Books like 'Felix Salten's Bambi'
Readers who enjoyed Felix Salten's Bambi by Janet Schulman also liked the following books featuring the same tropes, story themes, relationship dynamics and character types.
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Hurry Up, Franklin by Paulette Bourgeois
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsIn this Franklin Classic Storybook, Franklin sets off to Bear's house for a birthday party, but it's far from a straightforward journey. Like most preschoolers, Franklin is a dawdler, slow even for a turtle. The trip becomes an opportunity to play leapfrog with Rabbit, slip and slide in the mud with Otter, and maybe even play hide-and-seek with Fox... -
Dr. Seuss's Beginner Book Collection by Dr. Seuss
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA perfect gift for new parents, birthday celebrations, and happy occasions of all kinds, this collection of five beloved Beginner Books by Dr. Seuss--"The Cat in the Hat, One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish, Green Eggs and Ham, Hop on Pop, "and "Fox in Socks"--will be cherished by young and old alike... -
Beatrix Potter The Complete Tales by Beatrix Potter
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsBeautifully designed and carefully proofed for digital publication, this collection includes: • 630 unique illustrations relevant to its content; • 22 of Beatrix Potter’s Tales arranged in the order in which they were first published so they may be read in their proper sequence; • Table of Contents with Quick Navigation...Categorized as:
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Walt Disney's Dumbo by Teddy Slater
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsA little elephant uses his enormous ears to become the star of the circus... -
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On the Night You Were Born by Nancy Tillman
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsOn the night you were born, you brought wonder and magic to the world. The moon stayed up till morning. Polar bears danced.Here is a book that celebrates the one and only ever you! Now available in its entirety in board book format, Nancy Tillman's masterpiece is perfect for acknowledging the special people in our lives that they are loved... -
Boynton's Greatest Hits The Big Yellow Box (Boxed Set): The Going to Bed Book; Horns to Toes; Opposites; But Not the Hippopotamus by Sandra Boynton
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThese four favorite board books from beloved and bestselling Sandra Boynton are now available in one hilarious set!The Big Yellow Box is a perfect collection for terrific little kids... -
Dear Zoo by Rod Campbell
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsRod Campbell’s classic lift-the-flap book Dear Zoo is now available as an oversized jacketed hardcover keepsake edition!Young readers will love lifting the flaps to discover the animals the zoo has sent as potential pets—a monkey, a lion, and even an elephant! But will they ever find the perfect fit for the family?With bright, bold artwork, a catchy refrain, and a whole host of furry friends,... -
Pooh Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree (A Little Golden Book) by Mary Packard, A.A. Milne
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsWinnie the Pooh, the honey loving silly old bear attempts to get honey from a bee tree, so after climbing the tree didn't work, he borrows Christopher Robin's balloon, dunks himself in mud and floats to the top of the honey tree incognito as a little black rain cloud... -
The Sweet Smell of Christmas by Patricia M. Scarry
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsCelebrate the sights and smells of Christmas with this classic scratch-and sniff book--a fragrant stocking stuffer perfect for any child!Join Little Bear as he prepares for the holidays, all the while giving readers a chance to smell six wonderful scents including apple pie, christmas tree, hot chocolate, and more! This delectable treat is a perfect way for families to spend the yuletide season... -
Bears on Wheels by Stan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsAbout the Book: Bears on Wheels A new edition of the classic Berenstain Bears story, ideal for children just beginning to read on their own. When the Berenstain Bears go acrobatic in the hilarious Bears onWheels, pre-school children begin to relate words to pictures whilelearning about numbers and counting... -
Curious George Visits the Library by Margret Rey, H.A. Rey
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsGeorge is lucky to arrive at the library just in time for story hour. But it’s not easy for a little monkey to sit still too long. From selecting books to getting his very own library card, George’s day at the library makes reading fun... -
Just Me and My Mom by Mercer Mayer
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsHead to the big city with Little Critter and his mom in this adventurous picture book!Mercer Mayer's Little Critter is spending a special day with his mom in this classic, funny, and heartwarming story. Whether the duo is at the museum, the aquarium, or the toy store, both parents and children alike will relate to Little Critter's beloved story... -
Trick or Treat, Little Critter by Gina Mayer, Mercer Mayer
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsMercer Mayer's classic Little Critter is going trick-or-treating on Halloween, and you're invited to come along!Little Critter describes how he and his family select their Halloween costumes, buy and decorate a pumpkin, and go trick or treating on the most haunted night of the year... -
Best Little Word Book Ever by Richard Scarry
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsHuckle Cat, Lowly Worm, and Goldbug guide children on a point-and-learn journey through the words around them... -
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Slinky Malinki by Lynley Dodd
