Books like 'Lola Gets a Cat'
Readers who enjoyed Lola Gets a Cat by Anna McQuinn also liked the following books featuring the same tropes, story themes, relationship dynamics and character types.
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Our Class is a Family by Shannon Olsen
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 12 ratings“Family isn’t always your relatives. It’s the ones who accept you for who you are. The ones who would do anything to see you smile, and who love you no matter what.”Teachers do so much more than just teach academics. They build a sense of community within their classrooms, creating a home away from home where they make their students feel safe, included, and loved... -
All Because You Matter by Tami Charles
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsA lyrical, heart-lifting love letter to black and brown children reminding them how much they matter, that they have always mattered, and they always will, from powerhouse rising star author Tami Charles and esteemed, award-winning illustrator Bryan Collier... -
Love in the Streets by Ashley Nicole
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhat do you do when you meet the man of your dreams, but he’s on the wrong side of the law?... You fall head over heels in love with him. Dr. Sienna Jameson grew up with a crime boss as a father and is not looking for a man with the same occupation. But Streets is cute… and sweet… and everything in between... -
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... -
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I Love You to the Moon and Back by Amelia Hepworth, Tim Warnes
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThis 'I love you to the moon and back' notebook would make a great gift for the one you love. It has over 100 pages to record all those little thoughts... -
A Christmas Affair by Iris Bolling
Rated: 4.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhat happens when dysfunctional families meet the Lassiters?They all learn the meaning of LOVE...Love is Kind, Love is Patient, and Love… lasts for a lifetime even if it kills you.Christmas is the time when wishes come true. Be careful what you ask for. I fell in love with you at a wedding... -
You Are My I Love You by Maryann Cusimano Love
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsIllustrations and rhyming text describe how a parent and child complement one another... -
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... -
Me and My Fear by Francesca Sanna
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWhen a young girl has to move countries and start at a new school, her fear tells her to be alone and afraid. How can she hope to make friends if she doesn't understand anyone? Surely no one else feels the same way...From the award-winning author and illustrator of The Journey, this insightful and delicately told story shows that we can all find friendship and comfort when we share our fears... -
Little Blue Truck's Christmas by Alice Schertle
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsIt's the most wonderful time of the year! Little Blue Truck is spreading cheer by delivering Christmas trees to his animal friends. Can you help count each green tree from one to five and back again? Don’t forget to save one for Blue! Beep! Beep! With the gentle rhythm and signature illustration style that made Little Blue Truck a household name, Blue's new adventure is full of holiday warmth... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
Eyes That Weave the World's Wonders by Joanna Ho, Liz Kleinrock
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFrom New York Times bestselling Joanna Ho, of Eyes that Kiss in the Corners, and award-winning educator Liz Kleinrock, comes a powerful companion picture book about adoption and family. A young girl who is a transracial adoptee learns to love her Asian eyes and finds familial connection and meaning through them, even though they look different from her parents’... -
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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... -
Love Makes a Family by Sophie Beer
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhether you have two mums, two dads, one parent, or one of each, there's one thing that makes a family a family... and that's love. A book for EVERY family by dazzling illustrator Sophie Beer... -
No Fuzzball! by Isabella Kung
