Book picks similar to
Richard Scarry's The Great Pie Robbery and Other Mysteries by Richard Scarry
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There's No Such Thing as a Dragon
Jack Kent - 1975
Billy Bixbee's mother won't admit that dragons exist until it is nearly too late.
Ace Lacewing: Bug Detective
David Biedrzycki - 2005
Queenie Bee and the Royal Jelly are missing, and Ace is hot on the honey trail. To save the day he'll need help from his friends, Sergeant Zito, Slim the Walking Stick, and Xerces the butterfly, as they take on sinister Al the Drone.
Thelma the Unicorn
Aaron Blabey - 2015
even if you don't have sparkles.Thelma dreams of being a glamorous unicorn. Then in a rare pink and glitter-filled moment of fate, Thelma's wish comes true.She rises to instant international stardom, but at an unexpected cost. After a while, Thelma realizes that she was happier as her ordinary, sparkle-free self. So she ditches her horn, scrubs off her sparkles, and returns home, where her best friend is waiting for her with a hug.From award-winning author Aaron Blabey comes this joyful book about learning to love who you are...even if you don't have sparkles
There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Shell!
Lucille Colandro - 2006
And, there's a surprise ending!
Hope for the Flowers
Trina Paulus - 1972
"Hope for the Flowers" is an inspiring allegory about the realization of one's true destiny as told through the lives of caterpillars Stripe and Yellow, who struggle to "climb to the top" before understanding that they are meant to fly.
Dog in Charge
K.L. Going - 2011
. . takes a nap Dog can Sit. He can Stay. He can even Dance. But when he's in charge, can he keep the cats in line? All one, two, three, four, five of them? Illustrated by Caldecott winner, Dan Santat, and packed full of slapstick silliness and utterly earnest charm, Dog will quickly wiggle his way into preschoolers' hearts.
Pretty Minnie in Paris
Danielle Steel - 2014
Lost backstage during a noisy, crowded fashion show, tiny Minnie is separated from her owner, the girl she loves best. Quel désastre! But chaos turns to couture when Minnie unexpectedly finds herself the star of the runway. With a dreamy Paris backdrop and an atelier full of adorable outfits, Pretty Minnie in Paris is sure to be in vogue as the season's must-have tale for little girls-and Danielle Steel fans of all ages-who love clothing, glamour, glitter, and all things à la mode.
Miss Fannie's Hat
Jan Karon - 1993
Now includes an audio CD of the author reading the story.
Mrs. Armitage: Queen of the Road
Quentin Blake - 2003
Armitage, Queen of the Road centers on a woman who finds new friends on the open road.
Ladybug Girl
David Soman - 2008
Her dog, Bingo the basset hound, is always by her side and the two prove that they are not too little to explore nature, build forts, and make their own big fun.For fans of Fancy Nancy and Toot and Puddle, the Ladybug Girl series honors individuality, creativity, and a love of the outdoors!
The Great Cheese Robbery
Tim Warnes - 2015
Can little Patrick Elephant save the cheese—and his father? With fresh and quirky illustrations—and mischievous mice—this hilarious tale about dealing with phobias bravely will captivate young readers. And parents won't mind reading it again and again either!
Mabel and the Cloud Dragon
Elwyn Tate - 2017
It is also the sequel to "Mabel and the Sock Pirates" by Elwyn Tate (we recommend you read that one first). It was a fine and sunny morning on Mabels magical farm. The chickens clucked cheerfully, the cows moo and munched, and the bees buzzed busily by. BUT!!!...Then something strange started to happen. Someone or something kept moving Mabel's sheep around. Who could it be and why were they doing it?
Little Cub
Olivier Dunrea - 2012
In this book we see the father and son from Old Bear and His Cub meet for the first time--and grow to love one another.With the same bold art and humorous twist on parenting, Olivier Dunrea's tumbling bears will melt your heart and show how strong the bond is between any father and son pair.