29 Top picture books books like Parker Looks Up: An Extraordinary Moment by Parker Curry

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Parker Looks Up: An Extraordinary Moment

By: Parker Curry

4.40

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

A New York Times bestseller! A visit to Washington, DC’s National Portrait Gallery forever alter…

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Cover of Ish (Creatrilogy) by Peter H. Reynolds

1. Ish (Creatrilogy)

By: Peter H. Reynolds

4.39

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

A creative spirit learns that thinking “ish-ly” is far more wonderful than “getting it right” in th… read more

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  • art
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • inspirational
Cover of Last Stop on Market Street by Matt de la Peña, Christian Robinson

2. Last Stop on Market Street

By: Matt de la Peña , Christian Robinson

4.30

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

"Sometimes when you're surrounded by dirt, CJ, you're a better witness for what's beautiful." CJ… read more

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  • cultural
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • african american
  • storytime
"He wondered how his nana always found beautiful where he never even thought to look."

-Matt de la Peña, Last Stop on Market Street

"Sometimes when you're surrounded by dirt...you're a better witness for what's beautiful."

-Matt de la Peña, Last Stop on Market Street

"Nana, how come we don't got a car?' 'Boy, what do we need a car for? We got a bus that breathes fire, and old Mr. Daniels, who always has a trick for you."

-Matt de la Peña, Last Stop on Market Street

Cover of Be Kind (Be Kind, 1) by Pat Zietlow Miller, Jen Hill

3. Be Kind (Be Kind, 1)

By: Pat Zietlow Miller , Jen Hill

4.47

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

A picture book about the power of kindness. When Tanisha spills grape juice all over her new dre… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • storytime
Cover of Creepy Carrots! by None, Peter  Brown

4. Creepy Carrots!

By: None , Peter Brown

4.29

Format: 288 pages, Hardcover

The Twilight Zone comes to the carrot patch in this clever picture book parable about a rabbit who … read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • storytime
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5. Journey (Journey Trilogy #1)

By: Aaron Becker

4.37

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Follow a girl on an elaborate flight of fancy in a wondrously illustrated, wordless picture book ab… read more

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  • art
  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of Dragons Love Tacos by Adam Rubin, Daniel Salmieri

6. Dragons Love Tacos

By: Adam Rubin , Daniel Salmieri

4.19

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

This scrumptious New York Times bestseller has a whole lot of kick!Dragons love tacos. They love ch… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • storytime

7. Extra Yarn

By: Mac Barnett , Jon Klassen

3.88

Format: 144 pages, Hardcover

This looks like an ordinary box full of ordinary yarn. But it turns out it isn't. read more

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8. Firebird: Ballerina Misty Copeland Shows a Young Girl How to Dance Like the Firebird

By: Misty Copeland , Christopher Myers

4.11

Format: None pages, Hardcover

In her debut picture book, Misty Copeland tells the story of a young girl--an every girl--whose con… read more

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9. 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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  • african american
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • storytime
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10. 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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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • storytime
Cover of The Big Cheese (The Food Group, #7) by Jory John

11. The Big Cheese (The Food Group, #7)

By: Jory John

4.17

Format: 40 pages, Kindle Edition

The Big Cheese is the best at everything, and brags about it, too. When the annual Cheese-cathlon c… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • storytime
Cover of Knight Owl (The Knight Owl Series, 1) by Christopher Denise

12. 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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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • storytime
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13. Sulwe

By: Lupita Nyong'o

4.66

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

A New York Times bestseller! From Academy Award–winning actress Lupita Nyong’o comes a powerful,… read more

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  • cultural
  • african american
  • picture books
  • childrens
"Mama asked, "What is your name?" "Sulwe," she muttered. "And what doe sit mean?" "Star," Sulwe whispered. "Brightness is not in your skin, my love. Brightness is just who you are. As for beauty," Mam…"

-Lupita Nyong'o, Sulwe

Cover of The 1619 Project: Born on the Water by Nikole Hannah-Jones

14. The 1619 Project: Born on the Water

By: Nikole Hannah-Jones

4.69

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

The 1619 Project’s lyrical picture book in verse chronicles the consequences of slavery and the his… read more

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  • nonfiction
  • african american
  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of Creepy Crayon! by Aaron Reynolds

