Books like 'Paddington's Guide to London'
Readers who enjoyed Paddington's Guide to London by Michael Bond also liked the following books featuring the same tropes, story themes, relationship dynamics and character types.
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Hatchamob: MegaBlock Edition by Pixel Ate
Rated: 4.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAll three books in one handy dandy collection!Ellie and her new friend Ridge stumbled across the king's horrible secret. Or rather, the secret stumbled across them, in the form of a raging behemoth that almost destroyed their village.They now know the entire kingdom is in danger, and Ellie takes it upon herself to warn the villages... -
My New Friend Is So Fun! by Mo Willems
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsGerald is careful. Piggie is not. Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can.Gerald worries so that Piggie does not have to. Gerald and Piggie are best friends. In My New Friend Is So Fun! Piggie is having so much fun with her new friend... -
My T-Rex Has A Toothache by Elwyn Tate
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 16 ratings"My T-Rex has a toothache It keeps him up all night, He moans and groans, gnaws and roars... It's such a sorry sight! My T-Rex has a toothache it's put him off his food he wont eat porkchops... Triceratops.. -
Listen to My Trumpet! by Mo Willems
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsGerald is careful. Piggie is not.Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can.Gerald worries so that Piggie does not have to.Gerald and Piggie are best friends... -
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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... -
The Cocky Cage Fighter Nine Book Box Set by Lane Hart
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFor the first time ever, get the complete nine book Cocky Cage Fighter series in one box set! ~ JAX ~ MMA Middleweight World Champion, Jax Malone has just entered the fight of his life. . Newly admitted attorney Page Davenport is willing to do anything to finally prove herself in her father’s law firm. Anything except represent the infamous miscreant, Jackson "The Mauler" Malone... -
The Ward Sisters: the Complete Series by Karla Sorensen
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFour Sisters. Four Romances.The Ward Sisters series combined in one box set, with bonus content... -
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... -
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... -
Findus Moves Out by Sven Nordqvist
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsEvery day at four o'clock in the morning, Findus likes to jump up and down on his bed. He wakes Pettson, who tells him to stop. Because cats really need their early morning exercise, Findus decides to find a house of his own where he can jump and bounce when he likes. But jumping on beds is one thing living without Pettson is quite another... -
Mickey Mouse's Picnic (A Little Golden Book) by Jane Werner Watson
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsMickey, Minnie, Pluto, and friends are all set to go on a picnic. They've got a basket full of goodies, including a Great Big Chocolate Cake. But they decide not to let Donald Duck know about their plans, because he has a way of being a pest and has taken the fun out of other outings. He finds out about it anyway, and tracks them down so he can secretly sabotage their swim and steal their lunch... -
Hair Book by Graham Tether
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratings1979 - Bright & Early Books / Random House - Hardcover - The Hair Book - By Graham Tether / Illustrated by Roy McKie - New - Hard to find first edition - Full Color - Children's Book - Limited Edition -... -
If Animals Kissed Good Night by Ann Whitford Paul
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsIf animals kissedlike we kiss good night,Giraffe and his calfwould stretch their necks highand kiss just beneaththe top of the sky. In a cozy bedtime chat with her mom, a young girl wonders how animal families might say good night. Would Wolf and his pup “kiss and then HOWL”? Would Bear and her cub “kiss and then GROWL”? But what about Sloth and her baby? They move soooo slooowwwww . . -
Fallen King by Bella Matthews
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratings𝙇𝙤𝙣𝙜 𝙡𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙆𝙞𝙣𝙜Growing up as the oldest Kingston sibling, I knew what was expected of me.King Corp. was my legacy, and my siblings were my responsibility.The world was ours for the taking. For the living.But I neglected to live it for myself . . . until her.Daphne Brenner wasn’t meant to be part of the deal... -
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Fox the Tiger by Corey R. Tabor
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsFox wishes he were a tiger. Tigers are big and fast and sneaky. So he decides to become one!Soon Turtle and Rabbit are joining in the fun... -
The Line by Colleen Charles
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLines are meant to be crossed…What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas. At least that’s what I’ve always heard.But I’m pretty sure they also say that a diamond lasts forever... -
Dog's First Baby by Natalie Nelson
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI am a dog.Are you a dog?Welcoming a new baby to the family isn’t always easy. When his humans bring home someone new, Dog is determined to sniff out the truth. Is this arrival another dog, or something else? As Dog investigates, he might just find a new friend in this loud, silly creature.With Dog’s First Baby, Natalie Nelson captures the wonder and humor of a new baby through a dog’s eyes... -
A Swear Word Coloring Book for Adults by Honey Badger Coloring
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsGIFT IDEAS - ADULT COLORING BOOKS - HUMOROUS Pardon my French, but I'm sweary AF! ---The Honey Badger Laugh your a** off as you color this hilarious and irreverent coloring book for adults only... -
Do Cows Meow? by Salina Yoon
