Mel Fell by Corey R. Tabor

Books like Mel Fell

By Corey R. Tabor

For the kid who leaps off the couch without checking where they'll land, Mel Fell turns one bird's plunge into a page-turning dare. Breathless, buoyant, and physically playful — a book you turn upside down to read right.

I Am!: Affirmations for Resilience by Bela Barbosa

A board book walks young readers through ten common feelings, pairing each one with a simple body movement and a spoken affirmation like 'I Am Brave!' to help kids meet big emotions with confidence.

Louise, The Adventures of a Chicken by Kate DiCamillo

A restless chicken named Louise leaves the henhouse craving adventure, facing pirates on the high seas, a lion under the big top, and a mysterious stranger in a bustling bazaar.

Exclamation Mark by Amy Krouse Rosenthal

An exclamation point stands out among a page full of periods, bending and shrinking to try to fit in — until a question mark helps him discover exactly what he's for.

The Artist Who Painted a Blue Horse by Eric Carle

A young artist paints animals exactly as imagination sees them — a blue horse, a red crocodile, an orange elephant, a polka-dotted donkey — with growing joy and confidence.

Pete the Cat's Groovy Imagination: A Groovy Adventure About Pete the Cat Using His Imagination in a World of Creative Play by Kimberly Dean

A groovy cat's rainy day surfing plans get cancelled, but instead of getting sad, he turns a big box into a launchpad for his imagination.

It Looked Like Spilt Milk by Charles G. Shaw

A white shape drifts across page after page of blue sky, looking like a rabbit, a bird, an ice-cream cone, and more — until a final reveal answers what it really is.

First the Egg by Laura Vaccaro Seeger

A concept book traces everyday transformations — seed to flower, tadpole to frog, caterpillar to butterfly — using die-cut pages that let one shape magically become the next.

Ella Sarah Gets Dressed by Margaret Chodos-Irvine

A small girl with big fashion opinions insists on wearing her own wild, colorful outfit — polka dots, stripes, and all — despite everyone in her family telling her to dress differently.

After the Fall (How Humpty Dumpty Got Back Up Again) by Dan Santat

An egg named Humpty Dumpty loves nothing more than watching birds from high on the city wall — until a great fall leaves him terrified of heights, and he must find the courage to climb again.

Not a Box by Antoinette Portis

Not a Box

Antoinette Portis

Another by Christian Robinson

A girl and her cat find a portal to another world and meet another version of themselves — a wordless invitation to imagine what's on the other side.