Nicky & Vera: A Quiet Hero of the Holocaust and the Children He Rescued
By: Peter Sís
4.48
Format: 64 pages, Hardcover
In 1938, twenty-nine-year-old Nicholas Winton saved the lives of almost 700 children trapped in Naz…
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1. Negative Cat
By: Sophie Blackall
4.11
Format: 32 pages, Hardcover
Two-time Caldecott winner Sophie Blackall spins a winning tale about Max, a feline whose behavior d… read more
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- picture books
- childrens
2. 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
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- picture books
- childrens
3. Hot Dog
By: Doug Salati
4.29
Format: 40 pages, Hardcover
From a critically acclaimed creator comes this summery picture book featuring an overheated--and ov… read more
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- picture books
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4. Watercress
By: Andrea Wang
4.53
Format: 32 pages, Hardcover
Gathering watercress by the side of the road brings a girl closer to her family's Chinese Heritage.… read more
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- picture books
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5. Someone Builds the Dream
By: Lisa Wheeler
4.37
Format: 48 pages, Hardcover
Buildings, bridges, and books don't exist without the laborers who are often invisible in the final… read more
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- nonfiction
- picture books
- childrens
6. The Year We Learned to Fly
By: Jacqueline Woodson
4.39
Format: 32 pages, Hardcover
Jacqueline Woodson and Rafael López’s highly anticipated companion to their #1 New York Times bests… read more
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- picture books
- childrens
7. The Secret Lives of Booksellers and Librarians: True Stories of the Magic of Reading
By: James Patterson
3.92
Format: 335 pages, Hardcover
Booksellers and librarians are superheroes, saving lives every single day. Here are their amazing, … read more
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- history
- biography
- nonfiction
"Different books speak to us at different times."-James Patterson, The Secret Lives of Booksellers and Librarians: True Stories of the Magic of Reading
8. There Was a Party for Langston
By: Jason Reynolds
4.48
Format: 56 pages, ebook
New York Times bestselling and award-winning author Jason Reynolds’s debut picture book is a snappy… read more
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- history
- biography
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- historical
- picture books
- nonfiction
9. It Fell from the Sky
By: Terry Fan
4.20
Format: 48 pages, Hardcover
A picture book about community, art, the importance of giving back—and the wonder that fell from th… read more
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- picture books
- childrens
10. Mel Fell
By: Corey R. Tabor
4.47
Format: 40 pages, Hardcover
A tale about self-confidence and taking a leap of faith, starring a kingfisher. Sometimes, you m… read more
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- picture books
- childrens
11. An American Story (Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award Winner)
By: Kwame Alexander
4.63
Format: 56 pages, Hardcover
#1 New York Times Bestselling and award-winning author of The Undefeated , Kwame Alexander, pens … read more
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- history
- childrens
- historical
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- nonfiction
12. Unspeakable: The Tulsa Race Massacre
By: Carole Boston Weatherford
4.48
Format: 32 pages, Hardcover
A look at the Tulsa Race Massacre, one of the worst incidents of racial violence in US history. The… read more
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- history
- childrens
- historical
- picture books
- nonfiction
13. 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
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- picture books
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14. Nicky & Vera: A Quiet Hero of the Holocaust and the Children He Rescued
By: Peter Sís
4.48
Format: 64 pages, Hardcover
In 1938, twenty-nine-year-old Nicholas Winton saved the lives of almost 700 children trapped in Naz… read more
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- history
- biography
- childrens
- jewish
- historical
- picture books
- war
- world war ii
- nonfiction
- holocaust
15. 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
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- picture books
- childrens
16. Wonder Walkers
By: Micha Archer
4.19
Format: 32 pages, Hardcover
Micha Archer's detailed collages give readers an outlook on the splendors of nature. When two cu… read more
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- picture books
- childrens
"Is rain the day's tears? Is the moon the world's night light? I wonder. Me too."-Micha Archer, Wonder Walkers
17. Nina: A Story of Nina Simone
By: Traci N. Todd
4.50
Format: 56 pages, Hardcover
This picture book biography tells the story of little Eunice who grew up to become the acclaimed si… read more
