Books like 'Chi's Sweet Home, Volume 9'
Readers who enjoyed Chi's Sweet Home, Volume 9 by Kanata Konami also liked the following books featuring the same tropes, story themes, relationship dynamics and character types.
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Pete the Cat and His Four Groovy Buttons [with Read-Along CD] by Eric Litwin
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsPete the Cat loves the four buttons on his shirt. As they pop off, he learns how to count backwards to zero. The lyrics he sings about his wardrobe woes were left in English to match the song that can be downloaded from the publisher's website... -
Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? by Bill Martin Jr.
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 67 ratingsWith more than two million copies sold, Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? has opened up a world of learning to a generation of children. For this edition, created for the twenty-fifth anniversay in 1992, Bill Martin, Jr., restored his text to its original wording. And Eric Carle created all new pictures--based on the originals, but clearer, brighter, and truer to the colors they represent... -
Heal with You by Nicky James
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSix couples. One conference. You’ve taken their journeys. Fought the hard road along with them, but where are our couples at today? Dr. Kelby and her associate Dr. Mann have organized a conference in faraway Alberta to discuss their research of life-crippling phobias... -
The Body on the Barstool by Lolli Powell
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratings2016 WISHING SHELF INDEPENDENT BOOK AWARDS BRONZE WINNER!New Yorker Erica "Ricki" Fontaine's n'er-do-well uncle has dropped dead and left her a dive bar in a small Ohio River town. With a lousy apartment, less-than-promising job prospects, and even worse romantic ones, the inheritance comes at just the right time. Ricki packs up her cat and heads for the Buckeye State... -
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A Ruckus in the Garden: The Adventures of Pettson and Findus by Sven Nordqvist
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsPettson and Findus are back in this uproarious tale about gardening! When Pettson announces that it’s time to plant seeds in the garden, Findus, his cat, plants a meatball. The hilarity continues as each night their hard work is undone by hungry chickens, then a rogue pig. When cows set up shop, Pettson and Findus must hatch a plan to protect their garden and Findus’s meatballs... -
A Camping Spree with Mr. Magee: by Chris Van Dusen
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsMr. Magee and his trusty dog, Dee, are enjoying a peaceful camping trip when all of a sudden they find themselves plunging down a mountain and teetering on the edge of a huge waterfall! How will they find their way out of this slippery situation? Chris Van Dusen, the creator of Down to the Sea with Mr. Magee, has filled this new adventure with charming illustrations and a playful, rhyming text... -
A Visitor for Bear by Bonny Becker
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsCheery persistence wears down a curmudgeonly bear in a wry comedy of manners that ends in a most unlikely friendship.Bear is quite sure he doesn't like visitors. He even has a sign. So when a mouse taps on his door one day, Bear tells him to leave. But when Bear goes to the cupboard to get a bowl, there is the mouse -- small and gray and bright-eyed... -
David Goes to School by David Shannon
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsNo, David!David's teacher has her hands full. From running in the halls to chewing gum in class, David's high-energy antics fill each school day with trouble—and are sure to bring a smile to even the best-behaved reader... -
Giggle, Giggle, Quack by Doreen Cronin
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 38 ratingsFarmer Brown is going on vacation. He asks his brother, Bob, to take care of the animals. "But keep an eye on Duck. He's trouble." Bob follows the instructions in Farmer Brown's notes exactly. He orders pizza with anchovies for the hens, bathes the pigs with bubble bath, and lets the cows choose a movie. Is that giggling he hears? Giggle, giggle, quack, giggle, moo, giggle, oink.. -
Friendship According to Humphrey by Betty G. Birney
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsAfter the holidays, Humphrey is shocked by a big surprise in Room 26-a new class pet! Humphrey tries to be welcoming, but Og the frog doesn't respond to any of his friendly squeaks or visits (remember, he has a lock-that-doesn't-lock). Plus, the students are so interested in Og, they almost stop paying attention to Humphrey altogether... -
Inside, Outside, Upside Down by Stan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 24 ratings"Mama! Mama! I went to town. Inside, outside, upside down!" Toddlers and young children will immediately identify with the small bear who crawls inside a box in 'Inside Outside Upside Down'. His epic adventure is created from a vocabulary of only 23 easy words, which combined with the simple art and rhyming text make this a perfect choice for teaching spatial concepts...Categorized as:
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3 stepbrothers by Animallover55
