12 Top realistic fiction books like Ambitious Girl (Ambitious Girl, 1) by Meena Harris

Cover of Ambitious Girl (Ambitious Girl, 1) by Meena Harris

Ambitious Girl (Ambitious Girl, 1)

By: Meena Harris

4.20

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Anyone who's ever been underestimated or overshadowed will find inspiration in this empowering new …

If you liked the realistic fiction plot in Ambitious Girl (Ambitious Girl, 1) by Meena Harris , here is a list of 12 books like this:

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1. Mother Bruce

By: Ryan T. Higgins

3.83

Format: 95 pages, Hardcover

Bruce the bear likes to keep to himself. That, and eat eggs. But when his hard-boiled goose eggs tu… read more

Similar categories in Ryan T. Higgins's Mother Bruce book and Meena Harris's Ambitious Girl (Ambitious Girl, 1)

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • family
  • fiction
  • storytime

2. Stand Tall, Molly Lou Melon

By: David Catrow , Patty Lovell

2.92

Format: None pages, Hardcover

Molly Lou Melon is different, but this doesn't slow her down. 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 Meena Harris's Ambitious Girl (Ambitious Girl, 1)

  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • storytime
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4. 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

Similar categories in Lupita Nyong'o's Sulwe book and Meena Harris's Ambitious Girl (Ambitious Girl, 1)

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • family
  • fiction
  • african american
"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 Smart Cookie (The Food Group #5) by Jory John

5. 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 Meena Harris's Ambitious Girl (Ambitious Girl, 1)

  • storytime
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of We Don't Eat Our Classmates (Penelope Rex, #1) by Ryan T.  Higgins

6. We Don't Eat Our Classmates (Penelope Rex, #1)

By: Ryan T. Higgins

4.51

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Penelope the dinosaur starts school, but it’s hard to make friends when her classmates are so delic… read more

Similar categories in Ryan T. Higgins's We Don't Eat Our Classmates (Penelope Rex, #1) book and Meena Harris's Ambitious Girl (Ambitious Girl, 1)

  • storytime
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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7. 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 Meena Harris's Ambitious Girl (Ambitious Girl, 1)

  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • family
  • fiction
  • 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

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8. 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 Meena Harris's Ambitious Girl (Ambitious Girl, 1)

  • childrens
  • inspirational
  • picture books
  • social justice
  • fiction
  • african american
"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 Milo Imagines the World by Matt de la Peña

9. Milo Imagines the World

By: Matt de la Peña

4.49

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Milo is on a long subway ride with his older sister. To pass the time, he studies the faces around … read more

Similar categories in Matt de la Peña's Milo Imagines the World book and Meena Harris's Ambitious Girl (Ambitious Girl, 1)

  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • social justice
  • fiction
  • family
  • african american
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10. Amy Wu and the Perfect Bao

By: Kat Zhang

4.32

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Meet the funny, fierce, and fearless Amy Wu, who is determined to make a perfect bao bun today. Can… read more

Similar categories in Kat Zhang's Amy Wu and the Perfect Bao book and Meena Harris's Ambitious Girl (Ambitious Girl, 1)

  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • family
  • fiction
  • storytime
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11. The Proudest Blue

By: Ibtihaj Muhammad

4.56

Format: 36 pages, Hardcover

A powerful, vibrantly illustrated story about the first day of school–and two sisters on one’s firs… read more

Similar categories in Ibtihaj Muhammad's The Proudest Blue book and Meena Harris's Ambitious Girl (Ambitious Girl, 1)

  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • family
  • fiction
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12. 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

Similar categories in Matthew A. Cherry's Hair Love book and Meena Harris's Ambitious Girl (Ambitious Girl, 1)

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

13. 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

Similar categories in Jessica Love's Julián Is a Mermaid book and Meena Harris's Ambitious Girl (Ambitious Girl, 1)

  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • family
  • fiction
  • storytime
Cover of All the Way to the Top: How One Girl's Fight for Americans with Disabilities Changed Everything (Inspiring Activism and Diversity Book About Children with Special Needs) by Annette Bay Pimentel

14. All the Way to the Top: How One Girl's Fight for Americans with Disabilities Changed Everything (Inspiring Activism and Diversity Book About Children with Special Needs)

