13 best-selling realistic fiction books like Abdul's Story by Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow

Cover of Abdul's Story by Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow

Abdul's Story

By: Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow

4.41

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

A 2022 New York Public Library Best Book for Kids! A little boy who loves storytelling but strug…

If you liked the realistic fiction plot in Abdul's Story by Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow , here is a list of 13 books like this:

Cover of Big by Vashti Harrison

1. Big

By: Vashti Harrison

4.66

Format: 60 pages, Kindle Edition

This deeply moving story shares valuable lessons about fitting in, standing out, and the beauty of … read more

Similar categories in Vashti Harrison's Big book and Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow's Abdul's Story

  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • african american
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2. Berry Song

By: Michaela Goade

4.43

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Caldecott Medalist Michaela Goade's first self-authored picture book is a celebration of the land s… read more

Similar categories in Michaela Goade's Berry Song book and Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow's Abdul's Story

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of Creepy Crayon! by Aaron Reynolds

3. Creepy Crayon!

By: Aaron Reynolds

4.32

Format: 42 pages, Hardcover

A #1 New York Times bestseller! From the team behind the New York Times bestselling Creepy Carro… read more

Similar categories in Aaron Reynolds's Creepy Crayon! book and Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow's Abdul's Story

  • fiction
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • school
Cover of Chester Van Chime Who Forgot How to Rhyme by Avery Monsen

4. Chester Van Chime Who Forgot How to Rhyme

By: Avery Monsen

4.40

Format: None pages, Unknown Binding

"Chester tries his best to recover his rhyming talent when he suddenly loses the ability that once … read more

Similar categories in Avery Monsen's Chester Van Chime Who Forgot How to Rhyme book and Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow's Abdul's Story

  • fiction
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • school
Cover of Every Dog in the Neighborhood by Philip C. Stead

5. Every Dog in the Neighborhood

By: Philip C. Stead

4.36

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Louis and his eccentric Grandma set out to count every dog in the neighborhood when they find out a… read more

Similar categories in Philip C. Stead's Every Dog in the Neighborhood book and Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow's Abdul's Story

  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of I'm Not Scared, You're Scared! by Seth Meyers

6. I'm Not Scared, You're Scared!

By: Seth Meyers

4.04

Format: 40 pages, Unknown Binding

When you're a bear who is easily scared, it's hard to have friends. Fortunately, Bear has one: Rabb… read more

Similar categories in Seth Meyers's I'm Not Scared, You're Scared! book and Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow's Abdul's Story

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of We Don't Lose Our Class Goldfish (Penelope Rex, #3) by Ryan T.  Higgins

7. We Don't Lose Our Class Goldfish (Penelope Rex, #3)

By: Ryan T. Higgins

4.30

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

Penelope Rex faces her biggest (and fishiest) fear in this companion to the #1 New York Times best-… read more

Similar categories in Ryan T. Higgins's We Don't Lose Our Class Goldfish (Penelope Rex, #3) book and Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow's Abdul's Story

  • fiction
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • school
Cover of I'm a Unicorn by Helen Yoon

8. I'm a Unicorn

By: Helen Yoon

4.16

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

What happens when a one-horned calf with impeccable logic is convinced they’re a unicorn? Helen Yoo… read more

Similar categories in Helen Yoon's I'm a Unicorn book and Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow's Abdul's Story

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of The World Belonged to Us by Jacqueline Woodson

9. The World Belonged to Us

By: Jacqueline Woodson

4.47

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Two children's book superstars join forces to celebrate the joy and freedom of summer in the city, … read more

Similar categories in Jacqueline Woodson's The World Belonged to Us book and Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow's Abdul's Story

  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • african american
Cover of Friends Are Friends, Forever by Dane  Liu

10. Friends Are Friends, Forever

By: Dane Liu

4.28

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

A picture book based on the author's own immigration story, the infinite impact of friendship, and … read more

Similar categories in Dane Liu's Friends Are Friends, Forever book and Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow's Abdul's Story

  • childrens
  • school
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • fiction
Cover of In Every Life by Marla Frazee

11. In Every Life

By: Marla Frazee

4.28

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

A simple and profound meditation on the many wonders of life from two-time Caldecott Honor recipien… read more

Similar categories in Marla Frazee's In Every Life book and Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow's Abdul's Story

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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12. A Walk in the Words

By: Hudson Talbott

4.33

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

When Hudson Talbott was a little boy, he loved drawing, and it came naturally to him. But reading? … read more

Similar categories in Hudson Talbott's A Walk in the Words book and Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow's Abdul's Story

  • childrens
  • school
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • writing
  • disability
Cover of Powwow Day by Traci Sorell

13. Powwow Day

By: Traci Sorell

4.28

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Eight-year-old River is recovering from illness and can't dance at the powwow this year. Will she e… read more

Similar categories in Traci Sorell's Powwow Day book and Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow's Abdul's Story

  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of Abdul's Story by Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow

14. Abdul's Story

By: Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow

4.41

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

A 2022 New York Public Library Best Book for Kids! A little boy who loves storytelling but strug… read more

Similar categories in Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow's Abdul's Story book and Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow's Abdul's Story

  • growth mindset
  • childrens
  • school
  • muslims
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • writing
  • african american
  • disability
Cover of Because Claudette by Tracey Baptiste

15. Because Claudette

By: Tracey Baptiste

4.19

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

From NYT bestselling author Tracey Baptiste comes a singular picture book that is both a biography … read more

Similar categories in Tracey Baptiste's Because Claudette book and Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow's Abdul's Story

  • african american
  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of Gibberish by Young Vo

16. Gibberish

By: Young Vo

4.40

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

It's Dat's first day of school in a new country! Dat and his Mah made a long journey to get here, a… read more

