14 Best realistic fiction books like Kaia and the Bees by Maribeth Boelts

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Kaia and the Bees

By: Maribeth Boelts

3.87

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

The author of Those Shoes and an award-winning illustrator team up for the story of a girl who trie…

If you liked the realistic fiction plot in Kaia and the Bees by Maribeth Boelts , here is a list of 14 books like this:

Cover of Last Stop on Market Street by Matt de la Peña, Christian Robinson

1. 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

Similar categories in Matt de la Peña's Last Stop on Market Street book and Maribeth Boelts's Kaia and the Bees

  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • family
  • 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

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2. Sam and Dave Dig a Hole

By: Mac Barnett , Jon Klassen

4.17

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

With perfect pacing, the multi-award-winning, New York Times best-selling team of Mac Barnett and J… read more

Similar categories in Mac Barnett's Sam and Dave Dig a Hole book and Maribeth Boelts's Kaia and the Bees

  • animals
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • storytime
Cover of My Father's Dragon (My Father's Dragon, #1) by Ruth Stiles Gannett

3. My Father's Dragon (My Father's Dragon, #1)

By: Ruth Stiles Gannett

3.70

Format: 168 pages, Paperback

Elmer Elevator (narrator's father as a boy) runs away with an old alley cat to rescue a flying baby… read more

Similar categories in Ruth Stiles Gannett's My Father's Dragon (My Father's Dragon, #1) book and Maribeth Boelts's Kaia and the Bees

  • childrens
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4. Dr. Seuss's ABC: An Amazing Alphabet Book!

By: Dr. Seuss

4.25

Format: None pages, Board Book

From Aunt Annie's Alligator to Zizzer-Zazzer-Zuzz, this sturdy board book version of Dr. Seuss's AB… read more

Similar categories in Dr. Seuss's Dr. Seuss's ABC: An Amazing Alphabet Book! book and Maribeth Boelts's Kaia and the Bees

  • picture books
  • childrens

5. Mango, Abuela, and Me

By: Angela Dominguez , Meg Medina

4.12

Format: 440 pages, Hardcover

When a little girl's far-away grandmother comes to stay, love and patience transcend language in a … read more

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6. Young Cam Jansen and the Double Beach Mystery (Young Cam Jansen Mysteries, #8)

By: David A. Adler , Susanna Natti

4.09

Format: 315 pages, Paperback

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7. Inch by Inch

By: Leo Lionni

3.28

Format: 5 pages, Paperback

Can a song be measured? Meet a winning, winsome inchworm, proud of his ability to measure anything … read more

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8. Mercy Watson Goes for a Ride (Mercy Watson #2)

By: Chris Van Dusen , Kate DiCamillo

3.22

Format: 111 pages, Hardcover

Mr. and Mrs. Watson's porcine wonder, Mercy, loves nothing more than a ride in the car. It takes a … read more

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Cover of The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales by Jon Scieszka, Lane Smith

9. The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales

By: Jon Scieszka , Lane Smith

4.20

Format: 52 pages, Hardcover

A revisionist storyteller provides his mad, hilarious versions of children's favorite tales in this… read more

Similar categories in Jon Scieszka's The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales book and Maribeth Boelts's Kaia and the Bees

  • picture books
  • childrens
"And everyone lived happily, thought maybe not completely honestly, ever after. The End."

-Jon Scieszka, The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales

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10. 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 Maribeth Boelts's Kaia and the Bees

  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • storytime
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11. 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 Maribeth Boelts's Kaia and the Bees

  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • animals
  • storytime
  • nature
Cover of Planting Stories: The Life of Librarian and Storyteller Pura Belpré by Anika Aldamuy Denise

12. Planting Stories: The Life of Librarian and Storyteller Pura Belpré

By: Anika Aldamuy Denise

4.43

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Follow la vida y legado of Pura Belpré, the first Puerto Rican librarian in New York City. When … read more

Similar categories in Anika Aldamuy Denise's Planting Stories: The Life of Librarian and Storyteller Pura Belpré book and Maribeth Boelts's Kaia and the Bees