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- history
- biography
- childrens
- historical
- picture books
- nonfiction
18. Have You Ever Seen a Flower?
By: Shawn Harris
3.87
Format: 48 pages, Hardcover
One child experiences a flower with all five senses—from its color to its fragrance to the entire u… read more
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- picture books
- childrens
19. The One Thing You'd Save
By: Linda Sue Park
3.94
Format: 72 pages, Hardcover
If your house were on fire, what one thing would you save? Newbery Medalist Linda Sue Park explores… read more
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- picture books
- childrens
"Ages ago my gran knitted a sweater for my dad. He wore it and wore it and wore it right out. Then my other gran, who lives with us, unraveled it and knitted a new sweater for me. So I'd save that swe…"-Linda Sue Park, The One Thing You'd Save
20. I Don't Want to Read This Book
By: Max Greenfield
3.94
Format: 40 pages, Hardcover
From actor Max Greenfield (fan-favorite "Schmidt" from television's New Girl) comes a hilarious pic… read more
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- picture books
- childrens
21. The Length of a String
By: Elissa Brent Weissman
4.37
Format: 384 pages, Hardcover
Imani is adopted, and she's ready to search for her birthparents. But when she discovers the diary … read more
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- historical
- holocaust
- jewish
"I was looking up my name,"-Elissa Brent Weissman, The Length of a String
22. Wishes
By: Mượn Thị Văn
4.50
Format: 34 pages, Hardcover
A reflection on immigration, family, and home.Wishes tells the honest story about one Vietnamese fa… read more
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- childrens
23. The Great Stink: How Joseph Bazalgette Solved London's Poop Pollution Problem
By: Colleen Paeff
4.35
Format: None pages, None
Discover the true story about the determined engineer who fixed London’s pollution problem in this … read more
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- biography
- childrens
- historical
- picture books
- nonfiction
24. Survivor Tree
By: Marcie Colleen
4.57
Format: 42 pages, Hardcover
Survivor Tree is a picture book by Marcie Colleen and illustrated by Aaron Becker. It tells the tru… read more
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25. Twenty-One Steps: Guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
By: Jeff Gottesfeld
4.57
Format: 32 pages, Hardcover
With every step, the Tomb Guards pay homage to America’s fallen. Discover their story, and that of … read more
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- childrens
- historical
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26. Bright Star
By: Yuyi Morales
4.10
Format: 40 pages, Hardcover
Yuyi Morales weaves the tale of a fawn making her way through a landscape that is dangerous, beauti… read more
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27. A Boy Named Isamu: A Story of Isamu Noguchi
By: James Yang
3.83
Format: 31 pages, Hardcover
If you are Isamu, stones are the most special of all.How can they be so heavy?Would they float if t… read more
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28. Choosing Brave: How Mamie Till-Mobley and Emmett Till Sparked the Civil Rights Movement (Caldecott Honor Book)
By: Angela Joy
4.66
Format: 64 pages, Hardcover
A picture book biography of the mother of Emmett Till, and how she channeled grief over her son's d… read more
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- biography
- childrens
- historical
- picture books
- nonfiction
29. The People's Painter: How Ben Shahn Fought for Justice with Art
By: Cynthia Levinson
4.16
Format: 48 pages, Hardcover
An illustrated biography of Jewish artist and activist Ben Shahn“The first thing I can remember,” B… read more
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- biography
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- jewish
- picture books
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30. Let Liberty Rise!: How America’s Schoolchildren Helped Save the Statue of Liberty
By: Chana Stiefel
4.52
Format: 40 pages, Hardcover
How did 121,000 Americans save their most beloved icon? Here is an inspiring story about the power … read more
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31. Bartali's Bicycle: The True Story of Gino Bartali, Italy's Secret Hero
By: Megan Hoyt
4.53
Format: 40 pages, Hardcover
The true story of Gino Bartali, an Italian cyclist and secret champion in the fight for Jewish live… read more
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