If you loved how Flora and Ulysses both change and grow—Flora learning to open her heart and Ulysses discovering his own heroism—you’ll be swept up by The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane. Here, a vain porcelain rabbit embarks on an extraordinary adventure, and with each new owner and challenge, he learns compassion and love. Edward’s journey is as touching and transformative as Flora’s, leaving you with hope and a tear—or two.

If Ulysses’ poetic musings and the book’s playful, offbeat humor made you smile, you’ll adore The One and Only Ivan. Ivan the gorilla narrates with dry wit and gentle optimism, surrounded by a cast of endearing animal friends. The blend of laugh-out-loud lines and tender moments will feel wonderfully familiar.

If what you cherished most in Flora & Ulysses was its warmth and the way it balanced heartache with hope, Because of Winn-Dixie will win you over. Opal’s journey to make friends and heal after loss, all with the help of a lovable dog, is filled with the same spirit of optimism and gentle humor that made Flora’s adventures so memorable.

If Flora’s unique, matter-of-fact view of the world and her voice drew you in, you’ll love Zoe from A Crooked Kind of Perfect. Zoe’s earnest, slightly offbeat narration—full of lists and honest observations—makes her journey through family, friendship, and piano lessons both heartfelt and laugh-out-loud funny.

If Ulysses’ super-squirrel powers and the magical feel of the ordinary delighted you, Pie will charm you too. When Alice inherits her aunt’s famous pie crust recipe (and a mystery!), she finds that a little bit of magic—and a lot of heart—can be hidden in the most unexpected places. The story’s light, whimsical take on magic in real life is sure to make you smile.