20 must-read picture books books like The Proudest Blue by Ibtihaj Muhammad

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The Proudest Blue

By: Ibtihaj Muhammad

4.56

Format: 36 pages, Hardcover

A powerful, vibrantly illustrated story about the first day of school–and two sisters on one’s firs…

If you liked the picture books plot in The Proudest Blue by Ibtihaj Muhammad , here is a list of 20 books like this:

Cover of Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut by Derrick Barnes, Gordon C. James

1. Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut

By: Derrick Barnes , Gordon C. James

4.38

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

The barbershop is where the magic happens. Boys go in as lumps of clay and, with princely robes dra… read more

Similar categories in Derrick Barnes's Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut book and Ibtihaj Muhammad's The Proudest Blue

  • cultural
  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • fiction
Cover of The Name Jar by Yangsook Choi

2. The Name Jar

By: Yangsook Choi

4.14

Format: None pages,

The new kid in school needs a new name! Or does she? Being the new kid in school is hard enough, bu… read more

Similar categories in Yangsook Choi's The Name Jar book and Ibtihaj Muhammad's The Proudest Blue

  • cultural
  • childrens
  • school
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • fiction

3. A Different Pond

By: Bao Phi , Thi Bui

4.50

Format: 34 pages, Hardcover

Acclaimed poet Bao Phi delivers a powerful, honest glimpse into a relationship between father and s… read more

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4. 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 Ibtihaj Muhammad's The Proudest Blue

  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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5. Sulwe

By: Lupita Nyong'o

4.66

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

A New York Times bestseller! From Academy Award–winning actress Lupita Nyong’o comes a powerful,… read more

Similar categories in Lupita Nyong'o's Sulwe book and Ibtihaj Muhammad's The Proudest Blue

  • cultural
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • family
  • fiction
"Mama asked, "What is your name?" "Sulwe," she muttered. "And what doe sit mean?" "Star," Sulwe whispered. "Brightness is not in your skin, my love. Brightness is just who you are. As for beauty," Mam…"

-Lupita Nyong'o, Sulwe

Cover of Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story by Kevin Noble Maillard

6. Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story

By: Kevin Noble Maillard

4.42

Format: 42 pages, Hardcover

Fry bread is food. It is warm and delicious, piled high on a plate. Fry bread is time. It brin… read more

Similar categories in Kevin Noble Maillard's Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story book and Ibtihaj Muhammad's The Proudest Blue

  • cultural
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • family
Cover of Eyes that Kiss in the Corners by Joanna Ho

7. Eyes that Kiss in the Corners

By: Joanna Ho

4.60

Format: 34 pages, Hardcover

A young Asian girl notices that her eyes look different from her peers'. They have big, round eyes … read more

Similar categories in Joanna Ho's Eyes that Kiss in the Corners book and Ibtihaj Muhammad's The Proudest Blue

  • cultural
  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • family
"When Mama tucks me in at night, her eyes tell me I'm a miracle."

-Joanna Ho, Eyes that Kiss in the Corners

"Some people have eyes like sapphire lagoons with lashes like lace trims on ballgowns, sweeping their cheeks as they twirl."

-Joanna Ho, Eyes that Kiss in the Corners

"My eyes crinkle into crescent moons and sparkle like the stars. Gold flecks dance and twirl while stories whirl in their oolong pools, carrying tales of the past and hope for the future."

-Joanna Ho, Eyes that Kiss in the Corners

"Some people have eyes like sapphire lagoons with lashes like lace trim on ballgowns, sweeping their cheeks as they twirl. Big eyes, long lashes. Not me. I have eyes that kiss on the corners and glow …"

-Joanna Ho, Eyes that Kiss in the Corners

Cover of Dreamers by Yuyi Morales

8. Dreamers

By: Yuyi Morales

4.43

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Yuyi Morales tells her own immigration story in this picture-book tribute to the transformative pow… read more

Similar categories in Yuyi Morales's Dreamers book and Ibtihaj Muhammad's The Proudest Blue

  • cultural
  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • family
Cover of We Are Water Protectors: (Caldecott Medal Winner) by Carole Lindstrom

9. We Are Water Protectors: (Caldecott Medal Winner)

By: Carole Lindstrom

4.51

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Inspired by the many Indigenous-led movements across North America, We Are Water Protectors issues … read more

Similar categories in Carole Lindstrom's We Are Water Protectors: (Caldecott Medal Winner) book and Ibtihaj Muhammad's The Proudest Blue

  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of Thank You, Omu! (Caldecott Honor Book) by Oge Mora

10. Thank You, Omu! (Caldecott Honor Book)

By: Oge Mora

4.44

Format: 36 pages, Hardcover

A generous woman is rewarded by her community in this remarkable author-illustrator debut that's pe… read more