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTori lived with her dad and little sister. She never expected to have a stepmother, much less a stepbrother. But whats worse is not only one stepbrother, not two either. No three stepbrothers. But it gets worse, the three boys just happen to be the three triplet sport stars of the school. The same three boys that have gone out with nearly all those girls that wear short short skirts... -
Wild Cat by Dandi Daley Mackall
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI haven't done anything with my life. . . . I need to do something . . . like Mom and Dad and Hank do all the time. And I need to do it now.Meet 12-year-old Kat―short for Katharine. She thinks she has two weeks to do something worthy of being adopted by her wonderful foster family... -
Just Gus by McCall Hoyle
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsReturn to the world of devoted working dogs and the humans they love in a new book from the best-selling author of Stella. A boy and his dog learn that they are better together. Gus is a livestock guardian dog with one job—protecting his farm from coyotes and foxes. He likes keeping the sheep, the chickens, and his humans safe, and he’s very good at it...Categorized as:
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Nero Corleone: A Cat's Story by Elke Heidenreich
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsNero Corleone isn't your average cat. He's much worse. On a farm somewhere in Italy, a black kitten named Nero reigns supreme. There's not one animal on the farm that doesn't do exactly as Nero orders, even the dog. Then one day, Nero visits the house on the nearby hill, where a young German couple is vacationing, and there he has his first taste of the good life... -
Runaway by Dandi Daley Mackall
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA new series by Dandi Daley Mackall, author of the best-selling Winnie the Horse Gentler series!I've run away seven times―never once to anything, just away from. Maybe that's why they call me a “runaway,” and not a “run-to.”Meet 16-year-old Dakota Brown. She used to love all things “horse” until she lost everything, including hope... -
Pete the Cat: Super Pete by Kimberly Dean, James Dean
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhen there's trouble in town, it’s up to Pete the Cat's alter ego, Super Pete, to save the day! With his cool jet, nifty goggles, and slick slingshot, Super Pete is ready to take down any bad guys... -
Fred Gets Dressed by Peter Brown
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsFrom a New York Times bestselling author and Caldecott-honor winning artist comes an exuberant illustrated story about playing dress up, having fun, and feeling free.The boy loves to be naked. He romps around his house naked and wild and free. Until he romps into his parents' closet and is inspired to get dressed. First he tries on his dad's clothes, but they don't fit well... -
Wild About Books by Judy Sierra
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsIt started the summer of 2002, when the Springfield librarian, Molly McGrew, by mistake drove her bookmobile into the zoo.In this rollicking rhymed story, Molly introduces birds and beasts to this new something called reading. She finds the perfect book for every animal--tall books for giraffes, tiny ones for crickets...Categorized as:
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Froggy Goes to School by Jonathan London
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsFroggy's mother knows that everyone's nervous on the first day of school. "Not me!" says Froggy, and together they leapfrog to the bus stop -- flop flop flop. Froggy's exuberant antics, complete with sound effects, will delight his many fans and reassure them that school can be fun."This is a great read-aloud with sounds and words that encourage active participation... -
Diva and Flea: A Parisian Tale by Mo Willems, Tony DiTerlizzi
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsDiva and Flea A Parisian... -
I'm Bored by Michael Ian Black, Debbie Ridpath Ohi
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThere is NOTHING boring about being a kid, but one little girl is going to have to prove it in this anything-but-boring picture book from comedian Michael Ian Black.Just when a little girl thinks she couldn't possibly be more bored, she stumbles upon a potato who turns the tables on her by declaring that children are boring... -
Clementine, Friend of the Week by Sara Pennypacker
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThis New York Times bestselling chapter book series has been keeping readers engaged and laughing for more than a decade with over one million copies sold! Clementine has been picked for Friend of the Week, which means she gets to be line leader, collect the milk money, and feed the fish... -
Doctor De Soto by William Steig
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 36 ratings"Doctor De Soto, the dentist, did very good work." With the aid of his able assistant, Mrs. De Soto, he copes with the toothaches of animals large and small. His expertise is so great that his fortunate patients never feel any pain.Since he's a mouse, Doctor De Soto refuses to treat "dangerous" animals--that is, animals who have a taste for mice... -
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The Case of the Missing Carrot Cake by Robin Newman
