Books About Unexpected Visitors

The Best Unexpected Visitors Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about unexpected visitors? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

The Shortlist

Our 2 Favorite Books About Unexpected Visitors

Bears Don't Eat Egg Sandwiches
Sale price
$1697
Picture Book · Ages 4–9 · 2019

Bears Don't Eat Egg Sandwiches

By Julie Fulton, Rachel Suzanne (Illustrator)

A hungry bear visits Jack. What do bears eat?

32 pages· 385 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
3.9 Goodreads · 181 ratings
$17.99Save 6%
Hardcover
Summary: Jack's lunch is interrupted by a hungry bear who refuses egg sandwiches. As Jack scrambles to find the bear's true craving, he lands himself in a sticky situation. Can he escape?
The Slightly Annoying Elephant
Sale price
$1248
Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2013

The Slightly Annoying Elephant

By David Walliams, Tony Ross (Illustrator)

An uninvited elephant causes chaos and hilarity. Can order be restored?

32 pages· 680 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
3.8 Goodreads · 1,008 ratings
$12.99Save 4%
Paperback
Summary: When a big, blue, and bossy elephant shows up uninvited, chaos ensues. This slightly annoying guest turns a quiet day into a whirlwind of unexpected events. Will the household ever return to normal, or will the elephant's antics leave a lasting impression? Discover the humor and heart in this delightful tale of unexpected visitors and the chaos they bring.
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