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFuzzball is Queen of the house. Her subjects just LOVE how she scales the tallest shelves and drags their belongings across the floor. Hear how they shout her name everywhere she goes . . . "NOFUZZBALL!" But when they leave her queendom for the weekend, she questions whether she should be a more benevolent ruler... -
Bathe the Cat by Alice B. McGinty
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsBathe the floor? Sweep the dishes? This riotous romp of a picture book follows a frantic family as they try to get some chores done—with no help from the family cat, who keeps scrambling the list of chores with hilarious effects. Get ready for a rollicking read-aloud with a truly purrfect ending.It's cleaning day, but the family cat will do anything to avoid getting a bath... -
Nigel and the Moon by Antwan Eady
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsFrom debut author Antwan Eady and artist Gracey Zhang comes a glowing tale about the young dreaming big. A perfect story to demonstrate how pride in where we come from can bring a shining confidence.When Nigel looks up at the moon, his future is bright. He imagines himself as…an astronaut, a dancer, a superhero, too!Among the stars, he twirls. With pride, his chest swells. And his eyes, they glow... -
Pajama Time! by Sandra Boynton
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsPull on the bottoms. Put on the top. Get yourself set to pajama-dee-bop—it's Pajama Time!'Pajama Time!' is a good-night book with the irrepressible language, the inimitable illustrations, the irresistible cast of characters only Sandra Boynton could create. It’s time to head to bed to the beat!Come see a jump-roping chicken and a pig on a swing.. -
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... -
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 . . -
Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes by Mem Fox
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsAs everyone knows, nothing is sweeter than tiny baby fingers and chubby baby toes. . . -
I Love You When You're Angry by Erin Winters
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsI love you when you’re angryI love you when you’re sadI love you when we both have daysThat try to drive us mad!This heartwarming book affirms over and over that a parent or caregiver’s love is unconditional... -
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Just a Little Critter Collection by Mercer Mayer
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsCelebrate 40 years of Little Critter® with seven classic stories in one book, including: Just for You (the very first Little Critter® story!); Just Go to Bed; All by Myself; I Was So Mad; When I Get Bigger; Just a Mess; and I Just Forgot. This 176-page hardcover collection is a wonderful way to introduce Mercer Mayer’s beloved tales of growing up to a whole new generation... -
Sweety by Andrea Zuill
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAn Indie Next List Top 10 Pick! From the author of WOLF CAMP comes the story of a charming, mushroom-loving, headgear-wearing, totally awkward naked mole rat who is looking for like-minded peeps. Sweety is awkward, even for a naked mole rat. She has protruding front teeth, thick glasses, and some very unusual hobbies, including interpretive dance and fungus identification... -
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... -
Down by the Bay by Raffi
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsRaffi's hilarious version of the classic song about strange events that happen down by the bay, where the watermelons grow...Singing supports and encourages even the youngest child's speech and listening skills, which makes Down by the Bay perfect for early learning... -
Little You by Richard Van Camp
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsRichard Van Camp, internationally renowned storyteller and bestselling author of the hugely successful Welcome Song for Baby: A Lullaby for Newborns, has partnered with talented illustrator Julie Flett to create a tender board book for babies and toddlers that honors the child in everyone... -
Bird Hugs by Ged Adamson
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsBernard isn’t like other birds. His wings are impossibly long, and try as he might, he just can’t seem to fly. He’s left wondering what his wings are good for…if they’re even good for anything at all. But a chance encounter with a dejected orangutan leads Bernard to a surprising discovery: that maybe what makes him different is actually something to be embraced... -
Harry the Happy Mouse by N.G.K.
