Books like 'Peter & Ernesto: The Lost Sloths'
Readers who enjoyed Peter & Ernesto: The Lost Sloths by Graham Annable also liked the following books featuring the same tropes, story themes, relationship dynamics and character types.
fantasy action / adventure humor animals friendship children outdoors
-
Curious George Visits the Zoo Book & Cassette by Margret Rey, H.A. Rey
24 ratingsCurious George and the man with the yellow hat visit the zoo. A hungry Curious George snatches a pail of bananas from the zoo keeper. Though he shouldn't have taken the bananas, George soon changes the zookeeper's shouts to praise with his clever, helpful ways... -
Watch Me Throw the Ball! by Mo Willems
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.In Watch Me Throw the Ball!, Gerald is determined to teach Piggie that ball-throwing is serious business... but Piggie is just as determined to have serious fun... -
The Ship of Secrets by Geronimo Stilton
12 ratingsFairies, dragons, wizards, and more await Geronimo on every magical Kingdom of Fantasy adventure!I, Geronimo Stilton, was called to the Kingdom of Fantasy for the tenth time! A fairy princess had called me there... -
The Dragon of Fortune by Geronimo Stilton
12 ratingsI, Geronimo Stilton, traveled on the wings of the Dragon of Fortune back to the Kingdom of Fantasy! I was called there by my friend Blossom, Queen of the Fairies, who needed my help. The enchanted Winged Ring had gone missing! This was terrible news. The ring allows its owner to travel between the Kingdom of Fantasy and the real world-which would be a dangerous power if it fell into evil hands... -
-
The Hour of Magic by Geronimo Stilton, Elisabetta Dami
14 ratingsFairies, dragons, wizards, and more await Geronimo on every magical Kingdom of Fantasy adventure!I, Geronimo Stilton, was amazed to find myself called back to the Kingdom of Fantasy for another adventure. Blossom, Queen of the Fairies, needed my help -- time itself was under threat! Something evil was making the hands of the magical Tick Tock Timepiece spin faster and faster... -
If You Give a Pig a Pancake by Laura Joffe Numeroff
34 ratings"If you give a pig a pancake, she'll want some syrup to go with it..." If you give a pig a pancake, she'll want some syrup to go with it. You'll give her some of your favorite maple syrup, and she'll probably get all sticky, so she'll want to take a bath. She'll ask you for some bubbles. When you give her the bubbles.. -
Thea Stilton and the Mystery on the Orient Express by Thea Stilton, Tea Stilton
14 ratingsGeronimo's adventurous sister Thea narrates this fabulous adventure that's packed with action, mystery, and friendship!The Thea Sisters are boarding the famouse Orient Express for a journey from Paris to Istanbul! The train is on a special trip to return a precious wedding dress stolen years ago from an Istanbul museum... -
In a Jar by Deborah Marcero
14 ratingsLlewellyn, a little rabbit, is a collector. He gathers things in jars--ordinary things like buttercups, feathers, and heart-shaped stones. Then he meets another rabbit, Evelyn, and together they begin to collect extraordinary things--like rainbows, the sound of the ocean, and the wind just before snow falls...Categorized as:
animals outdoors friendship children children-books fiction fantasy action-adventure -
The Journey to Atlantis by Thea Stilton
16 ratingsAn all-new hardcover adventure featuring Thea Stilton and the Thea Sisters!At the beach by Mouseford Academy, one of the Thea Sisters discovers a mysterious boy with blue skin washed up on the shore. He speaks an unfamiliar language, so the Thea Sisters call Thea Stilton to help figure out how to communicate with him... -
Thea Stilton and the Secret of the Old Castle by Thea Stilton
16 ratingsGeronimo's sister Thea Stilton narrates this action-packed adventure!When the Thea Sisters' friend Bridget returns to Scotland for a family emergency, the five mice offer to help... -
We Found a Hat by Jon Klassen
18 ratingsTwo turtles find one hat – and it happens to look great on both of them...Categorized as:
animals children friendship humor action-adventure anthropomorphism book children-books -
The Galactic Goal by Geronimo Stilton
8 ratingsGeronimo Stilton meets outer space in this cosmically fun spin-off series!The spacemice have received an invitation to participate in the intergalactic soccerix championship... -
