28 must-read picture books books like The Wave by Tyler Charlton

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The Wave

By: Tyler Charlton

4.33

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

When a boy is swept up in a wave of sadness, he finds himself tumbling. But when he remembers that …

If you liked the picture books plot in The Wave by Tyler Charlton , here is a list of 28 books like this:

1. Cry, Heart, But Never Break

By: Glenn Ringtved , None , None

5.00

Format: 30 pages, Hardcover

Aware their grandmother is gravely ill, four siblings make a pact to keep death from taking her awa… read more

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2. 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
  • emotion
  • mental health
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3. Good Different

By: Meg Eden Kuyatt

4.52

Format: 288 pages, Hardcover

A extraordinary novel-in-verse about a neurodivergent girl who comes to understand and celebrate he… read more

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  • childrens
  • mental health
"Fight for words, even if it's hard."

-Meg Eden Kuyatt, Good Different

"You may have different needs than some folks in your class, but that doesn't make you the ­«wrong» version and other people the «normal» version. You are Selah. And you are not the only one feeling t…"

-Meg Eden Kuyatt, Good Different

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4. Out of a Jar

By: Deborah Marcero

4.41

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

This highly anticipated follow-up to the critically acclaimed and bestselling picture book In a Jar… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • emotion
  • mental health
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5. 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

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  • picture books
  • childrens
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6. Do You Remember?

By: Sydney Smith

4.26

Format: 45 pages, Kindle Edition

From the creator of Small in the City and the illustrator of Town Is by the Sea and Sidewalk Flower… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • emotion
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7. Bunny & Tree

By: Balint Zsako

4.38

Format: 184 pages, Hardcover

A gorgeous wordless adventure story about a rabbit and a tree, their surprising friendship, and the… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
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8. The Three Little Guinea Pigs

By: Erica S. Perl

4.03

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Once upon a time there were three little pigs... three little guinea pigs!Their names were Rosie, M… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
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9. Eyes That Weave the World's Wonders

By: Joanna Ho

4.53

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

From  New York Times  bestselling Joanna Ho, of Eyes that Kiss in the Corners, and award-winning ed… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
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10. The Fire of Stars: The Life and Brilliance of the Woman Who Discovered What Stars Are Made Of

By: Kirsten W. Larson

4.35

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

A poetic picture book celebrating the life and scientific discoveries of the groundbreaking astrono… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
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11. Hidden Gem

By: Linda Liu

3.61

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

THIS BOOK ROCKS !! (It also happens to be about a rock...) Prepare to fall in love with this de… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
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12. Too Many Golems

By: Jane Yolen

3.89

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Award-winning author Jane Yolen brings us a delightfully humorous tale inspired by Jewish folklore … read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
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13. Say My Name

By: Joanna Ho

4.22

Format: None pages, None

"In moving, lyrical prose, the book celebrates the beauty and sounds of each name alongside their c… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
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14. Finn's Little Fibs (Big Bright Feelings)

By: Tom Percival

4.20

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

What happens when one little lie turns into a big problem? From the creator of Ruby Finds a Worry c… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • emotion
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15. Alice Waters Cooks Up a Food Revolution

By: Diane Stanley

3.84

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

From the team behind the acclaimed Ada Lovelace, Poet of Science comes a delicious and “lively” ( B… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
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16. Laolao's Dumplings

By: Dane Liu

4.31

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

Millie loves to help LaoLao cook, especially her favorite dish. Dumplings! They gather fresh ingred… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
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17. The Wave

By: Tyler Charlton

4.33

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

When a boy is swept up in a wave of sadness, he finds himself tumbling. But when he remembers that … read more

Similar categories in Tyler Charlton's The Wave book and Tyler Charlton's The Wave

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • mental health
  • kids
  • emotion
Cover of A Sweet New Year for Ren by Michelle  Sterling

18. A Sweet New Year for Ren

By: Michelle Sterling

4.10

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Celebrate the Lunar New Year through a young girl’s family traditions in this charming picture book… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
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19. What Rosa Brought

By: Jacob Sager Weinstein

4.38

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Author Jacob Sager Weinstein and New York Times bestselling illustrator Eliza Wheeler deliver a stu… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
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20. I Have a Question

By: Andrew Arnold

3.88

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

From rising picture book star Andrew Arnold comes I Have a Question , a book for anyone who’s ever … read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
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21. Here: I Can Be Mindful

By: Ally Condie

3.88

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

In her debut picture book, Ally Condie introduces children to mindfulness and being grounded in the… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • emotion
  • mental health
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22. My Name

By: Supriya Kelkar

4.31

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

My Name is an inspiring picture book that encourages kids to celebrate themselves and all the thing… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
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23. How This Book Got Red

By: Margaret Chiu Greanias

4.20

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

In this clever picture book tale about the power of representation, a red panda decides to write he… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
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24. A Gift For Nai Nai

By: Kim-Hoa Ung

4.51

Format: None pages, None

Lyn Lyn's beloved Nai Nai has a birthday party approaching! All Lyn Lyn wants to do is make a lucky… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
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25. The Yellow Áo Dài

By: Hanh Bui

4.28

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Lovingly illustrated by Minnie Phan, Hanh Bui’s debut picture book, The Yellow Áo Dài , is a warm s… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
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26. Ash's Cabin

By: Jen Wang

4.27

Format: 320 pages, Paperback

Ash has always felt alone. Adults ignore the climate crisis. Other kids Ash’s age are more inter… read more

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27. A Story No One Has Ever Heard Before

By: Avi Steinberg

3.53

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

This hilarious and imaginative debut picture book from The New Yorker cartoonist Avi Steinberg enco… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
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28. Just What to Do

By: Kyle Lukoff

4.50

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

When you see someone sad, it's only natural to want to cheer them up. But how? Some people like… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • emotion
Cover of Nothing Ever Happens on a Gray Day by Grant Snider

29. Nothing Ever Happens on a Gray Day

By: Grant Snider

4.11

Format: 44 pages, Kindle Edition

With fantastic bursts of color and lyricism, Grant Snider explores the extraordinary within the ord… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
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30. The Unwelcome Surprise

By: Olga Herrera

4.08

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

Perfect for fans of Something's Wrong! and Can I Be Your Dog?, this charmingly funny new baby story… read more

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  • picture books
Cover of Invader from Mars: The Truth About Babies by Peggy Robbins Janousky

31. Invader from Mars: The Truth About Babies

By: Peggy Robbins Janousky

3.80

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

A hilarious new sibling story that ends with an out-of-this-world twist, for fans of Wolfie the Bun… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens

28 Top childrens books like The Wave by Tyler Charlton

Transform Your Habits

Big

Vashti Harrison

4.66

Transform Your Habits

Good Different

Meg Eden Kuyatt

4.52

Transform Your Habits

Out of a Jar

Deborah Marcero

4.41

Transform Your Habits

How Does Santa Go Down the Chimney?

Mac Barnett

4.26

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23 Best fiction books like A Sweet New Year for Ren by Michelle Sterling

Transform Your Habits

Big

Vashti Harrison

4.66

Transform Your Habits

Hot Dog

Doug Salati

4.29

Transform Your Habits

Knight Owl (The Knight Owl Series, 1)

Christopher Denise

4.51

Transform Your Habits

Berry Song

Michaela Goade

4.43

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