7 Best history books like Marley's Pride by Joëlle Retener

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Marley's Pride

By: Joëlle Retener

4.30

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Marley is a little nonbinary kid with big anxieties. Crowds? Pass. Loud noises? No, thanks. When th…

If you liked the history plot in Marley's Pride by Joëlle Retener , here is a list of 7 books like this:

1. Lola Plants a Garden

By: Rosalind Beardshaw , Anna McQuinn

4.01

Format: 275 pages, Library Binding

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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
  • mental health
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3. No Cats in the Library

By: Lauren Emmons

4.46

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

A stray cat follows her love of books all the way to a new library home in this charming debut pict… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
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4. Aaron Slater, Illustrator (Questioneers Picture Books)

By: Andrea Beaty

4.47

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

An uplifting story about the power of art, finding your voice, and telling your story even when you… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
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5. Tree. Table. Book.

By: Lois Lowry

4.39

Format: 208 pages, Hardcover

Everyone knows the two Sophies are best friends. One is in elementary school, and one is . . . well… read more

Similar categories in Lois Lowry's Tree. Table. Book. book and Joëlle Retener's Marley's Pride

  • childrens
  • family
  • mental health
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6. Ramen for Everyone

By: Patricia Tanumihardja

4.18

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

In this adorable picture book for fans of Amy Wu and the Perfect Bao and Bilal Cooks Daal , Hiro as… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • family
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7. Marley's Pride

By: Joëlle Retener

4.30

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Marley is a little nonbinary kid with big anxieties. Crowds? Pass. Loud noises? No, thanks. When th… read more

Similar categories in Joëlle Retener's Marley's Pride book and Joëlle Retener's Marley's Pride

  • history
  • childrens
  • lgbt
  • gender
  • picture books
  • mental health
  • family
  • queer
Cover of Pride: The Story of Harvey Milk and the Rainbow Flag by Rob    Sanders

8. Pride: The Story of Harvey Milk and the Rainbow Flag

By: Rob Sanders

4.33

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

The very first picture book about the remarkable and inspiring story of the Gay Pride Flag! In t… read more

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  • history
  • childrens
  • lgbt
  • picture books
  • queer
Cover of Eyes That Weave the World's Wonders by Joanna Ho

9. Eyes That Weave the World's Wonders

By: Joanna Ho

4.53

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

From  New York Times  bestselling Joanna Ho, of Eyes that Kiss in the Corners, and award-winning ed… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • family
Cover of I Lived Inside a Whale by Xin  Li

10. I Lived Inside a Whale

By: Xin Li

4.35

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

For fans of Olive Jeffers and the Fan Brothers, this stunningly illustrated, whimsical picture book… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • mental health
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11. My Lost Freedom: A Japanese American World War II Story

By: George Takei

4.47

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

A moving, beautifully illustrated true story for children ages 6 to 9 about growing up in Japanese … read more

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  • picture books
  • history
  • childrens
  • family
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12. Moo Hoo

By: Audrey Perrott

4.31

Format: 40 pages, Kindle Edition

Grab your tissues and meet Milton, a bawling bull who learns to embrace his tears and all his big f… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
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13. Noura's Crescent Moon

By: Zainab Khan

4.37

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Venturing out after dusk with her family, a child is eager to watch for the new moon that signals t… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • family
Cover of It's Pride, Baby! by Allen R. Wells

14. It's Pride, Baby!

By: Allen R. Wells

4.21

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

A joyful picture book debut that encourages kids to take pride in themselves and know that they are… read more

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  • childrens
  • lgbt
  • picture books
  • family
  • queer
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15. Juneteenth Is

By: Natasha Tripplett

4.65

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

An intimate look at Juneteenth, this story is a warm look at a family and a community.  Juneteenth… read more

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  • picture books
  • history
  • childrens
  • family
Cover of The Mochi Makers by Sharon Fujimoto-Johnson

16. The Mochi Makers

By: Sharon Fujimoto-Johnson

4.31

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

A girl and her grandmother spend the day making mochi together in this gentle and joyous picture bo… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • family
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17. Métis Like Me

By: Tasha Hilderman

4.40

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Whether or not you're Métis, there's so much to experience and learn about this amazing Indigenous … read more

Similar categories in Tasha Hilderman's Métis Like Me book and Joëlle Retener's Marley's Pride

  • picture books
  • childrens
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18. Abuela's Letter

By: Debbie Zapata

4.60

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Abuela’s Letter is a beautiful story that addresses loss and grief within a Latin family where a yo… read more

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  • picture books
Cover of Abuela's Library by Lissette Norman

19. Abuela's Library

By: Lissette Norman

4.47

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Alfonso and Abuela love to spend Saturday afternoons finding books at the library and reading them … read more

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  • picture books
  • family
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20. Just What to Do

