23 must-read picture books books like What Happened on Thursday?: A Nigerian Civil War Story by Ayo Oyeku

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What Happened on Thursday?: A Nigerian Civil War Story

By: Ayo Oyeku

4.71

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

A powerful story of family love amid the backdrop of war, as seen through the eyes of a child. The…

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1. What Happened on Thursday?: A Nigerian Civil War Story

By: Ayo Oyeku

4.71

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

A powerful story of family love amid the backdrop of war, as seen through the eyes of a child. The… read more

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2. June Moon: A Board Book

By: Lynn Becker

4.48

Format: 20 pages, Board Book

Author Lynn Becker and illustrator Nate Carvalho’s board book June Moon is a whimsical bedtime stor… read more

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3. The Mountain and The Goat

By: Siamak Taghaddos

3.95

Format: 34 pages, Hardcover

A modern-day fable designed to plant the seed of resourcefulness and take-action mentality. What… read more

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4. The Messiest Monster on Mill Street: A Funny, Rhyming, Read Aloud Book for Kids (Monsters on Mill Street)

By: Sarah Sparks

4.55

Format: None pages, Kindle Edition

Max's messes are legendary—paint on the walls, spills on the floor, crumbs in his fur, and toys sca… read more

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5. Caillou: The Silver Knight: New 3D Episode

By: Lauren Adams

4.35

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

A Heartwarming Story on the Importance of Family Ties Caillou is disappointed when his friend Sarah… read more

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6. Embrace: The Arranged Hearts Series

By: Mya

4.47

Format: 200 pages, Kindle Edition

What happens when best friends meet at the altar? Feelings are revealed and love is made in this be… read more

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7. Brianosaurus

By: Ged Adamson

4.16

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

From the author of Bird Hugs, a story about being yourself, even if that means becoming a new kind … read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
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8. The Bounciest Monster on Mill Street (Monsters on Mill Street)

By: Sarah Sparks

4.51

Format: 32 pages, Paperback

Becks is known for her boundless energy and zest for life, but one day her exuberance gets her into… read more

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9. The Angriest Monster on Mill Street (Monsters on Mill Street)

By: Sarah Sparks

4.61

Format: 32 pages, Paperback

Meet Albie, a small but fiercely temperamental monster, whose oversized emotions set off a chain of… read more

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10. Touch the Sky

By: Stephanie V.W. Lucianovic

4.50

Format: None pages, Hardcover

Vern longed to be one of the kids who swooped until their toes touched the sky. He heads to the swi… read more

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11. NetGalley's Book Advocate Toolkit

By: We Are Bookish

4.71

Format: 31 pages, ebook

Are you ready to start your journey with NetGalley? Or maybe you’re a long-time member looking to t… read more

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12. 123 Counting on Community: A Board Book

By: Annemarie Guertin

4.52

Format: 20 pages, Board Book

In author Annemarie Riley Guertin and illustrator Cory Reid’s board book 123 Counting on Community … read more

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13. Our Building

By: Joseph Coelho

4.02

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

This magical story follows three children living in a high-rise apartment block, as they embark on … read more

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  • childrens
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14. The Blue Canoe: A Picture Book

By: Sheryl McFarlane

4.40

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Join a mother-to-be and her daughter in award-winning author Sheryl McFarlane and illustrator Laure… read more

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  • childrens
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15. How to Put a Dinosaur to Bed: A Board Book (Teach Your Dino)

By: Alycia Pace

4.32

Format: 16 pages, Board Book

Join two siblings as they learn the value of sleep with a cute triceratops. Bedtime struggles made … read more

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  • picture books
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16. Turkey's Birthday Bash (Turkey Trouble, #8)

By: Wendi Silvano

4.13

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Turkey’s big day is filled with surprises in this fun addition to the much-loved Turkey Trouble ser… read more

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  • childrens
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17. Hello, Beech Tree!

By: Rasha Hamid

4.41

Format: 36 pages, Hardcover

Based on real events, this charming story features a kindergarten class in Brooklyn who pays homage… read more

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18. Always Carry Me With You (Ivy Kids Planet-friendly Books)

By: Hervé Eparvier

4.05

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

In this sweet love letter a father tells his daughter he wishes he were a humble pebble. Then she c… read more

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19. The Day I Had a Dinosaur

By: Ashley Wall

4.68

Format: 36 pages, Hardcover

A fun-filled friendship story about our favorite prehistoric reptiles…Dinosaurs! When Luke and hi… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
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20. The Not-So-Wicked Witch

By: Bethan Stevens

4.16

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

On the sleepiest of nights, when the air is still and the moon is full, the conditions are just rig… read more

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21. Our Earth

By: Jane Calame

3.82

Format: 26 pages, Hardcover

Love the Earth? Want to help take care of it? Our Earth is an upbeat, rhyming guide to sustainabili… read more

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  • childrens
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22. There's a Robot in My Socks (The Mighty Moods Series, #2)

By: Meredith Rusu

4.46

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Beep, boop, bop! This robot won't stop! Jamie has a robot in her socks that makes sure things go ju… read more

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23. Zion Learns to See: Opening Our Eyes to Homelessness

By: Terence Lester

4.61

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Every person matters to God. And that means every person should matter to us. Zion has no idea what… read more

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24. I Like

By: Marlon Huggins

4.11

Format: 39 pages, Paperback

Explore with little Cleo as she goes on a journey full of joy and fun. She goes to the seaside, mak… read more

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  • childrens
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25. Catching Dinos

By: Uncle Bunkle

3.00

Format: None pages, Kindle Edition

If dinosaurs moved into your neighborhood, how would you help them learn to fit in? Quirky Uncle Bu… read more

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  • childrens
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26. Summer Break is Here

By: Elizabeth Lareau

4.44

Format: None pages, Kindle Edition

Experience the excitement of the last day of school and the anticipation of summer break in Summer … read more

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27. I See You Smile (I See You Board Books)

By: Deborah Farmer Kris

4.21

Format: 24 pages, Board Book

Notice and affirm all the ways toddlers express their emotions and help them develop an emotion voc… read more

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  • childrens
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28. The Paper Girls Show Origami Craft Book: 21 Paper Folding Creation

By: Global Tinker

4.60

Format: 312 pages, Paperback

Meet Caily and Reese from The Paper Girls Show , who love making things! Based on the award-winning… read more

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29. Let's Count New York City (Let's Count Regional Board Books)

By: Adina Oberman

4.55

Format: 20 pages, Board Book

A board book counting primer for all things NYC from Adina Oberman, with illustrations by Volha Kal… read more

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30. A Tree for Me: A Picture Book

By: Carole Gerber

4.16

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Explore nature and nurture your love for gardening in the picture book Tree for Me by poet and auth… read more

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31. A Little Drop of Courage: A Daily Guide for Cultivating Courage Through Gentleness and Self-Compassion

By: Hayley Kaye

4.88

Format: 120 pages, Hardcover

Discover hope and encouragement in Little Drop of A Daily Guide for Cultivating Courage Through Ge… read more

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