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsFrom the creator of Hairy Maclary comes a new series starring a rascally cat named Slinky Malinki. “What was he up to? At night, to be brief, Slinky Malinki turned into a THIEF.” But by morning, Slinky comes to realize that crime doesn’t pay.This story spins off a character first introduced in HAIRY MACLARY SCATTERCAT. Previously available in the U.S. only in library binding...Categorized as:
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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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Moo, Baa, La La La! by Sandra Boynton
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsSerious silliness for all ages!Artist Sandra Boynton is back and better than ever with completely redrawn versions of her multi-million selling board books.These whimsical and hilarious books, featuring nontraditional texts and her famous animal characters, have been printed on high quality and durable board book pages, and are sure to educate and entertain children of all ages... -
The Wide-Mouthed Frog: A Pop-Up Book by Keith Faulkner
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsThis laugh-out-loud funny pop-up book takes on a traditional American tale about a wide-mouth frog and is sure to delight, with each spread featuring a different animal From the Okefenokee Swamp comes a frog with a wide mouth that he just loves to use... -
Good Night, Little Bear by Patricia M. Scarry
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsFirst a story, and then a kiss from Mother Bear, and Father Bear carries Little Bear to bed. And that's when the fun begins. Father Bear gets to Little Bear's room, but Little Bear is missing! Little readers will see him hiding in the MOST obvious place but Father Bear cannot seem to find him... -
The Fuzzy Duckling by Jane Werner Watson, Alice Provensen
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsThis book has engaging read-aloud texts and lively original illustrations that your child will want to look at again and again...Categorized as:
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I Want to Be Somebody New! by Robert Lopshire
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsSpot, the chameleon-like leopard star of Put Me in the Zoo, is through with life in the zoo. And with changing his spots, too. Now he’s into changing his shape, and he wants to be somebody new! But as Spot soon discovers, it’s not easy being as big as an elephant or as tall as a giraffe or as small as a mouse... -
My First Counting Book by Garth Williams, Lilian Moore
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsIt's easy to learn counting with this classic Little Golden Book!The rhythmic text, paired with heartwarming animal illustrations by Garth Williams, have made counting from one to ten a joy for nearly 60 years. A must for every toddler and preschooler's library.Little Golden Books have been loved by children for over 75 years... -
Chez Bob by Bob Shea
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsFrom the hilarious author of Who Wet My Pants?, Unicorn Thinks He's Pretty Great, and the Dinosaur Vs. series comes a kid-pleasing read-aloud about a devious alligator who learns to love! Welcome to Chez Bob, which seems like a real restaurant ... until you realize .. -
The Color Kittens by Margaret Wise Brown
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsOnce there were two color kittens with green eyes, Brush and Hush . . .So goes the rollicking tale of two pouncy kittens who make all the colors in the world... -
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Frog on a Log? by Kes Gray
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsA read-aloud story that will have kids rhyming around the house!"It's very simple, really. Cats sit on mats, hares sit on chairs, mules sit on stools, gophers sit on sofas, and frogs sit on logs."Each animal's designated seat rhymes with that animal's name. "It's not about being comfortable," explains the cat. "It's about doing the right thing."The frog does not want to sit on a log... -
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... -
Franklin Goes to School by Paulette Bourgeois, Barbara Rosenblat
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsWith his new pencil case packed with a ruler, eraser and 12 colored pencils, Franklin is ready for his first day of school -- until it's time to board the bus. In this Franklin Classic Storybook, Franklin faces the excitement and fear of starting school... -
Clifford's Puppy Days by Norman Bridwell
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsIntroducing Clifford Beginning Books featuring classic Clifford stories in a paper-over-board format priced at only $3... -
Curious George Learns the Alphabet by H.A. Rey, Margret Rey
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsReaders learn the alphabet along with George as the man in the yellow hat teaches the curious monkey how to read. "A delightful way to meet the alphabet".--School Library Journal, starred review... -
The Black Stallion's Shadow by Steven Farley
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsIt has all the makings of a glorious day--the Black has just won the America's Cup! But the fruits of victory quickly sour when it is learned that the Black's challenger, shying at a shadow on the track, has suffered a fatal fall. Now, the Black himself is hobbled by a fear of shadows, a problem that could end his brilliant racing career...Categorized as:
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The Berenstain Bears Forget Their Manners by Stan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 24 ratings"When Mama Bear's efforts to improve her family's manners are unsuccessful, she devises a Politeness Plan--a chart listing a chore as a penalty for each act of rudeness. Basic etiquette is presented in a practical way. Berenstain illustrations add humor and understanding."--School Library Journal... -