Similar categories in Young Vo's Gibberish book and Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow's Abdul's Story

  • childrens
  • school
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • fiction
Cover of How Dinosaurs Went Extinct: A Safety Guide by Ame Dyckman

17. How Dinosaurs Went Extinct: A Safety Guide

By: Ame Dyckman

3.87

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

From author Ame Dyckman and illustrator Jenn Harney comes a faux-cautionary tale featuring dad joke… read more

Similar categories in Ame Dyckman's How Dinosaurs Went Extinct: A Safety Guide book and Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow's Abdul's Story

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of Listen: How Evelyn Glennie, a Deaf Girl, Changed Percussion by Shannon Stocker

18. Listen: How Evelyn Glennie, a Deaf Girl, Changed Percussion

By: Shannon Stocker

4.50

Format: 40 pages, Paperback

This picture book tells the true story of world-famous deaf percussionist Dame Evelyn Glennie. T… read more

Similar categories in Shannon Stocker's Listen: How Evelyn Glennie, a Deaf Girl, Changed Percussion book and Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow's Abdul's Story

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • disability
Cover of Agatha May and the Anglerfish by Nora Morrison

19. Agatha May and the Anglerfish

By: Nora Morrison

4.13

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

A funny, fish-filled story about the joys of learning, and the rewards that come with staying true … read more

Similar categories in Nora Morrison's Agatha May and the Anglerfish book and Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow's Abdul's Story

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • school
Cover of Nigel and the Moon by Antwan Eady

20. Nigel and the Moon

By: Antwan Eady

4.31

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

From debut author Antwan Eady and artist Gracey Zhang comes a glowing tale about the young dreaming… read more

Similar categories in Antwan Eady's Nigel and the Moon book and Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow's Abdul's Story

  • childrens
  • school
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • african american
Cover of Beneath by Cori Doerrfeld

21. Beneath

By: Cori Doerrfeld

4.42

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

In this stunning story from New York Times bestselling creator Cori Doerrfeld, a child and their gr… read more

Similar categories in Cori Doerrfeld's Beneath book and Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow's Abdul's Story

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of Blue: A History of the Color as Deep as the Sea and as Wide as the Sky by Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond

22. Blue: A History of the Color as Deep as the Sea and as Wide as the Sky

By: Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond

4.42

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Discover a world of creativity and tradition in this fascinating picture book that explores the his… read more

Similar categories in Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond's Blue: A History of the Color as Deep as the Sea and as Wide as the Sky book and Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow's Abdul's Story

  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of The Blur by Minh Lê

23. The Blur

By: Minh Lê

4.31

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Meet a child with superhero-like abilities . . . and the parents who are racing to keep up with her… read more

Similar categories in Minh Lê's The Blur book and Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow's Abdul's Story

  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of Finally Seen (Finally Seen #1) by Kelly Yang

24. Finally Seen (Finally Seen #1)

By: Kelly Yang

4.46

Format: 304 pages, Hardcover

From the New York Times bestselling author of Front Desk comes a “involving, realistic” ( Booklist … read more

Similar categories in Kelly Yang's Finally Seen (Finally Seen #1) book and Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow's Abdul's Story

  • fiction
  • realistic fiction
  • childrens
  • school
Cover of This Is a School by John Schu

25. This Is a School

By: John Schu

4.15

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

A moving celebration of school and all it may signify: work and play, creativity and trust, and a s… read more

Similar categories in John Schu's This Is a School book and Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow's Abdul's Story

  • fiction
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • school
Cover of The Mess That We Made by Michelle   Lord

26. The Mess That We Made

By: Michelle Lord

4.37

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

The Mess That We Made explores the environmental impact of trash and plastic on the ocean and marin… read more

Similar categories in Michelle Lord's The Mess That We Made book and Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow's Abdul's Story

  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of Jovita Wore Pants by Aida Salazar

27. Jovita Wore Pants

By: Aida Salazar

4.20

Format: None pages, Hardcover

Scholastic/Levine has acquired Aida Salazar's debut picture book, Jovita Wore Pants, the story of J… read more

Similar categories in Aida Salazar's Jovita Wore Pants book and Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow's Abdul's Story

  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of My Powerful Hair: A Picture Book by Carole Lindstrom

28. My Powerful Hair: A Picture Book

By: Carole Lindstrom

4.57

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

From the award-winning and bestselling author of We Are Water Protectors comes an empowering pictur… read more

Similar categories in Carole Lindstrom's My Powerful Hair: A Picture Book book and Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow's Abdul's Story

  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of Poopsie Gets Lost by Hannah E Harrison

29. Poopsie Gets Lost

By: Hannah E Harrison

4.18

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

A fluffy, nap-loving cat goes on the (fur-raising!) outing of a lifetime in this funny and gorgeous… read more

Similar categories in Hannah E Harrison's Poopsie Gets Lost book and Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow's Abdul's Story

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of More Than Peach by Bellen Woodard

30. More Than Peach

By: Bellen Woodard

4.28

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Penned by the very first Crayon Activist, Bellen Woodard, this picture book will tug at readers' he… read more

Similar categories in Bellen Woodard's More Than Peach book and Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow's Abdul's Story

  • african american
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • school
Cover of My Parents Won't Stop Talking! by Tillie Walden

31. My Parents Won't Stop Talking!

By: Tillie Walden

3.93

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

A child's plans are ruined when her parents have the gall to stop to talk to the neighbors in My Pa… read more

Similar categories in Tillie Walden's My Parents Won't Stop Talking! book and Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow's Abdul's Story

  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction

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4.66

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Berry Song

Michaela Goade

4.43

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Creepy Crayon!

Aaron Reynolds

4.32

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Chester Van Chime Who Forgot How to Rhyme

Avery Monsen

4.40

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Julie Leung

4.38

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