Diary of a Spider by Doreen Cronin, Harry Bliss
20 ratingsThis is the diary... of a spider. But don't be worried – he's more scared of you and your gigantic shoe! Actually, he's a lot like you. He goes to gym class and has Grandparents' Day at school. But he also spins sticky webs, scales walls, and takes wind–catching lessons... -
Bear Stays Up for Christmas by Karma Wilson
20 ratings"The day before Christmas,snuggled on his floor,Bear sleeps soundlywith a great big snore...."Bear's friends are determined to keep Bear awake for Christmas! So they wake Bear up and have him help them find a Christmas tree, bake cakes, hang up stockings, and sing Christmas songs... -
-
A Tale of Two Beasts by Fiona Roberton
10 ratingsA little girl rescues a strange beast in the woods and carries him safely home. But the beast is not happy and escapes! A funny and charming tale about seeing both sides of the story... -
Lizzy and the Cloud by Terry Fan
10 ratingsFrom the critically acclaimed, award-winning creators of Ocean Meets Sky and The Night Gardener comes a whimsical and sweet tale of a young girl who cares for her pet cloud as it grows.It’s a little out of fashion to buy a pet cloud, but Lizzy doesn’t mind. She’s not looking for a big one or a fancy one, just one that’s right for her. And she finds it in Milo... -
Thea Stilton and the Great Tulip Heist by Thea Stilton
12 ratingsJoin Thea Stilton and the Thea Sisters on an adventure packed with mystery and friendship!While Violet is taking an art class in the Netherlands, her friend's father mysteriously disappears! The missing mouse is a renowned botanist -- and his disappearance is linked to the rare black tulip. The Thea Sisters are eager to help find him... -
Not a Box by Antoinette Portis
24 ratingsA box is just a box . . . unless it's not a box. From mountain to rocket ship, a small rabbit shows that a box will go as far as the imagination allows... -
Diary of a Worm by Doreen Cronin
26 ratingsThis is the diary . . . of a worm. Surprisingly, a worm not that different from you or me: He lives with his parents, plays with his friends, and even goes to school. But unlike you or me, he never has to take a bath, he gets to eat his homework, and because he doesn't have legs, he just can't do the hokey pokey -- no matter how hard he tries. Oh, and his head looks a lot like his rear end... -
The Super Chef Contest by Geronimo Stilton
14 ratingsEach Geronimo Stilton book is fast-paced, with lively full-color art and a unique format kids 7-10 will love.My cousin Trap was entering the Super Chef Contest, which determines the best cook on Mouse Island -- and he was bringing me along as an assistant! Slimy Swiss cheese, I don't know the first thing about cooking fancy dishes . . . and I didn't think Trap did, either... -
The Snatchabook by Helen Docherty
16 ratingsWhere have all the bedtime stories gone?One dark, dark night in Burrow Down, a rabbit named Eliza Brown found a book and settled down...when a Snatchabook flew into town.It's bedtime in the woods of Burrow Down, and all the animals are ready for their bedtime story. But books are mysteriously disappearing. Eliza Brown decides to stay awake and catch the book thief... -
-
George and Martha: The Complete Stories of Two Best Friends Collector's Edition by James Marshall
20 ratingsLike all best friends, George and Martha do everything together—go to the movies, play at the beach, and just hang around not doing much of anything... -
The Dance of the Star Fairies by Thea Stilton, Iacopo Bruno
6 ratingsThe Thea Sisters are on a magical adventure!The Thea Sisters' next adventure to the Kingdom of the... -
-
Uki and the Outcasts by Kieran Larwood
6 ratings'EXCELLENT,' says the bard. 'It's probably a good idea for you to know about him.' 'Wait . . . him? Who's him?' said Rue. 'Uki,' says the bard. 'Uki Patchwork. The Magpie Demon. Uki of the Two Furs.' From the Ice Wastes beyond the Cinder Wall emerges an unlikely hero...Categorized as:
animals children friendship action-adventure book children-books fiction middle-grade -
Geronimo Stilton #60: The Treasure of Easter Island by Geronimo Stilton
10 ratingsHoley cheese—my sister, Thea, was in danger! She had traveled to Easter Island in search of a secret treasure, and now she needed my help. There was no time to lose! My friends and I hopped on a plane to begin our search, aided by a map and a mysterious riddle. What an exciting adventure!Each Geronimo Stilton book is fast-paced, with lively full-color art and a unique format kids 7–10 will love... -