Similar categories in Oge Mora's Thank You, Omu! (Caldecott Honor Book) book and Ibtihaj Muhammad's The Proudest Blue

  • cultural
  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • family
Cover of Drawn Together by Minh Lê

11. Drawn Together

By: Minh Lê

4.42

Format: 34 pages, Hardcover

When a young boy visits his grandfather, their lack of a common language leads to confusion, frustr… read more

Similar categories in Minh Lê's Drawn Together book and Ibtihaj Muhammad's The Proudest Blue

  • cultural
  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • family
Cover of The Undefeated by Kwame Alexander

12. The Undefeated

By: Kwame Alexander

4.66

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

This poem is a love letter to black life in the United States. It highlights the unspeakable trauma… read more

Similar categories in Kwame Alexander's The Undefeated book and Ibtihaj Muhammad's The Proudest Blue

  • cultural
  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of The Proudest Blue by Ibtihaj Muhammad

13. The Proudest Blue

By: Ibtihaj Muhammad

4.56

Format: 36 pages, Hardcover

A powerful, vibrantly illustrated story about the first day of school–and two sisters on one’s firs… read more

Similar categories in Ibtihaj Muhammad's The Proudest Blue book and Ibtihaj Muhammad's The Proudest Blue

  • cultural
  • islam
  • childrens
  • school
  • muslims
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • religion
  • fiction
  • family
Cover of Hair Love by Matthew A. Cherry

14. Hair Love

By: Matthew A. Cherry

4.59

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

When mommy is away, it’s up to daddy to do his daughter’s hair in this ode to self-confidence and t… read more

Similar categories in Matthew A. Cherry's Hair Love book and Ibtihaj Muhammad's The Proudest Blue

  • cultural
  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • family
Cover of Julián Is a Mermaid by Jessica     Love

15. Julián Is a Mermaid

By: Jessica Love

4.51

Format: 80 pages, Hardcover

In an exuberant picture book, a glimpse of costumed mermaids leaves one boy flooded with wonder and… read more

Similar categories in Jessica Love's Julián Is a Mermaid book and Ibtihaj Muhammad's The Proudest Blue

  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • family
  • fiction
Cover of The Day You Begin by Jacqueline Woodson

16. The Day You Begin

By: Jacqueline Woodson

4.44

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

National Book Award winner Jacqueline Woodson and two-time Pura Belpre Illustrator Award winner Raf… read more

Similar categories in Jacqueline Woodson's The Day You Begin book and Ibtihaj Muhammad's The Proudest Blue

  • cultural
  • childrens
  • school
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • fiction
Cover of Swashby and the Sea by Beth Ferry

17. Swashby and the Sea

By: Beth Ferry

4.50

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

A sweet-and-salty friendship story perfect for pirate-lovers learning new ways to communicate while… read more

Similar categories in Beth Ferry's Swashby and the Sea book and Ibtihaj Muhammad's The Proudest Blue

  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • family
  • fiction
Cover of Under My Hijab by Hena Khan

18. Under My Hijab

By: Hena Khan

4.39

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Grandma wears it clasped under her chin. Aunty pins hers up with a beautiful brooch. Jenna puts it … read more

Similar categories in Hena Khan's Under My Hijab book and Ibtihaj Muhammad's The Proudest Blue

  • cultural
  • islam
  • childrens
  • muslims
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • religion
  • fiction
  • family
Cover of In My Mosque by M.O. Yuksel

19. In My Mosque

By: M.O. Yuksel

4.48

Format: None pages, Hardcover

Step in and discover all the rituals and wonder of the mosque in this lyrical debut picture book fr… read more

Similar categories in M.O. Yuksel's In My Mosque book and Ibtihaj Muhammad's The Proudest Blue

  • cultural
  • islam
  • childrens
  • muslims
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • religion
  • family
Cover of When Aidan Became A Brother by Kyle Lukoff

20. When Aidan Became A Brother

By: Kyle Lukoff

4.54

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

When Aidan was born, everyone thought he was a girl. His parents gave him a pretty name, his room l… read more

Similar categories in Kyle Lukoff's When Aidan Became A Brother book and Ibtihaj Muhammad's The Proudest Blue

  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • family
  • fiction
Cover of My Papi Has a Motorcycle by Isabel Quintero

21. My Papi Has a Motorcycle

By: Isabel Quintero

4.34

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

A celebration of the love between a father and daughter, and of a vibrant immigrant neighborhood, b… read more

Similar categories in Isabel Quintero's My Papi Has a Motorcycle book and Ibtihaj Muhammad's The Proudest Blue

  • cultural
  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • family

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