Read-alikes and related books

Books like The One and Only Bob

Explore 24 books like The One and Only Bob by Katherine Applegate — a handpicked selection united by Elephants, Zoos, Apes, Monkeys, etc, and Stories in Verse.

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Top related books to The One and Only Bob

Each title here shares meaningful common ground with The One and Only Bob — in theme, mood, or literary style.

Ivan and Friends 2-Book Collection The One and Only Ivan and the One and Only Bob

Katherine Applegate

Themes: Elephants • Zoos • Apes, Monkeys, etc

Harriet Tells the Truth

Elana K. Arnold

Themes: Stories in Verse • Emotions & Feelings • Siblings

The One and Only Ivan: It’s Showtime!

Colin Hosten

Themes: Elephants • Zoos • Apes, Monkeys, etc

Just Like You

Sarah J. Dodd

Themes: Zoos • Stories in Verse • Emotions & Feelings

My First Curious George

H. A. Rey

Themes: Zoos • Apes, Monkeys, etc • Friendship

Little Dog, Lost

Marion Dane Bauer

Themes: Stories in Verse • Emotions & Feelings • Dogs

What Will I Do with My Love Today?

Kristin Chenoweth

Themes: Stories in Verse • Emotions & Feelings • Dogs

No Matter the Distance

Cindy Baldwin

Themes: Stories in Verse • Emotions & Feelings • Siblings

All about Sam

Lois Lowry

Themes: Stories in Verse • Emotions & Feelings • Siblings

#10

Bradford Street Buddies: Backyard Camp-Out

Jerdine Nolen

Themes: Elephants • Siblings • Dogs

#11

My Father’s Words

Patricia MacLachlan

Themes: Emotions & Feelings • Siblings • Dogs

#12

Just Grace and the Double Surprise

Charise Mericle Harper

Themes: Emotions & Feelings • Siblings • Dogs

#13

Lots of Love Little One Forever and Always

Sandra Magsamen

Themes: Elephants • Stories in Verse • Emotions & Feelings

#14

Love You, Little Peanut

Annette Bourland

Themes: Elephants • Stories in Verse • Emotions & Feelings

#15

Harvey’s Hideout

Russell Hoban

Themes: Emotions & Feelings • Siblings • Friendship

#16

Mirror to Mirror

Rajani LaRocca

Themes: Stories in Verse • Emotions & Feelings • Siblings

#17

Pretzel Board Book

Margret Rey

Themes: Emotions & Feelings • Dogs • Friendship

#18

A Secret Shared

Patricia MacLachlan

Themes: Stories in Verse • Emotions & Feelings • Siblings

#19

Max and Moonbean

Rob Scotton

Themes: Zoos • Stories in Verse • Dogs

#20

Red, White, and Whole A Newbery Honor Award Winner

Rajani LaRocca

Themes: Stories in Verse • Emotions & Feelings • Art

#21

Odd Dog Out

Rob Biddulph

Themes: Stories in Verse • Emotions & Feelings • Dogs

#22

Don’t Worry, Murray

David Ezra Stein

Themes: Stories in Verse • Emotions & Feelings • Dogs

#23

My First Curious George 3-Book Box Set My First Curious George, Curious George: My First Bike, Curious George: My First Kite

H. A. Rey

Themes: Zoos • Apes, Monkeys, etc • Friendship

#24

Chilla Gorilla & Lanky Lemur Journey to the Heart

Kimberly Snyder

Themes: Apes, Monkeys, etc • Emotions & Feelings • Friendship

This list brings together 24 books that share meaningful common ground with The One and Only Bob by Katherine Applegate. Connected by Elephants, Zoos, Apes, Monkeys, etc. Authors featured include Katherine Applegate, Elana K. Arnold, Colin Hosten, Sarah J. Dodd, and others. Each pick was selected for thematic and literary overlap — not just genre similarity.