The Cheese Experiment by Geronimo Stilton
10 ratingsWhen you're with Geronimo Stilton, it's always a fabumouse adventure!New Mouse City was in a panic. A strange epidemic had broken out -- mice everywhere were covered in weird blue spots! Mouse Island's most famouse doctor immediately set to work with his team to try to find the cure... but someone was trying to stop him... -
Evergreen by Matthew Cordell
10 ratingsA picture book by Caldecott medal winner Matt Cordell about a timid squirrel who makes a brave journey to help a relative who is ill.Evergreen the squirrel is afraid of many things: thunder, hawks, and the dark paths of Buckthorn Forest. But when her mother tasks Evergreen with delivering soup to her sick Granny Oak, the little squirrel must face her fears and make the journey... -
School Days According to Humphrey by Betty G. Birney, William Dufris
12 ratingsUnabridged, 4 CDs, 4 hours Read by William Dufris It's a new school year for everyone's favorite classroom... -
Il Mistero Della Perla Gigante by Geronimo Stilton
12 ratingsEach Geronimo book is fast-paced, with lively full-color art and a unique format kids 7-10 will love.One day, my friends and I, Geronimo Stilton, made an amazing discovery. We found a huge oyster -- with an enormouse pearl inside! I was so excited about this extremely rare, precious pearl that I wrote a special feature about it in The Rodent's Gazette... -
Snail Crossing by Corey R. Tabor
12 ratingsA determined snail.A plump cabbage.A truly epic journey . . .In a book as cheerful and charming as Snail himself, Corey Tabor tells a winning tale of a slow but steady snail, whose determination and kindness bring him the best reward of all: friendship... -
The Fish Who Cried Wolf by Julia Donaldson
14 ratingsNow back in print from the award-winning team behind Room on the Broom -- a very fishy story about very fishy stories!The little fish Tiddler comes late to school every day, but always with an elaborate excuse that charms his classmates -- and annoys his teacher! One day, as he's thinking up his next story, a net sweeps him up and hauls him far away...Categorized as:
animals children friendship humor action-adventure anthropomorphism book children-books -
Mercy Watson: Something Wonky This Way Comes by Kate DiCamillo
14 ratingsSome may find it wonky to take a pig to the drive-in. But not the Watsons, who think the movie’s title, When Pigs Fly, is inspirational. And not their beloved Mercy, who is inspired by the scent of real butter from the theater’s Bottomless Buckets of popcorn... -
Lady Pancake & Sir French Toast by Josh Funk
14 ratings“A tale of ‘to-go’ food that is good for you! . . . Kearney's illustrations kick butter, with full command of the story's arc.. . . Teachers and students alike will delight in this food fight. Who will be the winner? Readers will be hungry to find out... -
-
It Fell from the Sky by Terry Fan, Eric Fan
14 ratingsFrom the creators of the critically acclaimed The Night Gardener and Ocean Meets Sky comes a whimsical and elegantly illustrated picture book about community, art, the importance of giving back—and the wonder that fell from the sky.It fell from the sky on a Thursday. None of the insects know where it came from, or what it is. Some say it’s an egg. Others, a gumdrop... -
Not a Stick by Antoinette Portis
16 ratingsA celebration of the power of imagination from the Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor Award-winning creator of Not a BoxExperience the thrill of the moment when pretend feels so real that it actually becomes real!Following the critically acclaimed Not a Box, this book proves that a stick is not always just a stick... -
Be Quiet! by Ryan T. Higgins
16 ratingsAll Rupert the mouse wants is to star in a beautiful, wordless picturebook. One that's visually stimulating! With scenic pictures! And style! He has plenty of ideas about what makes a great book, but his friends just WON'T. STOP. TALKING.Children and adults alike will chuckle at this comedic take on bookmaking from acclaimed author-illustrator Ryan T. Higgins... -
Bear Came Along by Richard T. Morris