  • spanish literature
  • nonfiction
  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of Gustavo, the Shy Ghost (The World of Gustavo, #1) by Flavia Z. Drago

13. Gustavo, the Shy Ghost (The World of Gustavo, #1)

By: Flavia Z. Drago

4.38

Format: 34 pages, Hardcover

This winning debut picture book from Mexican artist Flavia Z. Drago about finding the courage to ma… read more

Similar categories in Flavia Z. Drago's Gustavo, the Shy Ghost (The World of Gustavo, #1) book and Maribeth Boelts's Kaia and the Bees

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • storytime
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14. 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 Maribeth Boelts's Kaia and the Bees

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

15. 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

Similar categories in Carole Lindstrom's We Are Water Protectors: (Caldecott Medal Winner) book and Maribeth Boelts's Kaia and the Bees

  • nonfiction
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • nature
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16. Big Truck, Little Island

By: Chris Van Dusen

4.08

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

That big truck is stuck! How will the island residents get where they’re going? A tale of community… read more

Similar categories in Chris Van Dusen's Big Truck, Little Island book and Maribeth Boelts's Kaia and the Bees

  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • storytime
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17. When Lola Visits

By: Michelle Sterling

4.26

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

What does summer mean to you? For one young girl, summer is the season of no school, of days spe… read more

Similar categories in Michelle Sterling's When Lola Visits book and Maribeth Boelts's Kaia and the Bees

  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • family
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18. The Tree and the River

By: Aaron Becker

4.31

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

In an alternate past—or possible future—a mighty tree stands on the banks of a winding river, beari… read more

Similar categories in Aaron Becker's The Tree and the River book and Maribeth Boelts's Kaia and the Bees

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • nature
Cover of A Bear, a Bee, and a Honey Tree (HUNGRY BEAR) by Daniel Bernstrom

19. A Bear, a Bee, and a Honey Tree (HUNGRY BEAR)

By: Daniel Bernstrom

4.05

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Boisterous and buzzing, A Bear, a Bee, and a Honey Tree is destined to be an instant classic . . . … read more

Similar categories in Daniel Bernstrom's A Bear, a Bee, and a Honey Tree (HUNGRY BEAR) book and Maribeth Boelts's Kaia and the Bees

  • animals
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • storytime
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20. Stella (Best Friends Dog Tales, #1)

By: McCall Hoyle

4.34

Format: 176 pages, Hardcover

Even dogs deserve a second chance. Ever since she was a puppy, Stella was trained to use her power… read more

Similar categories in McCall Hoyle's Stella (Best Friends Dog Tales, #1) book and Maribeth Boelts's Kaia and the Bees

  • animals
  • realistic fiction
  • childrens
Cover of Martina Has Too Many Tías by Emma Otheguy

21. Martina Has Too Many Tías

By: Emma Otheguy

3.69

Format: 40 pages, Kindle Edition

A quiet girl overwhelmed by her rambunctious family finds a magical land of solitude only to discov… read more

Similar categories in Emma Otheguy's Martina Has Too Many Tías book and Maribeth Boelts's Kaia and the Bees

  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • family
  • storytime
Cover of Lubna and Pebble by Wendy Meddour

22. Lubna and Pebble

By: Wendy Meddour

4.47

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

In an unforgettable story that subtly addresses the refugee crisis, a young girl must decide if fri… read more

Similar categories in Wendy Meddour's Lubna and Pebble book and Maribeth Boelts's Kaia and the Bees

  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • family
  • storytime
Cover of Jo Jo Makoons: The Used-to-Be Best Friend (Jo Jo, 1) by Dawn Quigley

23. Jo Jo Makoons: The Used-to-Be Best Friend (Jo Jo, 1)

By: Dawn Quigley

3.95

Format: 80 pages, Paperback

Hello/Boozhoo—meet Jo Jo Makoons, a spunky young Ojibwe girl who loves who she is. Jo Jo Makoons… read more

Similar categories in Dawn Quigley's Jo Jo Makoons: The Used-to-Be Best Friend (Jo Jo, 1) book and Maribeth Boelts's Kaia and the Bees