By: Annette Bay Pimentel

4.39

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Experience the true story of lifelong activist Jennifer Keelan-Chaffins and her participation in th… read more

Similar categories in Annette Bay Pimentel's All the Way to the Top: How One Girl's Fight for Americans with Disabilities Changed Everything (Inspiring Activism and Diversity Book About Children with Special Needs) book and Meena Harris's Ambitious Girl (Ambitious Girl, 1)

  • social justice
  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of Ruby Finds a Worry (Big Bright Feelings) by Tom Percival

15. Ruby Finds a Worry (Big Bright Feelings)

By: Tom Percival

4.52

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

A sensitive and reassuring story about what to do when a worry won't leave you alone. Meet Ruby… read more

Similar categories in Tom Percival's Ruby Finds a Worry (Big Bright Feelings) book and Meena Harris's Ambitious Girl (Ambitious Girl, 1)

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • african american
  • storytime
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16. Potato Pants!

By: Laurie Keller

4.05

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

A potato and his eggplant nemesis struggle to find the perfect pants in this hilarious, heartwarmin… read more

Similar categories in Laurie Keller's Potato Pants! book and Meena Harris's Ambitious Girl (Ambitious Girl, 1)

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

17. 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 Meena Harris's Ambitious Girl (Ambitious Girl, 1)

  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • family
  • fiction
Cover of Just Help!: How to Build a Better World by Sonia Sotomayor

18. Just Help!: How to Build a Better World

By: Sonia Sotomayor

4.09

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

From the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Just Ask! comes a fun and meaningful story abou… read more

Similar categories in Sonia Sotomayor's Just Help!: How to Build a Better World book and Meena Harris's Ambitious Girl (Ambitious Girl, 1)

  • childrens
  • inspirational
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • social justice
  • fiction
Cover of Ambitious Girl (Ambitious Girl, 1) by Meena Harris

19. Ambitious Girl (Ambitious Girl, 1)

By: Meena Harris

4.20

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Anyone who's ever been underestimated or overshadowed will find inspiration in this empowering new … read more

Similar categories in Meena Harris's Ambitious Girl (Ambitious Girl, 1) book and Meena Harris's Ambitious Girl (Ambitious Girl, 1)

  • childrens
  • inspirational
  • feminism
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • social justice
  • fiction
  • family
  • african american
  • storytime
Cover of We Are Here (An All Because You Matter Book) by Tami Charles

20. We Are Here (An All Because You Matter Book)

By: Tami Charles

4.24

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

An empowering follow-up to New York Times bestselling picture book All Because You Matter that cele… read more

Similar categories in Tami Charles's We Are Here (An All Because You Matter Book) book and Meena Harris's Ambitious Girl (Ambitious Girl, 1)

  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • social justice
  • african american
Cover of Just Ask!: Be Different, Be Brave, Be You by Sonia Sotomayor

21. Just Ask!: Be Different, Be Brave, Be You

By: Sonia Sotomayor

4.49

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Feeling different, especially as a kid, can be tough. But in the same way that different types of p… read more

Similar categories in Sonia Sotomayor's Just Ask!: Be Different, Be Brave, Be You book and Meena Harris's Ambitious Girl (Ambitious Girl, 1)

  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • inspirational

17 Top fiction books like Ambitious Girl (Ambitious Girl, 1) by Meena Harris

Transform Your Habits

Mother Bruce

Ryan T. Higgins

3.83

Transform Your Habits

Hot Dog

Doug Salati

4.29

Transform Your Habits

Sulwe

Lupita Nyong'o

4.66

Transform Your Habits

The Smart Cookie (The Food Group #5)

Jory John

4.31

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16 best-selling fiction books like Potato Pants! by Laurie Keller

Transform Your Habits

Creepy Carrots!

None , Peter Brown

4.29

Transform Your Habits

Knuffle Bunny Too: A Case of Mistaken Identity (Knuffle Bunny, #2)

Mo Willems

4.03

Transform Your Habits

Penguin Problems

Lane Smith , Jory John

4.00

Transform Your Habits

The Big Cheese (The Food Group, #7)

Jory John

4.17

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