Books like 'A Tree Is a Plant'
Readers who enjoyed A Tree Is a Plant by Clyde Robert Bulla also liked the following books featuring the same tropes, story themes, relationship dynamics and character types.
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The Magic School Bus Spins A Web: A Book About Spiders by Tracey West, Joanna Cole
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsTransported inside a sci-fi movie about giant bugs, Ms... -
Toby and the Secrets of the Tree by Timothée de Fombelle
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsA breathless, high-stakes quest to save the miniature world of the Tree — and reunite loved ones lost — unfolds with wit, suspense, and startling revelations.Toby’s world is under greater threat than ever before. A giant crater has been dug right into the center of the Tree, moss and lichen have invaded the branches, and one tyrant controls it all... -
Panda Bear, Panda Bear, What Do You See? by Bill Martin Jr.
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsThe publication of Panda Bear, Panda Bear, What Do You See? and Baby Bear, Baby Bear, What Do You See? completes the bear book beginning reader series. Now, children can read all four books on their own in this special format. With the important pre-reading concepts of rhyme, rhythm, and repetition, these picture books have long been used as beginning readers...Categorized as:
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Counting Creatures by Julia Donaldson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA gorgeous lift-the-flap counting book that pairs parent animals with their babies, from the bestselling author of Room on the Broom .From a bat and its pup, to a frog and its twelve tadpoles, young readers will delight in counting each creature's babies and learning unusual scientific names for young animals... -
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What a Wonderful World by Bob Thiele, George David Weiss
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFirst recorded in 1967 by Louis Armstrong, and with sales of over one million copies, "What a Wonderful World" has become a poignant message of hope for people everywhere. Sweet and positive in its message, with bright, beautiful art, this book is sure to be a hit... -
Baby Animals by Garth Williams
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsWritten and illustrated by some of the best children's book authors and artist,Little Golden Books are known by their gold-foil binding and by the pleasure they bring to children... -
Sky Color by Peter H. Reynolds
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThe sky’s no limit as the author-illustrator of The Dot and Ish winds up his Creatrilogy with a whimsical tale about seeing the world a new way.Marisol loves to paint... -
The Jolly Barnyard by Annie North Bedford, Tibor Gergely
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsIt’s Farmer Brown’s birthday, and the animals are deciding what they’ll do for him on his special day. “Cluck! I will give him eggs,” said the hen. / Said the rooster, “I’ll wake him in the mornings, then.” / “Baa-aa, we’ll give him wool,” said the sheep. / “For our fleece is soft and warm and deep... -
It's Time To Sleep, My Love by Eric Metaxas
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAs comforting as a soft blanket and warm as a goodnight hug, Eric Metaxas's lullaby is lovingly brought to life by bestselling artist Nancy Tillman (On the Night You Were Born) , whose illustrations celebrate the wonders of the natural world, and the bonds of family... -
The Yellow Bus by Loren Long
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsPerfect for fans of Love and Hello, Lighthouse , The Yellow Bus from #1 New York Times bestselling Loren Long is a tender and soulful story about a forgotten school bus that finds happiness and purpose in the most unexpected places--and in the journey along the way.There is a bright yellow bus who spends her days driving. She loves carrying children from one important place to another...Categorized as:
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How to Paint the Portrait of a Bird by Jacques Prévert
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA GIFT FOR EVERYONEA child wakes up, puts up an easel, picks up a brush and paints--paints a perch, a tree, the warmth of the sun and the sound of the summer breeze, and eventually a bird comes and sings... -
The World's Best Class Plant by Liz Garton Scanlon, Audrey Vernick
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAn irresistible picture book about a boy and his classmates who long for a class pet, but discover the joys and rewards of nurturing a class plant.Room 107 has a cockatiel. Room 108 has a chinchilla. Even the Art Room has a bearded dragon. But in Room 109, Arlo's classroom, there is a plant. A mostly green, hardly growing, never moving plant... -
Willow and Bunny by Anitra Rowe Schulte
