29 Best childrens books like Charlotte and the Nutcracker: The True Story of a Girl Who Made Ballet History by Charlotte Nebres

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Charlotte and the Nutcracker: The True Story of a Girl Who Made Ballet History

By: Charlotte Nebres

3.75

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

A reimagined and modern take on the holiday favorite, this picture book weaves together the classic…

If you liked the childrens plot in Charlotte and the Nutcracker: The True Story of a Girl Who Made Ballet History by Charlotte Nebres , here is a list of 29 books like this:

1. A World of Cookies for Santa: Follow Santa's Tasty Trip Around the World

By: Susan Gal , None

3.42

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

A World of Cookies for Santa takes readers across the globe to see all the treats that await Santa … read more

Similar categories in Susan Gal's A World of Cookies for Santa: Follow Santa's Tasty Trip Around the World book and Charlotte Nebres's Charlotte and the Nutcracker: The True Story of a Girl Who Made Ballet History

2. The Nutcracker in Harlem

By: None

3.96

Format: 464 pages, Hardcover

This jazz-inspired reinvention of The Nutcracker is a worthy tribute to the dreamlike wonder and ma… read more

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3. 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

Similar categories in Vashti Harrison's Big book and Charlotte Nebres's Charlotte and the Nutcracker: The True Story of a Girl Who Made Ballet History

  • african american
  • picture books
  • childrens
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4. 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

Similar categories in Christopher Denise's Knight Owl (The Knight Owl Series, 1) book and Charlotte Nebres's Charlotte and the Nutcracker: The True Story of a Girl Who Made Ballet History

  • picture books
  • childrens
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5. 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

Similar categories in Lauren Emmons's No Cats in the Library book and Charlotte Nebres's Charlotte and the Nutcracker: The True Story of a Girl Who Made Ballet History

  • picture books
  • childrens
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6. 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 Charlotte Nebres's Charlotte and the Nutcracker: The True Story of a Girl Who Made Ballet History

  • cultural
  • picture books
  • childrens
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7. 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

Similar categories in Joanna Ho's Eyes That Speak to the Stars book and Charlotte Nebres's Charlotte and the Nutcracker: The True Story of a Girl Who Made Ballet History

  • cultural
  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of The Year We Learned to Fly by Jacqueline Woodson

8. The Year We Learned to Fly

By: Jacqueline Woodson

4.39

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Jacqueline Woodson and Rafael López’s highly anticipated companion to their #1 New York Times bests… read more

Similar categories in Jacqueline Woodson's The Year We Learned to Fly book and Charlotte Nebres's Charlotte and the Nutcracker: The True Story of a Girl Who Made Ballet History

  • cultural
  • african american
  • picture books
  • childrens
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9. 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

Similar categories in Nikole Hannah-Jones's The 1619 Project: Born on the Water book and Charlotte Nebres's Charlotte and the Nutcracker: The True Story of a Girl Who Made Ballet History

  • nonfiction
  • african american
  • picture books
  • childrens
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10. The Smart Cookie (The Food Group #5)

By: Jory John

4.31

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

This cookie has never felt like a smart cookie no matter how hard she tries, especially in comparis… read more

Similar categories in Jory John's The Smart Cookie (The Food Group #5) book and Charlotte Nebres's Charlotte and the Nutcracker: The True Story of a Girl Who Made Ballet History

  • picture books
  • childrens
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11. The Sour Grape (The Food Group #6)

By: Jory John

4.40

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

The Sour Grape holds grudges for every reason under the sun. Lime never returned a scarf they borro… read more

Similar categories in Jory John's The Sour Grape (The Food Group #6) book and Charlotte Nebres's Charlotte and the Nutcracker: The True Story of a Girl Who Made Ballet History

  • picture books
  • childrens
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12. There’s a Ghost in This House

By: Oliver Jeffers

4.43

Format: 44 pages, Hardcover

A captivating new picture book with interactive transparent pages, from world-renowned artist Olive… read more

Similar categories in Oliver Jeffers's There’s a Ghost in This House book and Charlotte Nebres's Charlotte and the Nutcracker: The True Story of a Girl Who Made Ballet History

  • picture books
  • childrens
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13. 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