  • realistic fiction
  • childrens
Cover of Magic: Once Upon a Faraway Land by Mirelle Ortega

24. Magic: Once Upon a Faraway Land

By: Mirelle Ortega

3.97

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

In her debut as author and illustrator, Mirelle Ortega shares her own story of growing up near her … read more

Similar categories in Mirelle Ortega's Magic: Once Upon a Faraway Land book and Maribeth Boelts's Kaia and the Bees

  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • spanish literature
  • family
  • storytime
  • nature
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25. Louis

By: Tom Lichtenheld

4.10

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

A beloved teddy can bear it no longer and plots his escape from his owner’s suffocating affections … read more

Similar categories in Tom Lichtenheld's Louis book and Maribeth Boelts's Kaia and the Bees

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • animals
  • family
  • storytime
Cover of Kaia and the Bees by Maribeth Boelts

26. Kaia and the Bees

By: Maribeth Boelts

3.87

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

The author of Those Shoes and an award-winning illustrator team up for the story of a girl who trie… read more

Similar categories in Maribeth Boelts's Kaia and the Bees book and Maribeth Boelts's Kaia and the Bees

  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • animals
  • spanish literature
  • nonfiction
  • family
  • storytime
  • nature
  • science
Cover of Federico and the Wolf by Rebecca J. Gomez

27. Federico and the Wolf

By: Rebecca J. Gomez

4.29

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Clever Federico outsmarts el lobo in this Mexican-American take on Little Red Riding Hood.With his … read more

Similar categories in Rebecca J. Gomez's Federico and the Wolf book and Maribeth Boelts's Kaia and the Bees

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • animals
  • spanish literature
  • storytime
Cover of Rafa Counts on Papá by Joe Cepeda

28. Rafa Counts on Papá

By: Joe Cepeda

3.89

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

For fans of Guess How Much I Love You? and Just Me and My Dad comes a heartwarming story perfect fo… read more

Similar categories in Joe Cepeda's Rafa Counts on Papá book and Maribeth Boelts's Kaia and the Bees

  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • family
  • storytime
Cover of Abuelita and I Make Flan by Adriana Hernández Bergstrom

29. Abuelita and I Make Flan

By: Adriana Hernández Bergstrom

3.94

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Anita loves to bake with her abuela, especially when they are using her grandmother’s special recip… read more

Similar categories in Adriana Hernández Bergstrom's Abuelita and I Make Flan book and Maribeth Boelts's Kaia and the Bees

  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • animals
  • family
  • storytime
Cover of The Thing About Bees: A Love Letter by Shabazz Larkin

30. The Thing About Bees: A Love Letter

By: Shabazz Larkin

4.27

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

"Sometimes bees can be a bit rude. They fly in your face and prance on your food." And yet... witho… read more

Similar categories in Shabazz Larkin's The Thing About Bees: A Love Letter book and Maribeth Boelts's Kaia and the Bees

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • animals
  • nonfiction
  • family
  • storytime
  • nature
  • science
Cover of That's Not My Name! by Anoosha Syed

31. That's Not My Name!

By: Anoosha Syed

4.38

Format: 40 pages, Kindle Edition

A debut picture book about loving your name, finding your voice, and standing up for yourself from … read more

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

27 Best childrens books like Kaia and the Bees by Maribeth Boelts

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Last Stop on Market Street

Matt de la Peña , Christian Robinson

4.30

Transform Your Habits

Sam and Dave Dig a Hole

Mac Barnett , Jon Klassen

4.17

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My Father's Dragon (My Father's Dragon, #1)

Ruth Stiles Gannett

3.70

Transform Your Habits

Dr. Seuss's ABC: An Amazing Alphabet Book!

Dr. Seuss

4.25

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The First Rule of Punk

Celia C. Pérez

4.08

Transform Your Habits

The Skull: A Tyrolean Folktale

Jon Klassen

4.26

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Orris and Timble: The Beginning

Kate DiCamillo

4.37

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Odder

Katherine Applegate

4.25

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