The Gardener of Alcatraz: A True Story
By: Emma Bland Smith
4.39
Format: 40 pages, Hardcover
A prisoner gardens his way to freedom in this inspiring picture-book biography. When Elliott Miche…
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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
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2. 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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3. Knight Owl (The Knight Owl Series, 1)
By: Christopher Denise
4.51
Format: 48 pages, Hardcover
A Caldecott Honor Winner and New York Times Bestseller! A determined Owl builds strength and … read more
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4. 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
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5. Something Like Home
By: Andrea Beatriz Arango
4.31
Format: 256 pages, Library Binding
A novel in verse in which a lost dog helps a lonely girl find a way home to her family . . . only f… read more
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6. Love in the Library
By: Maggie Tokuda-Hall
4.47
Format: 40 pages, Hardcover
Set in an internment camp where the United States cruelly detained Japanese Americans during WWII a… read more
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- historical
- picture books
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7. 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
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- picture books
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8. Simon Sort of Says
By: Erin Bow
4.31
Format: 320 pages, Hardcover
Simon O’Keeffe’s biggest claim to fame should be the time his dad accidentally gave a squirrel a ho… read more
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"Dad picks Denver [to get his rabies shots], and he's totally fine, but he's going to be away for three days. "Just like Jesus," Mom says. I can hear the phone say, "Isobel!"-Erin Bow, Simon Sort of Says
"In the tabernacle did the [squirrel]--" "Eat the Host?" says Dad. "Yes he did." "And was it--" "Consecrated?" says Dad. "Yes it was." ... "What, uh, happened to the squirrel?" "That squirrel is now 3…"-Erin Bow, Simon Sort of Says
"The dog- Todd?- looks up from its leaking beer, puffs a sigh, then crosses the room to head-butt the fridge door closed. "Ummm" I manage "Did you see he got a--" "It's okay," she says. "He only has o…"-Erin Bow, Simon Sort of Says
9. The Three Billy Goats Gruff
By: Mac Barnett
4.34
Format: 48 pages, Hardcover
Once there was a bridge and a terrible and VERY hungry troll lived underneath it. When the three Bi… read more
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10. 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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11. Mr. S: A First Day of School Book
By: Monica Arnaldo
4.21
Format: 40 pages, Hardcover
It was the first day of school. But even the kindergarteners of room 2B could tell something was se… read more
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12. 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
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- biography
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- historical
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- biography memoir
- nonfiction
13. The Gardener of Alcatraz: A True Story
By: Emma Bland Smith
4.39
Format: 40 pages, Hardcover
A prisoner gardens his way to freedom in this inspiring picture-book biography. When Elliott Miche… read more
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14. Buffalo Fluffalo
By: Bess Kalb
4.16
Format: None pages, None
Introducing a sweet and silly buffalo who tries to bluff and fluff his way into being bigger than h… read more
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15. The First Cat in Space Ate Pizza
By: Mac Barnett
4.12
Format: 320 pages, Hardcover
As seen on The TODAY Show! New York Times bestselling Mac Barnett and Caldecott Honor award-winning… read more
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16. 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
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17. Louder Than Hunger
By: John Schu
4.55
Format: 528 pages, Hardcover
Revered teacher, librarian, and story ambassador John Schu explores anorexia—and self-expression as… read more
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- childrens
18. 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
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- nonfiction
- nature
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19. Stars of the Night: The Courageous Children of the Czech Kindertransport
By: Caren Stelson
4.47
Format: 40 pages, Hardcover
This powerful story is told from the collective perspective of the children who were rescued from C… read more
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- history
- childrens
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- nonfiction
20. Nour's Secret Library
By: Wafa' Tarnowska
4.35
Format: 32 pages, Paperback
Forced to take shelter when their Syrian city is plagued with bombings, young Nour and her cousin b… read more
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- nonfiction
- picture books
- history
- childrens
"When we read, we see the world through others’ eyes. Our differences seem smaller, and the divisions that lead to war can break down."-Wafa' Tarnowska, Nour's Secret Library
21. 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
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22. Hidden Figures: The True Story of Four Black Women and the Space Race
By: Margot Lee Shetterly
4.44
Format: 40 pages, Hardcover
Dorothy Vaughan, Mary Jackson, Katherine Johnson, and Christine Darden were good at math...really g… read more
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- nonfiction
23. Blips on a Screen: How Ralph Baer Invented TV Video Gaming and Launched a Worldwide Obsession
By: Kate Hannigan
3.94
Format: 48 pages, Library Binding
An engaging picture book biography based on the incredible true story of a Jewish refugee who pione… read more
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- biography memoir
- nonfiction
24. Washed Ashore: Making Art from Ocean Plastic
By: Kelly Crull
4.42
Format: 36 pages, Hardcover
When artist Angela Haseltine Pozzi found plastic trash polluting the beach near her home, she took … read more
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- picture books
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- nature
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25. Good Eating: The Short Life of Krill
By: Matt Lilley
4.31
Format: 36 pages, Hardcover
A fun exploration of a tiny animal at the base of the ocean food chain. Just 2 inches long full-… read more
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- picture books
- childrens
- nature
26. A Perfect Fit: How Lena “Lane” Bryant Changed the Shape of Fashion
By: Mara Rockliff
4.19
Format: 32 pages, Hardcover
Discover how the Lane Bryant clothing brand changed the way we buy clothes forever by celebrating b… read more
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- biography
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27. Blast Off!: How Mary Sherman Morgan Fueled America into Space
By: Suzanne Slade
4.12
Format: 48 pages, Hardcover
The inspirational story of Mary Sherman Morgan, the world's first female rocket scientist, who over… read more
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- juvenile
28. Black Beach: A Community, an Oil Spill, and the Origin of Earth Day
By: Shaunna & John Stith
4.11
Format: 40 pages, Kindle Edition
This true story of the first Earth Day - told through the eyes of a fictional child - will inspire … read more
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- picture books
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- nature
29. Born Hungry: Julia Child Becomes "the French Chef"
By: Alex Prud'Homme
4.19
Format: 40 pages, Hardcover
How did Julia Child become one of America's most celebrated and beloved chefs? Her great-nephew rev… read more
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- biography
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30. That's Not My Name!
By: Anoosha Syed
4.38
Format: 40 pages, Kindle Edition
A debut picture book about loving your name, finding your voice, and standing up for yourself from … read more
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31. Curve & Flow: The Elegant Vision of L.A. Architect Paul R. Williams
By: Andrea J. Loney
4.30
Format: 48 pages, Library Binding
Discover the remarkable story of an orphaned Black boy who grew up to become the groundbreaking arc… read more
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