The Berenstain Bears' Trouble at School by Stan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsWhile out of school for a few days with a cold, Brother Bear ignores his make-up work. And when he returns to class, he discovers the consequences of neglecting his responsibilities: he fails his division test. Grizzly Gramps helps Brother learn that it's never too late to correct a mistake... -
Tales of Peter Rabbit and His Friends by Beatrix Potter
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsTales of Peter Rabbit and His Friends is a charming collection of thirteen stories by Beatrix Potter, illustrated with her full-color drawings. Almost everyone is familiar with the story of Peter Rabbit, the high-spirited bunny who disobeys his mother and narrowly escapes disaster in Mr. McGregor's garden, and will recognize other familiar characters in this collection--Benjamin Bunny, Mrs... -
Popcorn: A Frank Asch Bear Story by Frank Asch
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsSam Bear invites his friends to an impromptu Halloween party and asks them to bring a treat...Categorized as:
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The Rabbit Problem by Emily Gravett
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsHow does 1+1 = 288? A family of rabbits soon supplies the answer in this funny story! Hop along to Fibonacci's Field and follow Lonely and Chalk Rabbit through a year as they try to cope with their fast expanding brood and handle a different seasonal challenge each month, from the cold of February to the wet of April and the heat of July... -
Llama Llama Misses Mama by Anna Dewdney
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsStrange 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 makes sure he’s ready. They meet the teachers. See the other children. Look at all the books and games. But then it’s time for Mama to leave. And suddenly Llama Llama isn’t so excited anymore... -
Edward the Emu by Sheena Knowles, Rod Clement
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsSheena Knowles's upbeat, rhyming text and Rod Clement's expressive illustrations are sure to make readers laugh out loud. Over 100 5-star reviewers agree: "A wonderful book with a wonderful message: be yourself!""If you buy one book for sheer fun, there's no question it should be this one...Categorized as:
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Old Hat, New Hat by Stan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsIllus. in full color. "Out shopping, the Bears look at frilly and silly hats, bumpy and lumpy ones. Offers slapstick humor and simple concepts of sizes and shape."--School Library Journal... -
Curious George's ABCs by H.A. Rey
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsRead from A to Z along with George in a condensed version of the classic Curious George Learns the Alphabet... -
Just My Friend and Me by Mercer Mayer
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsLittle Critter is inviting his best friend over to play in this classic, funny, and heartwarming book. Whether these buddies are climbing trees, playing basketball, or riding bikes, both parents and children alike will relate to this beloved story... -
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... -
Scaredy Squirrel at Night by Mélanie Watt
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsScaredy never sleeps --- sleep might mean bad dreams about dragons, ghosts, vampire bats and polka-dot monsters. Our wide-eyed hero has a plan: stay awake all night, every night. Between counting stars, playing cymbals and making scrapbooks, he does a good job of avoiding dreamland... -
Morris Goes to School by Bernard Wiseman
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsMorris the moose has an exciting day in school learning the alphabet, counting, singing, spelling, and doing other things that make him a unique moose... -
Can't You Sleep, Little Bear? by Martin Waddell
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsIt's bedtime, and Little Bear can't get to sleep. He's frightened of the dark, the dark all around, which not even Big Bear's largest lantern can light up. Big Bear finds a way to show Little Bear that there is no need to be afraid... -
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Richard Scarry's Please and Thank You Book by Richard Scarry
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsIllus. in full color. The animal residents of Busytown learn useful lessonsabout manners, thoughtfulness, and caring in this perky, funny paperback... -
The Berenstains' B Book by Stan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsIn the B Book, the youngest child will be entertained by a hilarious build-up of words beginning with the letter B... -
The New Baby by Mercer Mayer
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsMercer Mayer's Little Critter has a brand-new baby sister in this classic, funny, and heartwarming book. Whether he's rocking her to sleep, helping change diapers, or pushing the stroller, both parents and children alike will relate to this beloved story... -
Where Is the Green Sheep? by Mem Fox
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsHere is the blue sheep, and here is the red sheep. Here is the bath sheep, and here is the bed sheep. But where is the green sheep? Mem Fox and Judy Horacek take you on a wildly wonderful adventure in their rollicking search for the green sheep... -
Sam And The Firefly by P.D. Eastman
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsIllus. in color. The story of an incredible twosome that "provides interest, suspense and word repetition. Illustrations excellent. Recommended."--(starred) School Library Journal...Categorized as:
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Mouse Paint by Ellen Stoll Walsh
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsPerfect for fans of Lois Ehlert and Press Here, this charming picture book gently explores the world of color and celebrates the joy of creativity. One day three white mice discover three jars of paint--red, blue, and yellow...
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