11 best-selling juvenile books like Bright Star by Yuyi Morales

Cover of Bright Star by Yuyi Morales

Bright Star

By: Yuyi Morales

4.10

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Yuyi Morales weaves the tale of a fawn making her way through a landscape that is dangerous, beauti…

If you liked the juvenile plot in Bright Star by Yuyi Morales , here is a list of 11 books like this:

Cover of The Night Gardener by Terry Fan, Eric Fan

1. The Night Gardener

By: Terry Fan , Eric Fan

3.47

Format: 288 pages, Hardcover

One day, William discovers that the tree outside his window has been sculpted into a wise owl. In t… read more

Similar categories in Terry Fan's The Night Gardener book and Yuyi Morales's Bright Star

  • nature
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction

2. Big Red Lollipop

By: Sophie Blackall , Rukhsana Khan

4.09

Format: None pages, Hardcover

Rubina has been invited to her first birthday party, and her mother, Ami, insists that she bring he… read more

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3. 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

Similar categories in Doug Salati's Hot Dog book and Yuyi Morales's Bright Star

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • animals
  • fiction
  • nature
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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 Yuyi Morales's Bright Star

  • cultural
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • family
  • fiction
  • nature
  • 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 Yuyi Morales's Bright Star

  • cultural
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • family
  • fiction
Cover of Inside Cat by Brendan Wenzel

6. Inside Cat

By: Brendan Wenzel

3.78

Format: 34 pages, Hardcover

Told in rhyming text, Inside Cat views the world through many windows, watching the birds, squirrel… read more

Similar categories in Brendan Wenzel's Inside Cat book and Yuyi Morales's Bright Star

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • animals
  • fiction
  • juvenile
Cover of It Fell from the Sky by Terry Fan

7. It Fell from the Sky

By: Terry Fan

4.20

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

A picture book about community, art, the importance of giving back—and the wonder that fell from th… read more

Similar categories in Terry Fan's It Fell from the Sky book and Yuyi Morales's Bright Star

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • animals
  • fiction
  • nature
  • juvenile
Cover of Eyes that Kiss in the Corners by Joanna Ho

8. 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 Yuyi Morales's Bright Star

  • cultural
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • family
  • fiction
"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

9. 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 Yuyi Morales's Bright Star

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • animals
  • fiction
  • nature
  • juvenile
Cover of Change Sings: a Children's Anthem by Amanda Gorman

10. Change Sings: a Children's Anthem

By: Amanda Gorman

4.56

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

A lyrical picture book debut from Youth Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman and illustrator Loren Long … read more

Similar categories in Amanda Gorman's Change Sings: a Children's Anthem book and Yuyi Morales's Bright Star

  • cultural
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • social justice
  • fiction
"I can hear change humming In its loudest, proudest song. I don’t fear change coming, And so I sing along."

-Amanda Gorman, Change Sings: a Children's Anthem

"I hum with a hundred hearts, Each of us lifting a hand. I use my strengths and my smarts, Take a knee to make a stand."

-Amanda Gorman, Change Sings: a Children's Anthem

Cover of Thank You, Omu! (Caldecott Honor Book) by Oge Mora

11. 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 Yuyi Morales's Bright Star

  • cultural
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • family
  • fiction
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12. Powwow Day

By: Traci Sorell

4.28

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Eight-year-old River is recovering from illness and can't dance at the powwow this year. Will she e… read more

Similar categories in Traci Sorell's Powwow Day book and Yuyi Morales's Bright Star

  • cultural
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • family
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13. Wonder Walkers

By: Micha Archer

4.19

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Micha Archer's detailed collages give readers an outlook on the splendors of nature. When two cu… read more

Similar categories in Micha Archer's Wonder Walkers book and Yuyi Morales's Bright Star

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • nature
  • juvenile
"Is rain the day's tears? Is the moon the world's night light? I wonder. Me too."

-Micha Archer, Wonder Walkers

Cover of Nina: A Story of Nina Simone by Traci N. Todd

14. Nina: A Story of Nina Simone

By: Traci N. Todd

4.50

Format: 56 pages, Hardcover

This picture book biography tells the story of little Eunice who grew up to become the acclaimed si… read more

Similar categories in Traci N. Todd's Nina: A Story of Nina Simone book and Yuyi Morales's Bright Star

  • social justice
  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of Have You Ever Seen a Flower? by Shawn   Harris

15. 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 Yuyi Morales's Bright Star

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • nature
  • juvenile
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16. Outside, Inside

By: LeUyen Pham

4.47

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

From Caldecott honoree LeUyen Pham, Outside, Inside is a moving picture book celebrating essential … read more

Similar categories in LeUyen Pham's Outside, Inside book and Yuyi Morales's Bright Star

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • family
  • fiction
  • juvenile
Cover of Soul Food Sunday by Winsome Bingham

17. Soul Food Sunday

By: Winsome Bingham

4.38

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

Granny teaches her grandson to cook the family meal in this celebration of food, traditions, and ga… read more

Similar categories in Winsome Bingham's Soul Food Sunday book and Yuyi Morales's Bright Star

  • cultural
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • family
  • fiction
  • juvenile
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18. I Am the Subway

By: Kim Hyo-eun

4.18

Format: 52 pages, Hardcover

A cinematic journey through the Seoul subway that masterfully portrays the many unique lives we tra… read more

Similar categories in Kim Hyo-eun's I Am the Subway book and Yuyi Morales's Bright Star

  • cultural
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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19. 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 Yuyi Morales's Bright Star

  • cultural
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • spanish literature
  • social justice
  • fiction
  • family
  • juvenile
Cover of Wishes by Mượn Thị Văn

20. Wishes

By: Mượn Thị Văn

4.50

Format: 34 pages, Hardcover

A reflection on immigration, family, and home.Wishes tells the honest story about one Vietnamese fa… read more

Similar categories in Mượn Thị Văn's Wishes book and Yuyi Morales's Bright Star

  • cultural
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • family
  • fiction
  • juvenile
Cover of Bright Star by Yuyi Morales

21. Bright Star

By: Yuyi Morales

4.10

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Yuyi Morales weaves the tale of a fawn making her way through a landscape that is dangerous, beauti… read more

Similar categories in Yuyi Morales's Bright Star book and Yuyi Morales's Bright Star

  • cultural
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • animals
  • spanish literature
  • social justice
  • fiction
  • family
  • nature
  • juvenile

18 Top fiction books like Bright Star by Yuyi Morales

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The Night Gardener

Terry Fan , Eric Fan

3.47

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Hot Dog

Doug Salati

4.29

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Berry Song

Michaela Goade

4.43

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Watercress

Andrea Wang

4.53

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19 Top fiction books like It Fell from the Sky by Terry Fan

Transform Your Habits

Knight Owl (The Knight Owl Series, 1)

Christopher Denise

4.51

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Berry Song

Michaela Goade

4.43

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The Scarecrow

Beth Ferry

4.51

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Inside Cat

Brendan Wenzel

3.78

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