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMoo, meow, BAA! Kids will have a blast as they lift the flaps to learn lots of barnyard animal sounds.Do cows sing? Do cows cuckoo? All I know is cows go . . . MOO! Simple, rhythmic, and lots of fun, this big, brightly illustrated board book will have kids happily imitating all kinds of animal “talk... -
Zombie Cash Run in Las Vegas by A.R. Winters, Erin Moon
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA Cupcakes-and-Crime CaperWho could've wanted to kill the reality show contestant? Was it someone on the crew - the womanizing director, the secretive producer, the helpful consultant, or a rival contestant?When Tiffany's friend, Ian, insists on entering a zombie-themed reality-TV show, the duo stumble onto an unexpected murder... -
The Bike Lesson by Stan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsLiterary legends Stan and Jan Berenstain take readers for a ride in this classic Beginner Book edited by Dr. Seuss. Small Bear has a new bike, but before he can ride it, his dad insists on a teaching him about bike safety. From learning how to stop and turn to going down a hill and traveling roads you know, Small Bear has a lot to learn... -
Dear Deer: A Book of Homophones by Gene Barretta
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsClever Aunt Ant has just moved to the zoo. Speaking in homophones, she describes the quirky animal behavior she sees. There's the MOOSE who loved MOUSSE and ATE EIGHT bowls, and the WHALE who was ALLOWED to WAIL ALOUD--and that's just for starters.This playful picture book introduces children to the richness of language through the concept of homophones... -
How Do Dinosaurs Play with Their Friends? by Jane Yolen
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe bestselling, award-winning team of Yolen and Teague present their fourth original dinosaur board book, a fun guide to friendship and playing nicely with others... -
I Don't Want to Eat Bugs by Rachel Branton
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsLisbon is hungry and it’s hard to wait for dinner. When her animal friends try to help her find something tasty to eat, the real the problems begin! Join Lisbon on her funny misadventures.Each beautiful illustration is designed to inspire the imaginations of children. An activity page at the end of the book allows for more fun as they search for special items in the illustrations... -
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There's a Bear on My Chair by Ross Collins
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsPoor Mouse! A bear has settled in his favorite chair, and that chair just isn’t big enough for two. Mouse tries all kinds of tactics to move pesky Bear, but nothing works. Once Mouse has gone, Bear gets up and walks home... -
Blue Hat, Green Hat by Sandra Boynton
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsThree earnest animals and one misguided turkey learn about colors, clothes, and getting dressed in this Sandra Boynton classic board book.This whimsical first concept book, featuring a delightful read-aloud text that showcases animals, colors, and clothes, is sure to elicit giggles from little ones as they happily chime in on every spread with an OOPS .BLUE HAT,GREEN HAT,RED HAT,OOPS... -
Richard Scarry's Great Big School House by Richard Scarry
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsGreat Big Schoolhouse is lovingly remembered by generations of American children whose first day at school was undoubtedly made easier by Scarry's warm, friendly, and comforting classroom... -
Reckless Player by R.C. Stephens
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsParis I’ve had a crush on my best friend for as long as I can remember. But he’s a hockey winger, who has quite a reputation with the puck bunnies, and I’m a nerdy girl trying to survive my biochemistry degree as a single mom. If science has taught me anything, it’s that facts don’t lie. The truth is Ryse and I are from two completely different worlds... -
Country Rivals by Zara Stoneley
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAlternate cover for: B01CC8L9XEDashing eventer Rory is ready to button up his breeches and settle down. His gorgeous wife, Lottie, wants a bank balance in the black so she can protect the beautiful family estate for future generations... -
Hairy Maclary, SIT by Lynley Dodd
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsGalloping here, galloping there,Rollicking, frolicking, EVERYWHERE...Hairy Maclary was feeling jittery and skittery, mischievous and mad... -
Can I Join Your Club? by John Kelly, Steph Laberis
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDuck just has one question: Can I Join Your Club? He wants to belong to all of them. To any of them. Elephant Club, Lion Club, he just wants to belong. And he tries so hard to fit in so he can – kids will love pointing out in the illustrations just exactly how he tries – a curly wig, dark glasses – but it just doesn’t work. He can’t be someone else. So, he starts his own club... -
Cockatoos by Quentin Blake
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe reader may find Professor Dupont's hiding cockatoos in the illustrations of his house, but the professor needs to correct the problem that caused his ten pets to hide in the first place... -
Bath Time! by Sandra Boynton
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIt's Boynton for the bath!Hey! Hey! What do you say! It’s time to take a bath today.From the irrepressible Sandra Boynton, an irresistible storybook for bath time. It’s a classic tale of pig meets paint. Spattered with colors from a long day at the easel, the pig takes to the tub, washcloth in hoof, determined to get all pink and clean. On the last page, the snout has a bound-in squeaker... -
Gus's Garage by Leo Timmers
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsGus's workshop is chock-full of odds and ends. When his friend Rico comes over with a problem (his scooter seat is way too small for a rhino), Gus finds just the thing to fix it... -
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Mother Mother I Want Another by Maria Polushkin Robbins
