13 Top realistic fiction books like Paletero Man by Lucky Diaz

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Paletero Man

By: Lucky Diaz

4.21

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

A truly refreshing picture book about determination, kindness, ice pops—and the true meaning of bei…

If you liked the realistic fiction plot in Paletero Man by Lucky Diaz , here is a list of 13 books like this:

1. Jabari Jumps

By: Gaia Cornwall

3.71

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Working up the courage to take a big, important leap is hard, but Jabari is almostabsolutely ready … read more

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2. 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

Similar categories in Sophie Blackall's Negative Cat book and Lucky Diaz's Paletero Man

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • storytime
  • juvenile
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3. 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 Lucky Diaz's Paletero Man

  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • storytime
  • juvenile
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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

Similar categories in Michaela Goade's Berry Song book and Lucky Diaz's Paletero Man

  • cultural
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • food
  • fiction
  • storytime
  • juvenile
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5. 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

Similar categories in Andrea Wang's Watercress book and Lucky Diaz's Paletero Man

  • cultural
  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • food
  • fiction
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6. 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 Lucky Diaz's Paletero Man

  • cultural
  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • storytime
"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

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7. 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

Similar categories in Corey R. Tabor's Mel Fell book and Lucky Diaz's Paletero Man

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • storytime
  • juvenile
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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 Lucky Diaz's Paletero Man

  • cultural
  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • spanish literature
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9. Bathe the Cat

By: Alice B. McGinty

4.36

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

Bathe the floor? Sweep the dishes? This riotous romp of a picture book follows a frantic family as … read more

Similar categories in Alice B. McGinty's Bathe the Cat book and Lucky Diaz's Paletero Man

  • storytime
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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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 Lucky Diaz's Paletero Man

  • cultural
  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • food
  • fiction
  • storytime
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11. Remember

By: Joy Harjo

4.42

Format: 40 pages, None

Michaela Goade, invites young readers to pause and reflect on the wonder of the world around them, … read more

Similar categories in Joy Harjo's Remember book and Lucky Diaz's Paletero Man

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
  • juvenile
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12. 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 Lucky Diaz's Paletero Man

  • cultural
  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • storytime
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13. 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

Similar categories in Shawn Harris's Have You Ever Seen a Flower? book and Lucky Diaz's Paletero Man

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • storytime
  • juvenile
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14. Your Name Is a Song

By: Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow

4.56

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Frustrated by a day full of teachers and classmates mispronouncing her beautiful name, a little gir… read more

Similar categories in Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow's Your Name Is a Song book and Lucky Diaz's Paletero Man

  • cultural
  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • fiction
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15. Paletero Man

By: Lucky Diaz

4.21

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

A truly refreshing picture book about determination, kindness, ice pops—and the true meaning of bei… read more

Similar categories in Lucky Diaz's Paletero Man book and Lucky Diaz's Paletero Man

  • cultural
  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • spanish literature
  • food
  • fiction
  • cities
  • storytime
  • juvenile
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16. John's Turn

By: Mac Barnett

4.13

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

E. B. White Read-Aloud winner Mac Barnett celebrates individuality in a story told with tenderness … read more

Similar categories in Mac Barnett's John's Turn book and Lucky Diaz's Paletero Man

  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • storytime
  • juvenile
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17. My Two Border Towns

By: David Bowles

4.28

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

A picture book debut by an award-winning author about a boy's life on the U.S.-Mexico border, visit… read more

Similar categories in David Bowles's My Two Border Towns book and Lucky Diaz's Paletero Man

  • cultural
  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • spanish literature
  • fiction
  • juvenile
Cover of Isabel and her Colores Go to School (English and Spanish Edition) by Alexandra Alessandri

18. Isabel and her Colores Go to School (English and Spanish Edition)

By: Alexandra Alessandri

4.32

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

English, with its blustery blues and whites, just feels wrong to Isabel. She prefers the warm orang… read more

Similar categories in Alexandra Alessandri's Isabel and her Colores Go to School (English and Spanish Edition) book and Lucky Diaz's Paletero Man

  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • spanish literature
  • fiction
  • storytime
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19. 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 Lucky Diaz's Paletero Man

  • cultural
  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • spanish literature
  • fiction
Cover of A Is for Bee: An Alphabet Book in Translation by Ellen Heck

20. A Is for Bee: An Alphabet Book in Translation

By: Ellen Heck

4.39

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

What letter does the word bee start with?If you said "B" you're right – in English!But in many, man… read more

Similar categories in Ellen Heck's A Is for Bee: An Alphabet Book in Translation book and Lucky Diaz's Paletero Man

  • cultural
  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of That's Not My Name! by Anoosha Syed

21. 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

Similar categories in Anoosha Syed's That's Not My Name! book and Lucky Diaz's Paletero Man

  • cultural
  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • storytime
  • juvenile

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