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen food goes missing on Ed's farm, Detectives Wilcox and Griswold do what it takes to track down the thieves. In this case, Miss Rabbit's carrot cake has disappeared. Has it been stolen? Or eaten? Or both? Who dunnit?"Readers ready for chapter books will solve the crime and then be surprised by the twist at the end...Categorized as:
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Mud-Puddle Poodle by Tui T. Sutherland
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAn exciting new series about those adorable pets that just won't behave -- it's Marley & Me for middle-grade readers!Rosie loves everything to be pretty and organized, so when she's finally allowed to get her own dog, she chooses an adorable, precious little poodle...Categorized as:
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Starla Jean: Which Came First: The Chicken or the Friendship? by Elana K. Arnold
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsPrintz Honor winner and National Book Award Finalist Elana K. Arnold makes her chapter book debut with this charming story of a girl and her chicken, irresistibly illustrated by A. N. Kang.Introducing Starla Jean!She's full of moxie, clever as a fox, and obsessed with catching a chicken she finds at the park... -
Agatha May and the Anglerfish by Nora Morrison, Jessie Ann Foley
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA funny, fish-filled story about the joys of learning, and the rewards that come with staying true to who you areAgatha May just can’t understand why her classmates aren’t as crazy as she is about the hideous humpback anglerfish... -
Finding Danny by Linzi Glass
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTwelve-year-old Bree Davies is devastated when her beloved Border Collie, Danny, goes missing after her mom leaves the gate open to their Santa Monica home. In her search to find Danny, Bree is thrust into the world of animals in need. With the help and guidance of animal rescuer Rayleen, Bree's heart is opened to the plight of the dogs in the downtown Vox Street shelter... -
Guinea Dog 3 by Patrick Jennings
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsNo one could love camping more than Rufus.He and his best friend, Murphy, and their families and pets, including Fido, Rufus's famous guinea pig that acts like a dog, are planning to camp by a beautiful lake and relax and have fun. Then his mom announces that, without telling him, she has invited two kids who drive him totally crazy. Lurena brags that she is an expert on all things guinea pig... -
Ploof by Ben Clanton, Andy Chou Musser
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsCome play with Ploof! Meet a friendly cloud full of feelings in this interactive picture book for fans of Hervé Tullet's Press Here, from the creator of Narwhal and Jelly and the co-creator of Science Explorers...Categorized as:
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The Lamb Who Came for Dinner by Steve Smallman
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWolf is really hungry for his favorite meal--lamb stew! To his great luck, a cold, shivering lamb knocks on his door looking for shelter from the winter storm outside. So begins a funny tale of friendship with a wonderful twist at the end... -
Coyote Autumn by Bill Wallace
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratings"You Can't Keep A Coyote! They're Wild...." Brad has always wanted a dog, so when he catches the little coyote, he decides to keep it. He couldn't have a dog when his family lived in a Chicago apartment, but now that they've moved to rural Oklahoma anything seems possible. Even rescuing an orphaned coyote pup...and keeping it a secret from his parents...Categorized as:
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Holy Enchilada! by Henry Winkler, Lin Oliver
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsPS 87 is having multicultural week, and Ms. Adolf's class is putting on a "Foods from Around the World" luncheon. Hank is thrilled&150no reading, no outlining, and no review questions, just cooking! Hank makes enchiladas, and at the luncheon, Ms. Adolf piles her plate with lots of food. But after a few bites, her face turns bright red&150one of the dishes is super-spicy! Ms... -
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Like Bug Juice on a Burger by Julie Sternberg
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsI hate camp. I just hate it. I wish I didn’t. But I do. Being here is worse than bug juice on a burger. Or homework on Thanksgiving. Or water seeping into my shoes. In this sequel to the critically acclaimed Like Pickle Juice on a Cookie, Eleanor is off to summer camp... -
The Butterfly Club by Jacqueline Wilson
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 12 ratings"We're triplets. Surprise! Everyone thinks I'm the little sister. It's very annoying."Phil, Maddie and Tina are triplets, but Tina has always been the little one. Luckily, Phil and Maddie always protect Tina - they make the best team.But, when they join super-strict Miss Lovejoy's class, they're split up.And Tina has to fend for herself for the first time... -
The Foolish Tortoise by Richard Buckley
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe Foolish Tortoise sheds his shell after deciding that he needs to move through the world more quickly. But, after a few scary encounters, he rediscovers the value of going slow and safe. Full-color illustrations... -