15. 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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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • storytime
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16. 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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  • cultural
  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of Eyes that Kiss in the Corners by Joanna Ho

17. 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

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  • cultural
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • 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

Cover of Mel Fell by Corey R. Tabor

18. 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

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • storytime
Cover of We Are Water Protectors: (Caldecott Medal Winner) by Carole Lindstrom

19. We Are Water Protectors: (Caldecott Medal Winner)

By: Carole Lindstrom

4.51

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Inspired by the many Indigenous-led movements across North America, We Are Water Protectors issues … read more

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  • nonfiction
  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of Wild Blue: Taming a Big-Kid Bike by Dashka Slater

20. Wild Blue: Taming a Big-Kid Bike

By: Dashka Slater

4.28

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

In a charming take on a milestone moment, a young girl summons a cowpoke's courage to tame her inti… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • storytime
Cover of Remember by Joy Harjo

21. 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

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  • art
  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of Just One Flake by Travis Jonker

22. Just One Flake

By: Travis Jonker

4.00

Format: 48 pages, Kindle Edition

Just One Flake is a hilarious celebration of wintertime, curiosity, and outdoor play in this author… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • storytime
Cover of Hair Love by Matthew A. Cherry

23. 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

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  • cultural
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • african american
  • storytime
Cover of Julián Is a Mermaid by Jessica     Love

24. Julián Is a Mermaid

By: Jessica Love

4.51

Format: 80 pages, Hardcover

In an exuberant picture book, a glimpse of costumed mermaids leaves one boy flooded with wonder and… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • storytime
Cover of A Place Inside of Me: A Poem to Heal the Heart by Zetta Elliott

25. A Place Inside of Me: A Poem to Heal the Heart

By: Zetta Elliott

4.40

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

In this poem, a Black child explores his shifting emotions throughout the year. There is a place in… read more

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  • african american
  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of Our Table by Peter H. Reynolds

26. Our Table

By: Peter H. Reynolds

4.25

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

Creative visionary of The Word Collector, Happy Dreamer, and The Dot, #1 New York Times bestseller … read more

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  • art
  • picture books
  • childrens
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27. The Artivist

By: Nikkolas Smith

4.34

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

An inspiring picture book about how children can combine art and activism in their daily lives. "T… read more

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  • art
  • childrens
  • inspirational
  • picture books
  • african american
  • storytime
Cover of Parker Looks Up: An Extraordinary Moment by Parker Curry

28. Parker Looks Up: An Extraordinary Moment

By: Parker Curry

4.40

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

A New York Times bestseller! A visit to Washington, DC’s National Portrait Gallery forever alter… read more

Similar categories in Parker Curry's Parker Looks Up: An Extraordinary Moment book and Parker Curry's Parker Looks Up: An Extraordinary Moment

  • cultural
  • art
  • childrens
  • inspirational
  • feminism
  • picture books
  • museums
  • nonfiction
  • african american
  • storytime
Cover of Mae Among the Stars by Roda Ahmed

29. Mae Among the Stars

By: Roda Ahmed

4.24

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Inspired by the life of the first African American woman to travel in space, Mae Jemison. When L… read more

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  • childrens
  • picture books
  • nonfiction
  • african american
  • storytime
Cover of We Could Fly by Rhiannon Giddens

30. We Could Fly

By: Rhiannon Giddens

4.14

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

A Coretta Scott King–John Steptoe New Talent Illustrator Award Winner In a companion to Build a … read more

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  • african american
  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of Purple Up!: We Salute Our Friends by Sarah Lynn Scheerger

31. Purple Up!: We Salute Our Friends

By: Sarah Lynn Scheerger

3.95

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

While military parents are away serving and protecting, their children are at home, taking care of … read more

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  • picture books

28 must-read childrens books like Parker Looks Up: An Extraordinary Moment by Parker Curry

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Ish (Creatrilogy)

Peter H. Reynolds

4.39

Transform Your Habits

Last Stop on Market Street

Matt de la Peña , Christian Robinson

4.30

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Be Kind (Be Kind, 1)

Pat Zietlow Miller , Jen Hill

4.47

Transform Your Habits

Creepy Carrots!

None , Peter Brown

4.29

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Vashti Harrison

4.66

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Hot Dog

Doug Salati

4.29

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Christopher Denise

4.51

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Michaela Goade

4.43

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