Similar categories in Jason Reynolds's There Was a Party for Langston book and Charlotte Nebres's Charlotte and the Nutcracker: The True Story of a Girl Who Made Ballet History

  • biography
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • nonfiction
  • african american
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14. Love in the Library

By: Maggie Tokuda-Hall

4.47

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Set in an internment camp where the United States cruelly detained Japanese Americans during WWII a… read more

Similar categories in Maggie Tokuda-Hall's Love in the Library book and Charlotte Nebres's Charlotte and the Nutcracker: The True Story of a Girl Who Made Ballet History

  • picture books
  • childrens
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15. Lucky Duck

By: Greg Pizzoli

4.04

Format: 49 pages, Kindle Edition

From Geisel Award-winning author Greg Pizzoli comes a hilarious picture book about a duck who learn… read more

Similar categories in Greg Pizzoli's Lucky Duck book and Charlotte Nebres's Charlotte and the Nutcracker: The True Story of a Girl Who Made Ballet History

  • picture books
  • childrens
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16. Chez Bob (Chez Bob, 1)

By: Bob Shea

4.27

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

From the hilarious author of Who Wet My Pants?, Unicorn Thinks He's Pretty Great, and the Dinosaur … read more

Similar categories in Bob Shea's Chez Bob (Chez Bob, 1) book and Charlotte Nebres's Charlotte and the Nutcracker: The True Story of a Girl Who Made Ballet History

  • picture books
  • childrens
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17. 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 Charlotte Nebres's Charlotte and the Nutcracker: The True Story of a Girl Who Made Ballet History

  • cultural
  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of Leila, the Perfect Witch (The World of Gustavo, #2) by Flavia Z. Drago

18. Leila, the Perfect Witch (The World of Gustavo, #2)

By: Flavia Z. Drago

4.15

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

In this charming picture book from the author-illustrator of Gustavo, The Shy Ghost, a witch who is… read more

Similar categories in Flavia Z. Drago's Leila, the Perfect Witch (The World of Gustavo, #2) book and Charlotte Nebres's Charlotte and the Nutcracker: The True Story of a Girl Who Made Ballet History

  • holiday
  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of Stacey’s Extraordinary Words (The Stacey Stories) by Stacey Abrams

19. Stacey’s Extraordinary Words (The Stacey Stories)

By: Stacey Abrams

4.54

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

The debut picture book from iconic voting rights advocate and #1 New York Times bestselling author … read more

Similar categories in Stacey Abrams's Stacey’s Extraordinary Words (The Stacey Stories) book and Charlotte Nebres's Charlotte and the Nutcracker: The True Story of a Girl Who Made Ballet History

  • biography
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • nonfiction
  • womens
  • african american
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20. 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

Similar categories in Young Vo's Gibberish book and Charlotte Nebres's Charlotte and the Nutcracker: The True Story of a Girl Who Made Ballet History

  • cultural
  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of How Does Santa Go Down the Chimney? by Mac Barnett

21. How Does Santa Go Down the Chimney?

By: Mac Barnett

4.26

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

The beloved, multi-award-winning duo of Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen tackle a perennial question. … read more

Similar categories in Mac Barnett's How Does Santa Go Down the Chimney? book and Charlotte Nebres's Charlotte and the Nutcracker: The True Story of a Girl Who Made Ballet History

  • christmas
  • holiday
  • picture books
  • childrens
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22. Somewhere in the Bayou

By: Jerome Pumphrey

3.91

Format: 56 pages, Hardcover

Simple, subtle, and drolly funny, the Pumphrey brothers’ newest picture book is a layered explorati… read more

Similar categories in Jerome Pumphrey's Somewhere in the Bayou book and Charlotte Nebres's Charlotte and the Nutcracker: The True Story of a Girl Who Made Ballet History

  • picture books
  • childrens
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23. Once Upon a Book

By: Grace Lin

4.21

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

From Caldecott and Newbery Honoree Grace Lin and bestselling author Kate Messner comes a modern fol… read more

Similar categories in Grace Lin's Once Upon a Book book and Charlotte Nebres's Charlotte and the Nutcracker: The True Story of a Girl Who Made Ballet History

  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of The Little Kid with the Big Green Hand by Matthew Gray Gubler

