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Read Alikes: Elephant and Piggie

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Elephant and Piggie star in an excellent easy reader series that you have probably read. It's so popular, in fact, that it's now getting its own TV adaptation. But once your child has read through the series, it can be hard to know where to turn next. Do you want something easy to read but entertaining enough to keep your kids engaged? A strong and humorous friendship tale? Try one of these books out today!

By Salina Yoon
New York : Bloomsbury Children's Books, 2026. Easy Reader.

Kat and Mouse have different ideas about what would make for a good sleepover. Kat wants to dance while Mouse wants to read. Will they be able to agree on an idea? For Elephant and Piggie fans who appreciate the simple drawings on a plain white background, this book is a great choice.

Dog Gets a Pet
By Jeff Mack
New York, New York : Simon Spotlight, 2024. Easy Reader.

Pony has a surprise for his friend dog—a pet rock. Dog would have rather had an amazing animal—like a moose, or a cow, or even a T-Rex—but eventually grows to love his pet rock. If you like the tongue-in-cheek humor of Elephant and Piggie, this book is perfect for you!

The Monster and Puppet Show
By Kate Micucci
New York : Union Square Kids, 2026. Easy Reader.

Monster and Puppet want to put on a show. The only problem is that no matter what Monster does, Puppet wants him to do more and more! Did you know that there is an Elephant and Piggie Love Reading Series? These books are a great way to find read alikes for the Elephant and Piggie books. 

Nat the Cat Sets a Trap
By Jarrett Lerner
New York : Simon Spotlight, 2026. Easy Reader.

Nat the Cat is setting a funny trap for Pat the Rat, he is putting a present inside a stinky sock. The Nat the Cat books are both very funny and very easy to read—a difficult combination for authors to master. Kids will love the grouchy cat paired with his annoying (to him) sidekick.

Really Bird, Really Good Beach Party
By Harriet Ziefert
Brooklyn, NY : Red Comet Press, 2025. Easy Reader.

In this book, Really Bird is planning a beach party. There are lots of things to do to make the event a success though. Games, food, invitations, and more must all be organized. Will the friends be able to put the party together without a hitch? Like Elephant and Piggie, this book is formed entirely of characters speaking with speech bubbles in simple sentences. And like many of the Elephant and Piggie books, success depends on the friends coming together to work towards a common goal.
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