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The Day I Swapped My Dad for Two Goldfish by Neil Gaiman

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In The Day I Swapped My Dad for Two Goldfish, did you enjoy ...

... the zany, witty humor and playful storytelling?

Fortunately, the Milk by Neil Gaiman

If you loved the mischievous, clever tone of The Day I Swapped My Dad for Two Goldfish, you'll delight in Fortunately, the Milk. When a father goes out to buy milk, he spins a tall tale full of dinosaurs, time-traveling pirates, and space aliens, all told with the same laugh-out-loud absurdity and wit that made the goldfish swap so memorable.

... the dry, understated comedic style?

I Want My Hat Back by Jon Klassen

If the deadpan humor and sly exchanges in The Day I Swapped My Dad for Two Goldfish made you laugh, I Want My Hat Back offers a similar treat. A bear searches for his missing hat, and the book’s delightful dialogue and visual gags create a perfectly dry, hilarious reading experience.

... the whimsical, minimalist world where everyday objects spark wild imagination?

Not a Box by Antoinette Portis

If you enjoyed how a simple goldfish trade in The Day I Swapped My Dad for Two Goldfish spirals into a fantastical sequence of swaps and adventures, you’ll love Not a Box. A rabbit transforms a cardboard box into anything imaginable—spaceships, mountains, and more—in a story that celebrates childlike creativity with minimal, expressive art.

... the subversive, playful take on familiar tropes and expectations?

The Paper Bag Princess by Robert Munsch

If you appreciated the way The Day I Swapped My Dad for Two Goldfish turns a simple idea into an unexpected adventure, The Paper Bag Princess flips the classic princess story on its head. Elizabeth outsmarts the dragon and rescues herself, all with a wry sense of humor and an ending as surprising as it is satisfying.

... the inventive, surreal situations that capture a child’s point of view?

The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend by Dan Santat

If you were charmed by the offbeat, slightly surreal adventures in The Day I Swapped My Dad for Two Goldfish, you’ll enjoy The Adventures of Beekle. Beekle, an imaginary friend, sets out to find his own real friend, journeying through whimsical, dreamlike scenes that echo the imaginative leaps and logic of childhood.

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