24. The Little Kid with the Big Green Hand

By: Matthew Gray Gubler

4.68

Format: 224 pages, Hardcover

Join two unlikely friends, Chuck and Lenore, as they embark on a surreal journey of self-discovery … read more

Similar categories in Matthew Gray Gubler's The Little Kid with the Big Green Hand book and Charlotte Nebres's Charlotte and the Nutcracker: The True Story of a Girl Who Made Ballet History

  • picture books
  • childrens
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25. Magnolia Flower

By: Zora Neale Hurston

4.15

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

From beloved African American folklorist Zora Neale Hurston comes a moving adaptation by National B… read more

Similar categories in Zora Neale Hurston's Magnolia Flower book and Charlotte Nebres's Charlotte and the Nutcracker: The True Story of a Girl Who Made Ballet History

  • african american
  • picture books
  • childrens
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26. Snow Globe Wishes

By: Erin Dealey

3.70

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

2019 Top 20 Goodreads Choice Awards As the worst snow storm of the year rolls in, one family hunker… read more

Similar categories in Erin Dealey's Snow Globe Wishes book and Charlotte Nebres's Charlotte and the Nutcracker: The True Story of a Girl Who Made Ballet History

  • cultural
  • childrens
  • holiday
  • picture books
  • christmas
Cover of Charlotte and the Nutcracker: The True Story of a Girl Who Made Ballet History by Charlotte Nebres

27. Charlotte and the Nutcracker: The True Story of a Girl Who Made Ballet History

By: Charlotte Nebres

3.75

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

A reimagined and modern take on the holiday favorite, this picture book weaves together the classic… read more

Similar categories in Charlotte Nebres's Charlotte and the Nutcracker: The True Story of a Girl Who Made Ballet History book and Charlotte Nebres's Charlotte and the Nutcracker: The True Story of a Girl Who Made Ballet History

  • new york
  • cultural
  • biography
  • childrens
  • holiday
  • picture books
  • christmas
  • nonfiction
  • womens
  • african american
Cover of Oona and the Shark (Oona, 2) by Kelly DiPucchio

28. Oona and the Shark (Oona, 2)

By: Kelly DiPucchio

4.02

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

The big sea's littlest mischief-maker, Oona, is back in another delightful tale from New York Times… read more

Similar categories in Kelly DiPucchio's Oona and the Shark (Oona, 2) book and Charlotte Nebres's Charlotte and the Nutcracker: The True Story of a Girl Who Made Ballet History

  • african american
  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of Fox: A Circle of Life Story by Isabel Thomas

29. Fox: A Circle of Life Story

By: Isabel Thomas

4.12

Format: 47 pages, Hardcover

In the frost-covered forest of early spring, fox is on a mission to find food for her three cubs. A… read more

Similar categories in Isabel Thomas's Fox: A Circle of Life Story book and Charlotte Nebres's Charlotte and the Nutcracker: The True Story of a Girl Who Made Ballet History

  • nonfiction
  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of The Kindest Red (The Proudest Blue #2) by Ibtihaj Muhammad

30. The Kindest Red (The Proudest Blue #2)

By: Ibtihaj Muhammad

4.30

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

The sequel to the acclaimed New York Times bestseller The Proudest Blue shows the power of friendsh… read more

Similar categories in Ibtihaj Muhammad's The Kindest Red (The Proudest Blue #2) book and Charlotte Nebres's Charlotte and the Nutcracker: The True Story of a Girl Who Made Ballet History

  • cultural
  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of Carla and the Christmas Cornbread by Carla Hall

31. Carla and the Christmas Cornbread

By: Carla Hall

4.09

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

In this heartwarming tale inspired by her childhood, superstar chef and TV host Carla Hall shares t… read more

Similar categories in Carla Hall's Carla and the Christmas Cornbread book and Charlotte Nebres's Charlotte and the Nutcracker: The True Story of a Girl Who Made Ballet History

  • christmas
  • holiday
  • picture books
  • childrens

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The 1619 Project: Born on the Water

Nikole Hannah-Jones

4.69

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There Was a Party for Langston

Jason Reynolds

4.48

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Stacey’s Extraordinary Words (The Stacey Stories)

Stacey Abrams

4.54

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3.75

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Big

Vashti Harrison

4.66

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Hot Dog

Doug Salati

4.29

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4.51

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Berry Song

Michaela Goade

4.43

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