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFrom a Caldecott Honor winner and New York Times bestselling artist and a Christopher Award–winning author, a beautiful, heartfelt tale of friendship, community, and hope after a difficult experience. Bunny needs a new home. After a long journey, he meets Willow and knows he will be safe beneath her branches. Every day is theirs to share. Just Bunny and Willow, Willow and Bunny... -
It's Fall! by Renee Kurilla
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAn homage to the joys of the season—from jumping into piles of leaves, to trick-or-treating, to baking tasty meals—written in sweet and simple verse.Colors bursting, shadows tall. There’s lots to celebrate—it’s fall!Break out your fuzzy socks and cozy scarves! Bring on the doughnuts, cider, and pies! It’s time for corn mazes, trick-or-treating, and all the Thanksgiving food you can eat... -
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I Love My Daddy Because... by Laurel Porter-Gaylord, Laurel Porter Gaylord
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe perfect board book for babies and toddlers to read with Dad!"I love my daddy because he plays with me. . ."This book begins with a heartwarming scene between a human parent and child, but moves on to loving care in many animal families. "He sings me songs," says a gray wolf cub. "He keeps me safe and warm," says a young penguin...Categorized as:
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I'll Follow the Moon by Stephanie Lisa Tara, Lee Edward Födi
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsOn a quiet, moonlit beach, a baby green sea turtle stirs from a dream of home. Slowly, slowly, with a tap, click, crack, the baby turtle embarks upon a mysterious nighttime journey. Gentle, tender verse and enchanting illustrations carry this tranquil tale from sand to sea... -
Sammy the Seal by Syd Hoff
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsSammy, the adventurous seal, leaves the zoo for the day and ventures into the big, busy city. Along the way he finds a school full of kids and new things to do—and he even learns to read!"So funny and so original that it promises to be one of the most successful books in this best-selling series... -
Tree Full of Wonder: An educational, rhyming book about magic of trees for children by Anna Smithers
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHave you ever wondered why trees are important? Why do we need to protect them?Tree Full of Wonder is a vibrant, rhyming, educational and unique picture book showing the unbreakable bond between people and trees. Children will fall in love with nature and will become Protectors of the Trees.Mindful stories for kids create a brighter and calmer future, one child at a time... -
Ocke, Nutta Och Pillerill [Woody, Hazel and Little Pip] by Elsa Beskow
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSimplified Chinese edition of Woody, Hazel and Little Pip(Ocke, Nutta Och Pillerill,) a Swedish children's book by the the acclaimed writer and artist Elsa Beskow (1874 - 1953, long considered to be Beatrix Potter of Sweden. Beskow's art has enthralled generations of children around the world with the stories she told, many of them classics. Her books have been translated into 15 languages... -
Watch Out for the Lion! by Brooke Hartman
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsReaders beware―there’s a ferocious lion in this book! The book warns that it has seen the lion already. First its bristly tail, then clashing claws, twitchy ears, fearsome fangs… and it’s lying in wait to turn any unsuspecting passerby into a child cheeseburger or rugrat ravioli... -
Harold Loves His Woolly Hat by Vern Kousky
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAn Indie Next List Pick!"All libraries should make space on their shelves for Harold . "--School Library Journal (starred review)In this sweet picture book that celebrates selflessness and the joy of helping others, a little bear named Harold loses his beloved woolly hat--only to discover that others need it more.What makes a bear special? For Harold, it is his beloved striped woolly hat...Categorized as:
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How to Be a Lion by Ed Vere
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsIn this timely and charming story about the importance of being true to yourself, mindfulness, and standing by your friends, we meet Leonard, a lion, and his best friend Marianne, a…duck. Leonard and Marianne have a happy life together - talking, playing, writing poems, and making wishes - until one day a pack of bullies questions whether it’s right for a lion and a duck to be pals... -
The Very Quiet Cricket by Eric Carle
