My Friend Rabbit by Eric Rohmann

Books like My Friend Rabbit

By Eric Rohmann

For the kid whose best friend always means well but somehow leaves a mess in their wake, this one gets the whole complicated, hilarious loyalty of it exactly right. Chaotic, funny, and warmhearted, with a slapstick energy that builds page by page.

A Couple of Boys Have the Best Week Ever by Marla Frazee

Two best friends spend a week of summer vacation at Eamon's grandparents' house, supposedly for Nature Camp — but waffles, video games, and staying inside turn out far more interesting than nature ever was.

Chester's Way by Kevin Henkes

A mouse named Chester has one way of doing everything, and his best friend Wilson happily matches him move for move — until a bold new neighbor named Lilly moves in with her own way of doing things entirely.

Arthur's Birthday by Marc Brown

An aardvark's excitement over his birthday party invitations turns into a crisis when he discovers his classmate Muffy scheduled her party the same day, splitting all their friends down the middle.

Mr. Putter & Tabby Drop the Ball by Cynthia Rylant

An older man and his cat nap far too much, so they join a baseball team with their neighbor and her rowdy dog — but creaky knees and canine chaos threaten every play.

George and Martha Rise and Shine by James Marshall

Five short stories follow two hippo best friends through everyday mishaps and mix-ups, including one memorable picnic where George drags along Martha's bed instead of letting her sleep in.

Knuffle Bunny Too: A Case of Mistaken Identity by Mo Willems

A girl brings her one-of-a-kind Knuffle Bunny to school, only to discover another girl has the exact same one — and after a mix-up leaves her with the wrong bunny, her daddy comes to the rescue with a midnight swap.

My Friend is Sad (An Elephant and Piggie Book) by Mo Willems

A worried elephant is down in the dumps, so his best friend pig dresses up as a cowboy, a clown, and even a robot — but none of it seems to be the right kind of cheering up.

Ira Sleeps Over by Bernard Waber

A little boy is thrilled about his first sleepover next door until his sister plants a worry: what if his friend laughs at his teddy bear, and what if he can't sleep without it?

Grumpy Bird by Jeremy Tankard

A bird wakes up too grumpy to fly, eat, or play, so he stomps off on a walk instead — and one by one, Sheep, Rabbit, Raccoon, Beaver, and Fox tag along.

Mr. Putter & Tabby Spin the Yarn by Cynthia Rylant

When Mrs. Teaberry starts a knitting club, Mr. Putter offers to serve tea — but his cat Tabby and her dog Zeke can't resist the yarn, and Mrs. Fitzwater's sweater ends up in a total tangle.

Officer Buckle and Gloria by Peggy Rathmann

A safety-obsessed police officer gives boring speeches no one hears, until a new police dog named Gloria starts secretly acting out his tips behind his back and becomes the star of the show.

Flora and the Flamingo by Molly Idle

A girl in a swimsuit and flippers copies a graceful flamingo's every move, and through twists, turns, and one big flop, the two find their way to a dance in perfect harmony.