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsHarry The Happy Mouse is a cheerful, traditional story about a Mouse called Harry who lives in the colorful English countryside. Harry helps a Frog, but asks the Frog to repay the kindness to someone else... -
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... -
Llama Llama Nighty-Night by Anna Dewdney
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsWhat's the best part of bedtime? Stories with Mama! Before cuddling, Llama Llama must splish and splash in the tub, then put his red pajamas on. Dewdney's catchy rhymes, effortless rhythm, and adorable artwork can now be enjoyed by even younger audiences. Toddlers will love this pair of perfect read-alouds... -
Nanette's Baguette by WILLEMS MO
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsNanette's Baguette, follows our plucky heroine on her first big solo trip to the bakery. But . . -
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Terry Treetop Finds New Friends テリー・ツリートップ あたらしい おともだちを みつける: Bilingual Japanese - English バイリンガル: 英語 - 日本語 by Tali Carmi, タリ・カーミ
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFREE for Kindle Unlimited members! A perfect bilingual picture book for parents & children to read-aloud. 親子そろっての読み聞かせにピッタリなバイリンガル絵本 This is a children's picture book about a boy named Terry. Everybody called him Terry Treetop because he loved climbing trees. Terry had no friends to play with, so he went on a journey to find new friends. But things didn’t go smoothly... -
Black Cat & White Cat: A High Contrast Sensory Board Book About Opposites For Newborns and Babies by Claire Garralon
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA black and white board book with a colorful surprise!Black cat and white cat are friends... -
Love You, Baby by Stephan Lomp, Amy Pixton
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsShow baby loads of love in a book that’s indestructible! Baby loves hugs. Just like baby kitty! Baby loves nuzzles. Just like baby bunny! Baby loves snuggles. Just like baby piggy! Indestructibles is the trusted series for easing little ones into story time. Beloved by babies and their parents, Indestructibles are built for the way babies “read” (i.e... -
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... -
Slinky Malinki Catflaps by Lynley Dodd
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSlinky Malinki Catflaps is a hilarious rhyming story by Lynley Dodd.Slinky Malinki wakes from a cosy sleep, stretches and slips out through the catflap and into the night. He's soon joined by his friends Greywacke Jones, Butterball Brown, the Poppadum kittens and the rest of the gang. Hobnobbing happily on the wall,ten in a row, the cats are disturbed by the crotchety Scarface Claw... -
This Story is Not About a Kitten by Randall de Sève
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA heartwarming picture book about a neighborhood coming together to help a kitten find a home, from a New York Times bestselling author and a Caldecott Honor-winning illustrator.Contrary to what you may believe, this story is not about a kitten, hungry and dirty, scared and alone, needing a home. It is also not about the dog who heard the kitten meowing sadly... -
Besos for Baby: A Little Book of Kisses by Jen Arena, Blanca Gómez
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAn adorable English/Spanish bilingual eBook that proves that love is the same in every language.Features:Read-Aloud functionality [where available]Book Description:Everyone has kisses for Baby, from Mami and Papi to perro and gato... -
Rectangle Time by Pamela Paul
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsPerfect for story time, New York Times Book Review editor Pamela Paul's funny and charming story about books, pets, and reading together will enchant readers of all ages. This spunky, self-assured cat has always loved Rectangle Time--when the boy and the man he lives with curl up with their rectangle and read aloud from it... -
Together by Emma Dodd
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThis little sea otter loves spending time with his parent — learning new things, playing together, or even just holding each other. In fact, every day this little sea otter spends with his parent is special, just because they are together... -
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... -
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Richard Scarry's Best First Book Ever! by Richard Scarry
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIllus. in full color. Favorite Scarry animal characters introduce simple learning concepts and over 700 words... -
Wind in a Box by Terrance Hayes
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe third collection of poetry from the author of Lighthead , winner of the 2010 National Book AwardWatch for the new collection of poetry from Terrance Hayes, American Sonnets for My Past and Future Assassin , coming in June of 2018Terrance Hayes is an elegant and adventurous writer with disarming humor, grace, tenderness, and brilliant turns of phrase... -
Gibberish by Young Vo
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsIt's Dat's first day of school in a new country! Dat and his Mah made a long journey to get here, and Dat doesn't know the language. To Dat, everything everybody says – from the school bus driver to his new classmates – sounds like gibberish... -
10 Minutes till Bedtime by Peggy Rathmann
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsAt One Hoppin' Place, the countdown to bedtime is about to begin when a family of hamsters -- a mother and father with nine kids and a baby all wearing numbered striped jerseys -- arrive at the front door."All aboard!" the child's pet hamster, dressed as a tour guide, shouts, directing them to his bus... -
The Big Bed by Bunmi Laditan
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsFrom the creator of the Honest Toddler blog, The Big Bed is a humorous picture book about a girl who doesn't want to sleep in her little bed, so she presents her dad with his own bed―a camping cot!―in order to move herself into her parents' big bed in his place. A twist on the classic parental struggle of not letting kids sleep in their bed... -
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...
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