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA delightful comedy of errors, Mother, Mother, I Want Another has been heartwarmingly re-illustrated by acclaimed artist Jon Goodell!Just as Mrs. Mouse kisses baby mouse goodnight, he cries, “Mother, Mother, I want another!” His concerned mama rushes off to invite other mothers—Mrs. Duck, Mrs. Frog, Mrs. Pig, and Mrs. Donkey—to help put her son to bed. But baby mouse doesn’t want another mother... -
Eight Silly Monkeys by Steve Haskamp
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsEight Silly Monkeys by Steve Hascamp reveals monkeys' antics... -
Diggersaurs by Michael Whaite
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhat's bigger than a digger? Bigger than a dinosaur? DIGGERSAURS are bigger - see them build and hear them ROAR!The DIGGERSAURS are busy building something - what could it be?Children will fall in love with these huge, colourful, lovable beasts as the wonderfully read-aloud rhyming story unfolds. And there are lots of funny details to spot along the way.. -
Sylvie by Jennifer Sattler
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsMeet a flamingo of a different stripe! "Mama, why are we pink?" asks an ever-curious young flamingo named Sylvie. Like Leo Lionni's chameleon in A Color of His Own, Sylvie comes to learn that being yourself is the best thing to be. When she learns that it's due to the little pink brine shrimp they eat, Sylvie takes the maxim "You are what you eat!" to a whole new level... -
The Lighthouse Keeper's Lunch by Ronda Armitage, David Armitage
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsEvery day, Mr Grinling the lighthouse keeper cleans & polishes his light to make sure it shines brightly at night. At lunchtime he tucks into a delicious lunch, prepared by his wife. But Mr Grinling isn't the only one who enjoys it... -
A Hat for Minerva Louise by Janet Morgan Stoeke
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 12 ratings"Stoeke's second book about that intrepid screwball, Minerva Louise, is a rare find."— The Horn Book , starred reviewThe other chickens hate snowy mornings. But not Minerva Louise! To her a snowy day—like everything else—is an adventure. But this chilly, chipper hen needs something to keep her warm. What she finds—and how she finds it—will keep young readers cackling... -
Ernest, the Moose Who Doesn't Fit by Catherine Rayner
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsErnest is a rather large moose with a rather large problem. He is so big he can't fit inside his book! Luckily, Ernest is also a very determined moose, and he and his little chipmunk friend aren't going to give up easily. With some tape, odd bits of paper, and plenty of enthusiasm, the pair constructs an enormous gatefold page by themselves, and everything fits together in the end... -
Pete the Cat: Play Ball! by Kimberly Dean
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsNew York Times bestselling author and artist James Dean takes readers along for a fun, groovy adventure with Pete the Cat! Pete the Cat is ready to play baseball! Pete’s team, the Rocks, is playing the Rolls. But when the game doesn’t go Pete’s way, what will Pete do? Pete the Cat: Play Ball! is a My First I Can Read book, which means it’s perfect for shared reading with a child... -
Hooray for Hat! by Brian Won
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsElephant wakes up grumpy—until ding, dong! What’s in the surprise box at the front door? A hat! HOORAY FOR HAT! Elephant marches off to show Zebra, but Zebra is having a grumpy day, too—until Elephant shares his new hat and cheers up his friend. Off they march to show Turtle! The parade continues as every animal brightens the day of a grumpy friend... -
The Nose Book by Al Perkins
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsA super-simple look at noses of all kind, color, and shape, including their multiple uses and maddening maladies! Illustrations... -
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May I Please Have a Cookie? by Jennifer E. Morris
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsIn this Level 1 Scholastic Reader, Alfie learns that the best way to get a delicious cookie is to say please! Alfie loves his mommy's cookies, and he wants one more than anything! But grabbing for one, fishing for one, and dressing up as a cookie inspector don't seem to work. His mommy says there is a better way... -
Chicken Cheeks by Michael Ian Black
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsSome bears will go to any length to get some honey. This one recruits every animal that comes along to form, well, a stack. The result? Tail of the duck to the gluteus maximus of the duck-billed platypus (with many other rears in between). Readers will giggle with delight at the bird's eye view of some hysterical animal bottoms... -
Hooray for Fly Guy! by Tedd Arnold
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsChildren will laugh out loud at the story and pictures in this sixth book in the easy-to-read Fly Guy series!"Flies can't play football," says the coach. But Fly Guy and Buzz are determined to prove him wrong... -
Fall Mixed Up by Bob Raczka
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFall is all mixed up in this silly book from Bob Raczka! Can you find his mistakes in the words and... -
Old MacDonald Had a Truck: by Steve Goetz
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 10 ratings"A new twist on a classic story and song, this book is just pure fun." — School Library JournalOld MacDonald has some new friends on the Old MacDonald had a farm E-I-E-I-O. And on that farm he had a.. -
Never Tease a Weasel by Jean Conder Soule
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA funny, finger-wagging rhyme with some very good advice: never tease a weasel, because teasing isn't nice! Rather, kids should do nice things for animals, such as bake a drake a cake, or give a mule a pool, and much more. Long out of print, this is the original edition of Never Tease a Weasel with original artwork by Denman Hampson...
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