligent Stingray, a Brave Buffalo, and a Brand-New Someone Called Plastic by Emily Jenkins]()
Toys Come Home: Being the Early Experiences of an Intelligent Stingray, a Brave Buffalo, and a Brand-New Someone Called Plastic by Emily Jenkins
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratings"A bit like the great movie Toy Story and a bit like the wonderful Kate DiCamillo book The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane. This is a great family book... -
![George and Martha One Fine Day by James Marshall]()
George and Martha One Fine Day by James Marshall
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFive new episodes in the friendship of two hippos: "The Tight Rope," "The Diary," "The Icky Story," "The Big Scare," "The Amusement Park... -
![Claymates by Dev Petty, Lauren Eldridge]()
Claymates by Dev Petty, Lauren Eldridge
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsMeet the claymates: two balls of clay that can become anything—even best friends!What can you do with two blobs of clay? Create something amazing! But don't leave them alone for too long. Things might get a little crazy.In this photographic friendship adventure, the claymates squish, smash, and sculpt themselves into the funniest shapes imaginable... -
![The Sorcerer's Apprentice by Walt Disney Company]()
The Sorcerer's Apprentice by Walt Disney Company
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsApprenticed to a sorcerer, Mickey Mouse tries to save himself work by making some magic... -
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![We Forgot Brock! by Carter Goodrich]()
We Forgot Brock! by Carter Goodrich
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe importance of imaginary friends is very real in this picture book adventure from the author of Say Hello to Zorro! and lead character designer for Despicable Me, Finding Nemo, and Monsters, Inc.Phillip and Brock are best friends. Everyone can see Phillip, but only Phillip can see Brock... -
![Pick the Plot by James Riley]()
Pick the Plot by James Riley
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWhen Owen finds himself stuck in a Pick Your Own Plot story, things get more complicated than ever in this fourth book in the New York Times bestselling series, Story Thieves—which was called a “fast-paced, action-packed tale” by School Library Journal—from the author of the Half Upon a Time trilogy.Being able to jump into books used to seem like the greatest thing in the world to Owen Connors... -
![Miss Smith's Incredible Storybook by Michael Garland]()
Miss Smith's Incredible Storybook by Michael Garland
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWhen Zack meets his second-grade teacher, Miss Smith, he can tell right away that her class will be different. However, he has no idea just how different it will be.Zack can't wait for Mrs. Smith to read out loud again from her incredible book. The first story fills the classroom with dueling pirates and the sound of their clashing swords... -
![Curious George's First Day of School by Margret Rey, H.A. Rey]()
Curious George's First Day of School by Margret Rey, H.A. Rey
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsGeorge is excited to start his first day of school! There are so many new lessons for a curious little monkey to learn.... It’s the first day of school, and George has been invited to Mr. Apple’s class to be a special helper. George is just the right monkey for the job—that is, until he starts to make his usual mischief. A mixture of red and yellow paint makes orange . . -
![Clifford and the Big Storm by Norman Bridwell]()
Clifford and the Big Storm by Norman Bridwell
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsLovable, reliable Clifford comes to the rescue when a hurricane strikes. Once again, the heroism and humor of America's favorite Big Red Dog saves the day--and Emily Elizabeth's grandparents' home--when the big storm comes... -
![Little Elliot, Big City by Mike Curato]()
Little Elliot, Big City by Mike Curato
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWhether it's meeting that special friend, or finally getting that long-awaited cupcake, it's the little things that count in this sweet story of a little polka-dotted elephant, Mike Curato's Little Elliot, Big City .Amid the hustle and bustle of the big city, the big crowds and bigger buildings, Little Elliot leads a quiet life... -
![Diary of a Cricket by Tô Hoài]()
Diary of a Cricket by Tô Hoài
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsIt is a bilingual edition of a children's book written in Vietnamese given to me by a student. His grandfather is the author...Categorized as:
