Discover books similar to "Anatole" series

Kate DiCamillo

The Tale of Despereaux

This Newbery Medal-winning novel tells the story of Despereaux Tilling, a small mouse of unusual talent, who falls in love with a human princess. The book is known for its beautiful prose, engaging characters, and exploration of themes such as bravery, love, and the power of storytelling. Like Anatole, The Tale of Despereaux features a small, intelligent animal who navigates a human world and forms unexpected friendships.

George Selden

The Cricket in Times Square

This classic children's novel tells the story of a country cricket who finds himself in the bustling city of New York. With the help of his new friends, a cat and a mouse, he learns to adjust to city life and even becomes a local celebrity. The book is known for its charming characters, engaging plot, and exploration of themes such as friendship, home, and belonging. Like Anatole, The Cricket in Times Square features a small animal who navigates a human world and forms unexpected friendships.

E.B. White

Charlotte's Web

This beloved children's novel tells the story of a pig named Wilbur and his friendship with a spider named Charlotte. The book is known for its beautiful prose, engaging characters, and exploration of themes such as friendship, loyalty, and the passage of time. Like Anatole, Charlotte's Web features a small animal who forms an unlikely friendship with a human and learns about the power of community and kindness.

Robert C. O'Brien

Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH

This Newbery Medal-winning novel tells the story of a widowed mouse who seeks the help of a group of intelligent rats to save her home from destruction. The book is known for its engaging plot, complex characters, and exploration of themes such as intelligence, power, and the importance of community. Like Anatole, Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH features small animals who are intelligent and resourceful, and who form unexpected alliances in order to survive.

Brian Jacques

Redwall

This epic fantasy novel tells the story of a group of mice, badgers, and other woodland creatures who band together to defend their home from an army of rats. The book is known for its rich world-building, engaging characters, and exploration of themes such as bravery, loyalty, and the power of community. Like Anatole, Redwall features small animals who are intelligent and resourceful, and who form unexpected alliances in order to survive.

Margery Sharp

The Rescuers

This classic children's novel tells the story of a group of mice who rescue animals in distress. The book is known for its engaging plot, charming characters, and exploration of themes such as bravery, loyalty, and the power of community. Like Anatole, The Rescuers features small animals who are intelligent and resourceful, and who form unexpected alliances in order to help others.

Kenneth Grahame

The Wind in the Willows

This classic children's novel tells the story of a group of animal friends who embark on a series of adventures together. The book is known for its beautiful prose, engaging characters, and exploration of themes such as friendship, home, and the passage of time. Like Anatole, The Wind in the Willows features small animals who are intelligent and resourceful, and who form unexpected alliances in order to help others.

Beverly Cleary

The Mouse and the Motorcycle

This classic children's novel tells the story of a mouse who befriends a young boy and embarks on a series of adventures with him. The book is known for its engaging plot, charming characters, and exploration of themes such as friendship, adventure, and the power of imagination. Like Anatole, The Mouse and the Motorcycle features a small animal who forms an unlikely friendship with a human and learns about the power of community and kindness.

E.B. White

Stuart Little

This beloved children's novel tells the story of a small mouse named Stuart who is born into a human family. The book is known for its beautiful prose, engaging characters, and exploration of themes such as identity, belonging, and the power of community. Like Anatole, Stuart Little features a small animal who navigates a human world and forms unexpected friendships.

Avi

Poppy

This Newbery Honor-winning novel tells the story of a young mouse who sets out on a dangerous journey to save her family. The book is known for its engaging plot, complex characters, and exploration of themes such as bravery, loyalty, and the importance of community. Like Anatole, Poppy features small animals who are intelligent and resourceful, and who form unexpected alliances in order to survive.