29 must-read picture books books like School Is Wherever I Am by Ellie Peterson

Cover of School Is Wherever I Am by Ellie Peterson

School Is Wherever I Am

By: Ellie Peterson

4.13

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

From Ellie Peterson, the author-illustrator of How to Hug A Pufferfish comes a timely new picture b…

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Cover of Big by Vashti Harrison

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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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of Grandad's Camper by Harry Woodgate

2. Grandad's Camper

By: Harry Woodgate

4.31

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

"As warm and friendly as a kind grandparent." Kirkus Reviews, STARRED REVIEW"An effective tool for … read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
  • adventure
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3. 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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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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4. Eyes That Speak to the Stars

By: Joanna Ho

4.37

Format: None pages, None

A young Asian boy notices that his eyes look different from his peers' after seeing his friend’s dr… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
  • audiobook
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5. Creepy Crayon!

By: Aaron Reynolds

4.32

Format: 42 pages, Hardcover

A #1 New York Times bestseller! From the team behind the New York Times bestselling Creepy Carro… read more

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  • fiction
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • school
Cover of There Was a Party for Langston by Jason Reynolds

6. There Was a Party for Langston

By: Jason Reynolds

4.48

Format: 56 pages, ebook

New York Times bestselling and award-winning author Jason Reynolds’s debut picture book is a snappy… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
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7. The Truth About Dragons

By: Julie Leung

4.38

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

An unforgettable lyrical picture book that celebrates biracial identity from the award-winning auth… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
  • adventure
Cover of A Library by Nikki Giovanni

8. A Library

By: Nikki Giovanni

4.28

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

In this lyrical picture book, world-renowned poet, New York Times bestselling author, and Coretta S… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
  • audiobook
Cover of Mexikid: A Graphic Memoir by Pedro Martín

9. Mexikid: A Graphic Memoir

By: Pedro Martín

4.27

Format: 320 pages, Hardcover

A poignant, hilarious, and unforgettable graphic memoir about a Mexican-American boy’s family and t… read more

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  • childrens
"It was like the driveway at Disneyland but with way more automatic weapons."

-Pedro Martín, Mexikid: A Graphic Memoir

"I like to say that my stories are 100% true 90% of the time. My memory and my heart like to play tricks on each other. The results are what makes my stories."

-Pedro Martín, Mexikid: A Graphic Memoir

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10. Farmhouse

By: Sophie Blackall

4.53

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

Two-time Caldecott Medalist Sophie Blackall invites readers to peek through windows that shine like… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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11. 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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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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12. 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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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of Mr. S: A First Day of School Book by Monica Arnaldo

13. 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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  • childrens
  • school
  • picture books
  • back to school
  • fiction
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14. Gibberish

By: Young Vo

4.40

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

It's Dat's first day of school in a new country! Dat and his Mah made a long journey to get here, a… read more

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  • childrens
  • school
  • picture books
  • back to school
  • fiction
Cover of Victory. Stand!: Raising My Fist for Justice by Tommie Smith

15. Victory. Stand!: Raising My Fist for Justice

By: Tommie Smith

4.46

Format: 208 pages, Hardcover

On October 16, 1968, during the medal ceremony at the Mexico City Olympics, Tommie Smith, the gold … read more

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16. Nell Plants a Tree

By: Anne Wynter

4.31

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

This gorgeous picture book shows how one little girl’s careful tending of a pecan tree creates the… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of I Don't Care by Julie Fogliano

17. I Don't Care

By: Julie Fogliano

4.12

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

A New York Times bestselling author and two Caldecott Honorees share their delight in the little th… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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18. The Blur

By: Minh Lê

4.31

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Meet a child with superhero-like abilities . . . and the parents who are racing to keep up with her… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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19. The Tree and the River

By: Aaron Becker

4.31

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

In an alternate past—or possible future—a mighty tree stands on the banks of a winding river, beari… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of School Is Wherever I Am by Ellie Peterson

20. School Is Wherever I Am

By: Ellie Peterson

4.13

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

From Ellie Peterson, the author-illustrator of How to Hug A Pufferfish comes a timely new picture b… read more

Similar categories in Ellie Peterson's School Is Wherever I Am book and Ellie Peterson's School Is Wherever I Am

  • school stories
  • childrens
  • school
  • adventure
  • picture books
  • back to school
  • fiction
  • audiobook
Cover of Patchwork by Matt de la Peña

21. Patchwork

By: Matt de la Peña

4.20

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

From a Newbery Medal-winning author and a New York Times bestselling illustrator comes a deeply mov… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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22. Together We Ride

By: Valerie Bolling

4.24

Format: 36 pages, Hardcover

Hair Love meets bike rides in this loving portrait of a father-daughter relationship. Learning t… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of Vampire Vacation by Laura Lavoie

23. Vampire Vacation

By: Laura Lavoie

4.09

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Fang isn't like the other vampires. Will he be able to make his dreams of a beach vacation come tru… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of Uncle John's City Garden by Bernette G. Ford

24. Uncle John's City Garden

By: Bernette G. Ford

4.07

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

How does this city garden grow? With help from L’il Sissy and her siblings--and love, love, love! A… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of Sloth Sleeps Over by Blythe Russo

25. Sloth Sleeps Over

By: Blythe Russo

4.16

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Sleepovers aren't for sleeping? From debut author-illustrator Blythe Russo comes a delightful and … read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of American Desi by Jyoti Rajan Gopal

26. American Desi

By: Jyoti Rajan Gopal

4.18

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

For fans of Eyes That Kiss in the Corners, this poetic story filled with expressive art empowers So… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of Look and Listen: Who's in the Garden, Meadow, Brook? by Dianne White

27. Look and Listen: Who's in the Garden, Meadow, Brook?

By: Dianne White

4.17

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

A guessing game in a book that celebrates the curiosity and delight of a jaunt through a garden, me… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of How to Be a Rock Star by Lisa Tolin

28. How to Be a Rock Star

By: Lisa Tolin

4.33

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

In this hilarious, tongue-in-cheek picture book debut, one little kid who really loves to rock and … read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of Mi Ciudad Sings by Cynthia Harmony

29. Mi Ciudad Sings

By: Cynthia Harmony

4.26

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

After experiencing a devastating earthquake, the spirit of a charming and vibrant Mexican neighborh… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of Mini Mighty Sweeps by Lori Alexander

30. Mini Mighty Sweeps

By: Lori Alexander

3.93

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Don’t miss this charming picture book about a tiny cleaning machine with a mighty heart. Perfect fo… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of Ride, Roll, Run: Time for Fun! (A Fun in the City Book) by Valerie Bolling

31. Ride, Roll, Run: Time for Fun! (A Fun in the City Book)

By: Valerie Bolling

4.30

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

A joyful, rhyming picture book that is an ode to community and outdoor play Pedal, pump.Speed bump!… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction

24 must-read fiction books like School Is Wherever I Am by Ellie Peterson

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Big

Vashti Harrison

4.66

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Grandad's Camper

Harry Woodgate

4.31

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Berry Song

Michaela Goade

4.43

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Eyes That Speak to the Stars

Joanna Ho

4.37

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15 best-selling childrens books like Mexikid: A Graphic Memoir by Pedro Martín

Transform Your Habits

The Eyes and the Impossible

Dave Eggers

4.25

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Ferris

Kate DiCamillo

4.30

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes: A Legendary Painter, a Shocking Heist, and the Birth of a Global Celebrity

Nicholas Day

4.15

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The Lost Year

Katherine Marsh

4.50

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