Rated: 4.04 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsOne day, a little cricket is born and meets a big cricket who chirps his welcome. But the little cricket cannot make a sound. The cricket meets many insects, but it isn't until he meets a beautiful female cricket that he can finally chirp "hello!"Excerpt:Hello! whispered a praying mantis,scraping its huge front legs together.The little cricket wanted to answer,so he rubbed his wings together... -
Miss Spider's Tea Party by David Kirk
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThe modern classic about a sweet spider and her friends is now available for the first time in a Scholastic Bookshelf paperback version"Miss Spider can't understand why insects flee in panic at her approach. Being a florivore herself, she only wants to invite them over for cakes and tea... -
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Zzzzz: A Book of Sleep by Il Sung Na
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsPublished in the US as A Book of Sleep... -
Baby Bear Sees Blue by Ashley Wolff
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsA cute story about a bear coming out of hibernation and seeing colors outside... -
Once Upon a Northern Night by Jean E. Pendziwol
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIn this exquisite lullaby, the beauty and wonder of a northern winter night unfold, with images of a soft snowfall, the wild animals that appear in the garden, the twinkling stars, the gentle rhythm of the northern lights and the etchings of frost on the window pane.As the young child sleeps, wrapped in a downy blanket, a snowflake falls, and then another and another... -
Bear and Wolf by Daniel Salmieri
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsBear and Wolf become unlikely companions one winter’s evening when they discover each other out walking in the falling snow...Categorized as:
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Hungry Bunny by Claudia Rueda
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIt's fall, which means it's the perfect time for mama's apple pie. The only problem? These apples are hard to reach! But Bunny has some ideas. Young readers will delight in using the red ribbon to help Bunny reach new heights and pick those tasty apples... -
In the Night Garden by Carin Berger
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA gentle, collage-illustrated bedtime read about the often mysterious and always beautiful experiences to be found in nighttime spaces.In the night garden fireflies look like fallen stars.Moonflowers unfurl and release their intoxicating perfume... -
Let's Do Everything and Nothing by Julia Kuo
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLet's Do Everything and Nothing is a lush and lyrical picture book from Julia Kuo celebrating special moments—big and small—shared with a child.Will you climb a hill with me? Dive into a lake with me? Reach the starry sky with me,and watch the clouds parade?Love can feel as vast as a sky full of breathtaking clouds or as gentle as a sparkling, starlit night... -
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Beewitched by Julia Dweck
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHave you ever wondered about the secret life of bees? Step inside the magical world of Beewitched, where all of your questions will soon “bee” answered. Beetrice is an ordinary girl with one simple wish: she dreams of bee-coming a bee. Beetrice reads about bees, acts like a bee, dresses like a bee, and is even a B-student in school... -
Secret Garden: A BabyLit® Flowers Primer by Jennifer Adams
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBabyLit® is a fashionable way to introduce your toddler to the world of classic literature. With clever, simple text by Jennifer Adams, paired with stylish design and illustrations by Sugar’s Alison Oliver, these books are a must for every savvy parent’s nursery library... -
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Leaf Man by Lois Ehlert
Rated: 3.94 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsRide the wind and drift east with Leaf Man in this autumnal classic by Caldecott Honor-winning author-illustrator Lois Ehlert, perfect for young readers returning to school in the fall. Fall has come, the wind is gusting, and Leaf Man is on the move... -
Rumble in the Jungle by Giles Andreae
Rated: 3.93 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsJoin this rhyming safari and meet everyone from the elphing elephant to the gangly giraffe, and maybe even the terrible... -
Avocado Magic by Taltal Levi
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAvocado seeds and slow growing! A young girl’s impatience turns to wonder as she and her avocado tree gradually change and grow in this story inspired by Israeli artist Taltal Levi’s childhood.Ellie is sulking—she celebrated her birthday yesterday under the old avocado tree. But she’s not even a little bit taller today! Dad tells Ellie a secret... -
La tribu qui pue by Elise Gravel, Magali Le Huche