By: Kyle Lukoff

4.50

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

When you see someone sad, it's only natural to want to cheer them up. But how? Some people like… read more

Similar categories in Kyle Lukoff's Just What to Do book and Joëlle Retener's Marley's Pride

  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of Behind My Doors: The Story of the World's Oldest Library by Hena Khan

21. Behind My Doors: The Story of the World's Oldest Library

By: Hena Khan

4.05

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Come learn about the oldest operating library in existence that was originally founded by a Muslim … read more

Similar categories in Hena Khan's Behind My Doors: The Story of the World's Oldest Library book and Joëlle Retener's Marley's Pride

  • picture books
  • history
  • childrens
Cover of Walkies: A Dog's Tale by Estrela Lourenço

22. Walkies: A Dog's Tale

By: Estrela Lourenço

4.35

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

On a gloomy, dripping, rain-boots-required kind of day, Kid is ready to stay inside, warm and dry, … read more

Similar categories in Estrela Lourenço's Walkies: A Dog's Tale book and Joëlle Retener's Marley's Pride

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • family
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23. Tuggoat

By: Kersten Hamilton

4.76

Format: 40 pages, Kindle Edition

Kids will giggle with joy at Cordelia the goat's antics in this whimsical tale about self-confidenc… read more

Similar categories in Kersten Hamilton's Tuggoat book and Joëlle Retener's Marley's Pride

  • picture books
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24. Why We Dance: A Story of Hope and Healing

By: Deidre Havrelock

4.41

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

From Indigenous creative team Deidre Havrelock and Aly McKnight comes a powerful and exuberant stor… read more

Similar categories in Deidre Havrelock's Why We Dance: A Story of Hope and Healing book and Joëlle Retener's Marley's Pride

  • picture books
  • history
  • childrens
  • family
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25. Mama's Library Summers

By: Melvina Noel

3.99

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Mama’s Library Summers is a moving picture book tribute to a strong Black mother, libraries, and th… read more

Similar categories in Melvina Noel's Mama's Library Summers book and Joëlle Retener's Marley's Pride

  • picture books
  • history
  • childrens
  • family
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26. 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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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • family
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27. Pajamarama!

By: Julie Gonzalez

4.24

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Celebrate bedtime with a bouncy ode to jammies of all kinds! Whether you rock flowing gowns fit … read more

Similar categories in Julie Gonzalez's Pajamarama! book and Joëlle Retener's Marley's Pride

  • picture books
Cover of Goodnight School by Catherine Bailey

28. Goodnight School

By: Catherine Bailey

4.11

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

School’s First Day of School  meets  Good Night, Gorilla  in this irresistible bedtime story about … read more

Similar categories in Catherine Bailey's Goodnight School book and Joëlle Retener's Marley's Pride

  • picture books
Cover of The Broken Heart by Aaron Chan

29. The Broken Heart

By: Aaron Chan

3.47

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

A younger sister tries to put her brother’s heart back together after his boyfriend breaks up with … read more

Similar categories in Aaron Chan's The Broken Heart book and Joëlle Retener's Marley's Pride

  • picture books
  • lgbt
Cover of Love Grows Here by Chloe Ito Ward

30. Love Grows Here

By: Chloe Ito Ward

4.48

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

After a racist encounter, an Asian American girl decides to fight hate by spreading love. Aiko lear… read more

Similar categories in Chloe Ito Ward's Love Grows Here book and Joëlle Retener's Marley's Pride

  • picture books
Cover of Sea of Constellations by Melissa Cristina Márquez

31. Sea of Constellations

By: Melissa Cristina Márquez

4.16

Format: None pages, Kindle Edition

"This gentle aquatic fable reminds us that friendship and selflessness can be powerful beacons agai… read more

Similar categories in Melissa Cristina Márquez's Sea of Constellations book and Joëlle Retener's Marley's Pride

  • picture books
  • childrens

23 must-read childrens books like Marley's Pride by Joëlle Retener

Transform Your Habits

Big

Vashti Harrison

4.66

Transform Your Habits

No Cats in the Library

Lauren Emmons

4.46

Transform Your Habits

Aaron Slater, Illustrator (Questioneers Picture Books)

Andrea Beaty

4.47

Transform Your Habits

Tree. Table. Book.

Lois Lowry

4.39

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9 best-selling history books like Behind My Doors: The Story of the World's Oldest Library by Hena Khan

Transform Your Habits

Enigma Girls: How Ten Teenagers Broke Ciphers, Kept Secrets, and Helped Win World War II

Candace Fleming

4.15

Transform Your Habits

The Great Lakes: Our Freshwater Treasure

Barb Rosenstock

4.28

Transform Your Habits

My Lost Freedom: A Japanese American World War II Story

George Takei

4.47

Transform Your Habits

The Museum on the Moon: The Curious Objects on the Lunar Surface

Irene Latham

4.16

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