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![Hooray For Diffendoofer Day! by Dr. Seuss, Jack Prelutsky]()
Hooray For Diffendoofer Day! by Dr. Seuss, Jack Prelutsky
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsBased on characters and a storyline developed by Dr.Seuss before his death in 1991, this tale focuses on the strange goings-on in Diffendoofer School, where kids are taught, among other things, yelling, listening and smelling. It highlights the importance of thinking for yourself...Categorized as:
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![Fortunately by Remy Charlip]()
Fortunately by Remy Charlip
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsFortunately, Ned was invited to a surprise party. Unfortunately, the party was a thousand miles away. Fortunately, a friend loaned Ned an airplane. Unfortunately, the motor exploded. Fortunately, there was a parachute in the airplane. Unfortunately, there was a hole in the parachute... -
![Molly Twinkletail Runs Away by Daisy Meadows]()
Molly Twinkletail Runs Away by Daisy Meadows
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFrom the mind of Daisy Meadows comes a new fantasy world, with the same great magical voice as Rainbow Magic but brand-new adventures!Best friends Jess and Lily visit Friendship Forest, where animals can talk and magic exists!The girls are excited to go to the Friendship Forest fair, but Grizelda the witch wants to spoil everyone's fun! When her sneaky helpers, the Boggits, trick little Molly... -
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![Bella Tabbypaw in Trouble by Daisy Meadows]()
Bella Tabbypaw in Trouble by Daisy Meadows
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFrom the mind of Daisy Meadows comes a new fantasy world, with the same great magical voice as Rainbow Magic but brand-new adventures!Best friends Jess and Lily visit Friendship Forest, where animals can talk and magic exists!The girls can't wait to have a sleepover in Friendship Forest! But when brave little Bella TabbyPaw gets into trouble with the witch Grizelda's helpers, the Boggits, can... -
![Pingo and the Playground Bully by Brandon Mull]()
Pingo and the Playground Bully by Brandon Mull
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIn first grade, Chad and his imaginary friend, Pingo, meet other kids and their imaginary friends: Gary protects the galaxy with Sparky the robot; Tiffany helps save the day with Awesome Girl; and Dustin can hide Mr. Bob in his pocket... -
![The Great Caper Caper by Josh Funk]()
The Great Caper Caper by Josh Funk
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLady Pancake and Sir French Toast are back in a Las Veggies heist for the ages!Lady Pancake and Sir French Toast awake one morning to near-darkness. Who could possibly have stolen the fridge light? And what if the fridge is—gasp—dark all the time? Not to worry; Lady Pancake and Sir French Toast are on the case! Along with their friends, they assemble blueprints, collect supplies, and investigate... -
![The Moon Dragon by Tony Abbott, پریسا همایون روز]()
The Moon Dragon by Tony Abbott, پریسا همایون روز
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWith nearly 2 million books in print, this Little Apple series is H-O-T, hot. The SECRET is out -- DROON is the series that kids, parents, and teachers are talking about!There's no place like home! Eric and his friends have finally restored the Rainbow Stairs, but that was the easy part. Now Gethwing is loose in the Upper World, and the Moon Dragon is causing big trouble... -
![A Picture for Harold's Room by Crockett Johnson]()
A Picture for Harold's Room by Crockett Johnson
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFrom the treasured author of Harold and the Purple Crayon, Crockett Johnson, comes an I Can Read adventure for Harold and his magical purple crayon.Harold needs a picture for his bedroom wall, so he takes his purple crayon and begins to create a whole new world around him. But then he notices he has gotten very small—half the size of a daisy! Only a very clever artist could find his way home now... -
![The Not-a-Pig by Polly Faber]()
The Not-a-Pig by Polly Faber
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAn unlikely friendship blossoms between Mango, a little girl with an assortment of talents, and Bambang, an Asian tapir.Mango Allsorts is good at all sorts of things, not just karate and chess. Bambang is most definitely not-a-pig and is now lost in a very busy city. When the two unexpectedly meet, a friendship begins...
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