Whimsical and charming picture books, from Multcolib My Librarian ErikaLike this list

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• Sato the Rabbit

  Ainoya, Yuki,

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  After becoming a rabbit, Haneru Sato gathers stars at an observatory, sails the sea in a watermelon, tastes the emotions captured in different colors of ice, and more. Surreal and imaginative.

• Looking for a Jumbie

  Baptiste, Tracey,

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  Naya is sure that jumbies are real. Some have big mouths. Or thick fur. Or glowing skin. Or sharp teeth. Kind of like her new friends.

• The Tea Party in the Woods

  Miyakoshi, Akiko, 1982-

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  As Kikko goes through the woods to bring a pie to her grandmother, she happens upon a home full of animals and joins their tea party.

• Berry Song

  Goade, Michaela,

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  As a young Tlingit girl collects wild berries over the seasons, she sings with her Grandmother as she learns to speak to the land and listen when the land speaks back.

• Pokko and the Drum

  Forsythe, Matthew, 1976-

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  When Pokko plays her drum in the forest she suddenly finds herself surrounded by an entire band of animal musicians.

• The Little Wooden Robot and the Log Princess

  Gauld, Tom,

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  Whimsical and gentle adventure with kindness at its heart, and a touch of humor.

• Little Fox in the Forest

  Graegin, Stephanie,

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  A wordless picture book in which two friends follow a young fox deep into the woods and discover a wondrous and magical world.

• Mr. Tiger Goes Wild

  Brown, Peter, 1979-

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  Bored with city life and the proper behavior it requires, Mr. Tiger has a wild idea that leads him to discover his true nature.

• Clever Little Witch

  Van, Muon,

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  Little Linh, the cleverest witch on Mãi Mãi Island, has everything she needs plus an impossible little brother, Baby Phu, and she will do anything to get rid of him.

• Kuma-Kuma Chan's Home

  Takahashi, Kazue, 1971-

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  The narrator imagines how his friend--a bear named Kuma-Kuma Chan--fills his solitary days with chores and seasonal activities.

• Dandelion's Dream

  Tanaka, Yoko (Artist),

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  In a meadow filled with dandelion buds just about to flower, one dandelion blooms into a real lion! And then sets out to see the world.

• Margaret's Unicorn

  Smith, Briony May,

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  One evening, Margaret spots a mist over the water. No, that's not mist ... clouds maybe? No, they're unicorns descending onto the shore.

• Du Iz Tak?

  Ellis, Carson, 1975-

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  Puzzle out the meaning of the invented language spoken by the insects in this fabulous and original picture book by a Portland author.

• We All Play

  Kimêtawânaw

  Flett, Julie,

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  A marvelous celebration of the interconnectedness of all creatures that includes some Cree phrases. More playful than whimisical, full of joy, featuring real animals of North America.

• When the Sky Is Like Lace

  Horwitz, Elinor Lander

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  Describes the strange and splendid things that can happen on a bimulous night when the sky is like lace. An older book that is still mysterious and full of wonder.

• In a Jar

  Marcero, Deborah,

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  When Llewellyn, a little rabbit who collects ordinary things in jars, meets a young girl named Evelyn, he joins with her to capture the extraordinary.

• Bear and Wolf

  Salmieri, Daniel, 1983-

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  Bear and Wolf become unlikely companions one winter's evening when they discover each other out walking in the falling snow

• Not Quite Narwhal

  Sima, Jessie,

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  Born deep in the ocean, Kelp is not like the other narwhals and one day, when he spies a creature on land that looks like him, he learns why.

• The Little Guys

  Brosgol, Vera,

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  As the Little Guys head off to find breakfast, they can conquer anything through teamwork - cross deep waters, dig through obstacles, and climb the tallest trees. By a Portland author.

• Children of the Forest

  Beskow, Elsa, 1874-1953,

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  The children of the forest live in the roots of an old pine tree and enjoy adventures throughout each season. A classic tale from Sweden's Beatrix Potter.