Books like 'Pig-Boy: A Trickster Tale from Hawai'i'
Readers who enjoyed Pig-Boy: A Trickster Tale from Hawai'i by Gerald McDermott also liked the following books featuring the same tropes, story themes, relationship dynamics and character types.
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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... -
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... -
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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... -
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 . . -
Another Monster at the End of This Book (Sesame Street) by Jon Stone
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsRead the can't miss sequel to the much-loved classic The Monster at the End of This Book!Grover, now with pal Elmo by his side, has heard that there's something lurking on the last page of the book. Grover tries his best in all sorts of hilarious ways to stop the reader from turning the pages. But, Elmo, curious as always, slips by every wacky barrier... -
Petite Rouge by Mike Artell
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhen her grand-mère comes down wit' de flu, this Cajun Little Red knows what she has to do. With her witty cat, TeJean, she sets off in a pirogue to bring Grand-mère some gumbo. Who should she meet upon the way, but that big ol' swamp gator, Claude! Mean ol' Claude may want to gobble up Petite Rouge, but she and TeJean have a better idea... -
Help Wanted, Must Love Books by Janet Sumner Johnson
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhen Shailey's dad gets a new job, she loses her bedtime reading partner. She immediately starts interviews to fill the position and is thrilled when her favorite fairy tale characters line up to apply. But Sleeping Beauty can't stay awake, the Gingerbread Man steals her book, and Snow White brings her whole team. Shailey is running out of options... -
The King Who Rained by Fred Gwynne
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA king who rained for forty years? A coat of arms? Boars coming to dinner? No wonder a little girl is confused by the things her parents say... -
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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... -
Three Little Cajun Pigs by Mike Artell
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTrosclair, Thibodeaux, and Ulysse are three pigs with a whole lot to do. Their mom has just kicked them out of the house and it's time they make their own way and start constructing new homes in the heart of the swamp... -
The Yule Tomte and the Little Rabbits: A Christmas Story for Advent by Ulf Stark
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsGrump the Yule Tomte lives all alone, which is exactly how he likes it! He's waiting for Christmas to arrive when all of a sudden a gust of wind steals his mittens from the washing line and his hat from his head. That's the last straw...he won't be the Yule Tomte anymore!Binny and Barty, the rabbit children, live with their family in the forest... -
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... -
Archie Snufflekins Oliver Valentine Cupcake Tiberius Cat by Katie Harnett
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe cat who lives on Blossom Street is called something different by everyone, and loved by all. But there is one house on the street that he hasn't visited yet...From a wonderful new picture book talent comes a sweet and memorable tale about communities, friendship, and not forgetting those around us... -
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... -
Anansi and the Moss-Covered Rock by Eric A. Kimmel
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA classic trickster folktale told with humor and charm, this is a perfect read along book both parents and children will love.When Anansi the Spider finds a strange moss-covered rock in the forest, he uses it to trick all his animal friends. But Little Bush Deer is onto Anansi's scheme, and hatches a plan to beat him at his own game... -
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... -
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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... -
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... -
Super Slug of Doom: A Super Happy Magic Forest Story by Matty Long
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe Super Happy Magic Forest is once again thrown into disruption and chaos when Blossom the unicorn accidentally releases the super slug of doom from his hibernation beneath an ordinary rock. Can our five reluctant heroes -- Hoofius, Blossom, Twinkle, Trevor, and Herbert -- once again save their beloved forest from slimy, sludgy, yucky evil? We sure hope so. . -
One Hungry Monster: A Counting Book in Rhyme by Susan Heyboer O'Keefe
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAt bedtime a small boy tries to control ten insatiable monsters demanding food and creating chaos throughout the house... -
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... -
Tales Our Abuelitas Told: A Hispanic Folktale Collection by F. Isabel Campoy, Alma Flor Ada
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsOnce upon a time, in a land far away... These stories have journeyed far -- over mountains, deserts, and oceans -- carried by wind, passed on to us by our ancestors. Now they have found their way to you.A sly fox, a bird of a thousand colors, a magical set of bagpipes, and an audacious young girl.. -
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... -
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I Am Tama, Lucky Cat by Wendy Henrichs
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA monk with little more than a few grains of rice to share welcomes a feline visitor into his humble home and place of worship. Little does he know that the hungry, shivering animal he names Tama would bring him both friendship and good fortune beyond his dreams. Illustrations... -
I Want to Be Spaghetti! by Kiera Wright-Ruiz
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA funny debut picture book about how one little ramen packet finds self-love and belonging in a spaghetti-obsessed world.Even from Ramen's small shelf in the supermarket, they see spaghetti propaganda everywhere. They want to be celebrated, too. Maybe, Ramen misguidedly thinks, I have to change to be loved like that... -
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... -
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... -
There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly! by Lucille Colandro
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe bestselling Old Lady series finally delivers its own version of the original, classic song: THERE WAS AN OLD LADY WHO SWALLOWED A FLY!It's the Old Lady as you've never seen her before! Now she's swallowing animals from the classic story .. -
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.. -
Beastly Tales from Here and There by Vikram Seth
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsTen witty and enchanting animal fables in verse which, like a modern Aesop's Fables, can be enjoyed by young and old... -
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... -
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Harvey Potter's Balloon Farm by Jerdine Nolen
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHarvey Potter was a very strange fellow indeed. He was a farmer but not like any farmer you've ever met. He didn't grow corn, okra, or tomatoes. Harvey Potter grew balloons. No one knew exactly how he did it, but with the help of the light of a full moon, one friendly child catches a peek of just how Harvey Potter does it. And keeps some magic for herself... -
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... -
Miss Mary Mack by Mary Ann Hoberman
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA lively picture book adaptation of the well-known children's hand-clapping rhyme, perfect for the whole family. Everyone knows some version of this popular children's hand-clapping rhyme, but in this adaptation, the elephant's fateful jump over the fence is just the beginning of the fun... -
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... -
If You're Happy and You Know It! by Jane Cabrera
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsAn elephant, a monkey, and a giraffe join other animals to sing different verses of this popular song that encourages everyone to express their happiness through voice and movement... -
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...
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