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSi tu croyais que les enfants sales étaient bêtes comme leurs pieds… tu vas être déçu. Surtout si tu t’appelles Yvonne Carré.Tu connais la tribu-qui-pue ? Un petit groupe d’enfants sales qui vivent dans des cabanes de branches avec leurs amis les animaux... -
It's an Orange Aardvark! by Michael Hall
Rated: 3.90 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAcclaimed New York Times -bestselling picture book creator Michael Hall delivers a funny and suspenseful story about colors, ants, aardvarks, and rainbows that will appeal to Lois Ehlert fans and fans of The Very Hungry Caterpillar , by Eric Carle... -
Singing in the Rain by Arthur Freed, Nacio Herb Brown
Rated: 3.90 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsI'm singing in the rain, just singing in the rain, Oh, what a glorious feeling!Spring calls in this classic Broadway number, brought to life in a beautiful picture book--perfect for sharing! Jump in puddles, raise umbrellas, and dance with joy through the pages of this visual story. With colorful, springy scenes and the familiar lyrics, this is a beautiful, gift-worthy, feel-good read-aloud... -
We Are Going to Be Pals! by Mark Teague
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAn egret and a rhinoceros navigate the ups and downs of their symbiotic relationship—which is more like a friendship!In a not-so-simple symbiotic friendship between two pals, Egret does his best to teach Rhino about how to be a friend. Friends eat together, have fun together, and help each other out, right? But they also respect boundaries, recognize their differences, and compromise (sometimes)... -
The Rose in My Garden by Arnold Lobel, Anita Lobel
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsStart with a single rose. Add hollyhocks and marigold, sunflowers and zinnias. Voilà! A quiet, tranquil, beautiful garden grows before your eyes. But who's that hiding in the corner? This cumulative story by the creators of On Market street, which won a Caldecott Honor Book Award, is sure to be a perennial favorite with youngsters -- and gardeners -- everywhere... -
Rain by Cynthia Rylant
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA Simon & Schuster eBook. Simon & Schuster has a great book for every reader... -
Have You Ever Seen a Flower? by Shawn Harris
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsOne child experiences a flower with all five senses—from its color to its fragrance to the entire universe it evokes—revealing how a single flower can expand one's perspective in many ways... -
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Big Smelly Bear by Britta Teckentrup
Rated: 3.80 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsKids will love this lighthearted and fun tale about keeping clean, featuring an adorable character that bath-resistant little ones will really relate to. It’s never bath time for Big Smelly Bear: he doesn’t brush, he doesn’t wash, and he’s simply unBEARable. No one can stand to come close! Then, one day, he wakes up with a most awful, unreachable itch... -
Early Bird: A Picture Book by Toni Yuly
Rated: 3.80 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsEarly Bird wakes up before the sun. She is hungry. What will she have for breakfast?With language that emphasizes action words, this is a fun story for morning, nighttime, any time... -
Something Extraordinary by Ben Clanton
Rated: 3.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAmazing things are happening all around you. You just need to know where to look—and this whimsical picture book is the perfect place to start.Have you ever wished for something extraordinary? Like the ability to fly? Or to breathe underwater? What if you could talk to animals?It’s fun to wish for amazing things... -
Two Many Birds by Cindy Derby
Rated: 3.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFrom Cindy Derby, the creative mind behind How to Walk an Ant comes an irresistible story about the power of community, inclusion, and empathy in Two Many... -
Moth & Butterfly: Ta Da! by Dev Petty
Rated: 3.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMetamorphosis brings astonishing and exciting changes to a pair of caterpillar friends, who take pride in being the same—and different.Two caterpillar friends love what they have in common—lots of legs and a talent for chewing leaves into funny shapes. And when it’s time to build cocoons, they hang theirs side by side. “Happy metamorphosis,” says an older, more knowledgeable butterfly... -
5 Little Ducks by Denise Fleming
Rated: 3.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMake way for another perfect preschool picture book by Caldecott Honor recipient Denise Fleming!Featuring a flock of oh-so-adorable fuzzy ducklings, this delightfully fresh take on the classic Five Little Ducks nursery rhyme emphasizes numbers and the days of the week—and these lucky ducklings are doted on by a loving Papa Duck as well as the traditional Mama...
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