16 ratingsA cheerful and action-packed adventure about the importance of friendship and community from a successful author and illustrator duo!Once there was a river flowing through a forest. The river didn't know it was capable of adventures until a big bear came along. But adventures aren't any fun by yourself, and so enters Froggy, Turtles, Beaver, Racoons, and Duck... -
How to Catch a Star by Oliver Jeffers
18 ratingsOnce there was a boy, and that boy loved stars very much. So much so that he decided to catch one of his very own. But how? Waiting for them to grow tired from being up in the sky all night doesn't work. Climbing to the top of the tallest tree? No, not tall enough. The boy has a rocket ship . . . but it is made of paper and doesn't fly well at all... -
George and Martha by James Marshall
18 ratingsTwo lovable hippos teach the meaning of friendship in five separate vignettes: "Split Pea Soup," "The Flying Machine," "The Tub," "The Mirror," "The Tooth... -
The Fantastic Flying Journey by Gerald Durrell
6 ratingsGerald Durrell, one of the world's leading naturalists, combines his knowledge of wildlife with adventure to produce a fascinating journey through the world of animals. Empowered with the gift of speaking to animals, three children travel the world learning about wildlife. Full-color illustrations... -
Winnie-the-Pooh and Some Bees by A.A. Milne
8 ratingsThree dimensional pictures illustrate the consequences of Winnie-the-Pooh's pursuit of honey in a beehive... -
Toy Dance Party by Emily Jenkins, Paul O. Zelinsky
10 ratingsHere is the second book in the highly acclaimed Toys Trilogy, which includes the companion books Toys Go Out and Toys Come Home.Lumphy, Stingray, and Plastic are back! And this time the lovable trio finds that their little girl has left for winter vacation and taken a box of dominoes, a stegosaurus puzzle, and two Barbie dolls—but not them... -
Tumble Bumble by Felicia Bond
10 ratingsWritten and illustrated by Felicia Bond, the illustrator of the bestselling If You Give... series, Tumble Bumble is a fun-filled tale of a tiny bug who goes for a walk and meets all kinds of creatures!When a tiny bug decides to go for a walk, anything can happen! He might meet a cat, a crocodile, a pig, or even a bee to dance and play with, and that means more friends for everyone... -
-
Help, I'm in Hot Lava! by Geronimo Stilton
10 ratingsGeronimo Stilton's ancient ancestor Geronimo Stiltonoot is back in another prehistoric adventure!Geronimo Stiltonoot and his family are off to find a cure for Grandma Ratrock's aches and pains. She's heard that a remedy hides in Cheesy-La, a legendary valley that Geronimo isn't even sure exists... -
Attaco Alla Statua D'oro! by Geronimo Stilton
10 ratingsEach Geronimo Stilton book is fast-paced, with lively full-color art and a unique format kids 7-10 will love.Rancid rat hairs, the cat pirates are coming to town! They're planning on stealing New Mouse City's Statue of Liberty and taking it back to Cat Island. They think it's completely made of gold! My friends and I are determined to protect our city's precious symbol... -
Toys Come Home: Being the Early Experiences of an Intelligent Stingray, a Brave Buffalo, and a Brand-New Someone Called Plastic by Emily Jenkins
10 ratings"A bit like the great movie Toy Story and a bit like the wonderful Kate DiCamillo book The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane. This is a great family book... -
You're Mine, Captain! by Geronimo Stilton
10 ratingsGeronimo Stilton meets outer space in this cosmically fun spin-off series!Meet Geronimo Stiltonix:He is a spacemouse -- the Geronimo Stilton of a parallel universe! He is captain of the spaceship MouseStar 1. While flying through the cosmos he visits distant planets and meets crazy aliens... -
George and Martha One Fine Day by James Marshall
10 ratingsFive new episodes in the friendship of two hippos: "The Tight Rope," "The Diary," "The Icky Story," "The Big Scare," "The Amusement Park... -
Claymates by Dev Petty, Lauren Eldridge
10 ratingsMeet the claymates: two balls of clay that can become anything—even best friends!What can you do with two blobs of clay? Create something amazing! But don't leave them alone for too long. Things might get a little crazy.In this photographic friendship adventure, the claymates squish, smash, and sculpt themselves into the funniest shapes imaginable...
Or - use our amazing romance book finder to get recommendations based on your favorite content tropes and themes. Mix and match at will.