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Shrek! by William Steig reads as playful, whimsical. These 12 books share its genome — matched by how they actually read, not just their shelf label.
Alligators all around
Maurice Sendak · 1962
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The pigeon wants a puppy!
Mo Willems · 2008
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Runny Babbit
Shel Silverstein · 2005
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Kay Thompson's Eloise
Kay Thompson · 1969
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A Hole Is to Dig
Ruth Krauss · 1952
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Bad Day at Riverbend
Chris Van Allsburg · 1995
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No, David!
David Shannon · 1998
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Frog and Toad Are Friends
Arnold Lobel · 1920
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All Join in
Quentin Blake · 1990
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Black and White
David Macaulay · 1990
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Tuesday
David Wiesner · 1987
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Mother Mother I feel sick, send for the doctor, quick quick quick
Remy Charlip · 1966
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