Too Many Toys by David Shannon
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsSpencer has too many toys! His father trips over them, his mother falls over them, and the house is overflowing with junk. Now it's time to give some of the mountain of goodies away, but Spencer finds it hard... -
The Berenstain Bears and Too Much TV by Stan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain
Rated: 4.04 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsWhen Mama Bear decides her family spends too much time in front of the TV, she bans it for a week. Then the Bear family finds other ways to have fun and keep busy, so they watch less when TV is allowed again--and they don't even miss it. From the Trade Paperback edition... -
Kitten's First Full Moon by Kevin Henkes
Rated: 4.04 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsThe nationally bestselling picture book about a kitten, the moon, and a bowl of milk, written by the celebrated author and illustrator Kevin Henkes, was awarded a Caldecott Medal.From one of the most celebrated and beloved picture book creators working in the field today comes a memorable new character and a suspenseful adventure just right for reading and sharing at home and in the classroom... -
Dooby Dooby Moo by Doreen Cronin
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsSure, they can type, but did you know that Farmer Brown’s animals can sing? The bestselling duo, Doreen Cronin and Betsy Lewin—who brought you Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type; Giggle, Giggle, Quack; and Duck for President—cordially invite you to the county fair, where the talent is truly wild.Duck and his friends are at it again... -
Take Two by Julia DeVillers
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsPayton and Emma left a trail of chaos in their wake when they “traded faces” just for fun. This time they’ll switch places to help each other and their friends out of a ginormous mess! Payton is helping out on the middle school musical while Emma puts her brains to use by tutoring—more like “twotoring”—identical twin boys... -
Duck for President by Doreen Cronin
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsMy fellow Americans: It is our pleasure, our honor, our duty as citizens to present to you Duck for President. Here is a duck who began in a humble pond. Who worked his way to farmer. To governor. And now, perhaps, to the highest office in the land. Some say, if he walks like a duck and talks like a duck, he is a duck... -
Waiting for the Magic by Patricia MacLachlan, Amy June Bates
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsPeople may drift apart But love can hold them together. Sometimes we find that love through magic – Sometimes that magic is all around us.This is a story about all of these things. But it's also a story about how four dogs and one cat help one boy and his sister save their family... -
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Clarice Bean Spells Trouble by Lauren Child
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsClarice Bean is back, with more outrageous, giggle-filled family incidents and Ruby Redfort inspired adventures...Categorized as:
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The Great Treehouse War by Lisa Graff, Ariana Delawari
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 14 ratings4 hoursKids vs. parents! An epic treehouse sleepover! An awesome group of friends! An exciting new book from National Book Award finalist Lisa Graff. Winnie's last day of fourth grade ended with a pretty life-changing surprise... -
Gaby, Lost and Found by Angela Cervantes
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsOne amazing forever home for one amazing sixth grader."My name is Gaby, and I'm looking for a home where I can invite my best friend over and have a warm breakfast a couple of times a week. Having the newest cell phone or fancy clothes isn't important, but I'd like to have a cat that I can talk to when I'm home alone."Gaby Ramirez Howard loves volunteering at the local animal shelter... -
Solomon's Tale: A Wise Cat Helps a Family in Crisis by Sheila Jeffries
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSolomon's Tale is a gripping story with strong emotion, humor, and gritty relationship themes. Sheila Jeffries has also woven a thread of spirituality throughout the tale, which focuses on reincarnation, angels, and how the soul survives death...Categorized as:
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Girls Rule! by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSUMMER IS AROUND the corner, and the rivalry between the Malloys and the Hatfords is heating up! The kids have two weeks to earn money for a fundraising contest sponsored by the local hospital. Those who collect $20 or more for the new children’s wing can choose to be in the annual Strawberry Festival Parade or get all the strawberry treats they can eat...Categorized as:
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The Plot Chickens by Mary Jane Auch
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHenrietta loves to read. When she clucks buk, buk, buk at the library, the librarian knows exactly what to recommend. Then Henrietta decides to write a book. With the help of her three aunties, she hatches a plot...
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