9 must-read juvenile books like Daddy Speaks Love by Leah Henderson

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Daddy Speaks Love

By: Leah Henderson

4.23

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

A moving tribute to the joy and grounding that fathers bring to their children's lives. On that …

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Cover of Big by Vashti Harrison

1. 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 Leah Henderson's Daddy Speaks Love

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • contemporary
  • storytime
  • juvenile
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2. 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 Leah Henderson's Daddy Speaks Love

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • storytime
  • juvenile
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3. 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 Leah Henderson's Daddy Speaks Love

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • family
  • storytime
  • juvenile
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4. Where Butterflies Fill the Sky

By: Zahra Marwan

3.86

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

An evocative picture book debut that tells the true story of the author's immigration from Kuwait t… read more

Similar categories in Zahra Marwan's Where Butterflies Fill the Sky book and Leah Henderson's Daddy Speaks Love

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • family
  • juvenile
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5. 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 Leah Henderson's Daddy Speaks Love

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • family
  • contemporary
  • juvenile
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6. 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 Leah Henderson's Daddy Speaks Love

  • poetry
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • family
  • storytime
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7. 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 Leah Henderson's Daddy Speaks Love

  • love
  • picture books
  • childrens
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8. The World Belonged to Us

By: Jacqueline Woodson

4.47

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Two children's book superstars join forces to celebrate the joy and freedom of summer in the city, … read more

Similar categories in Jacqueline Woodson's The World Belonged to Us book and Leah Henderson's Daddy Speaks Love

  • poetry
  • picture books
  • childrens
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9. Mina

By: Matthew Forsythe

4.12

Format: 68 pages, ebook

From the creator of the acclaimed and beloved Pokko and the Drum comes an emotionally resonant, “ri… read more

Similar categories in Matthew Forsythe's Mina book and Leah Henderson's Daddy Speaks Love

  • storytime
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • family
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10. Abdul's Story

By: Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow

4.41

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

A 2022 New York Public Library Best Book for Kids! A little boy who loves storytelling but strug… read more

Similar categories in Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow's Abdul's Story book and Leah Henderson's Daddy Speaks Love

  • picture books
  • childrens
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11. 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 Leah Henderson's Daddy Speaks Love

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • family
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12. 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

Similar categories in Deborah Marcero's Out of a Jar book and Leah Henderson's Daddy Speaks Love

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • storytime
  • juvenile
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13. Nigel and the Moon

By: Antwan Eady

4.31

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

From debut author Antwan Eady and artist Gracey Zhang comes a glowing tale about the young dreaming… read more

Similar categories in Antwan Eady's Nigel and the Moon book and Leah Henderson's Daddy Speaks Love

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • family
  • storytime
  • juvenile
Cover of Opal Lee and What It Means to Be Free: The True Story of the Grandmother of Juneteenth by Alice Faye Duncan

14. Opal Lee and What It Means to Be Free: The True Story of the Grandmother of Juneteenth

By: Alice Faye Duncan

4.31

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Black activist Opal Lee had a vision of Juneteenth as a holiday for everyone. Growing up in Texas, … read more

Similar categories in Alice Faye Duncan's Opal Lee and What It Means to Be Free: The True Story of the Grandmother of Juneteenth book and Leah Henderson's Daddy Speaks Love

  • social justice
  • picture books
  • childrens
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15. I Am Golden

By: Eva Chen

4.27

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

What do you see when you look in the mirror, Mei? Do you see beauty? We see eyes that point towa… read more

Similar categories in Eva Chen's I Am Golden book and Leah Henderson's Daddy Speaks Love

  • storytime
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • family
Cover of Still This Love Goes On by Buffy Sainte-Marie

16. Still This Love Goes On

By: Buffy Sainte-Marie

4.31

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

A love letter to Indigenous communities everywhere, this picture book gorgeously illustrated by Jul… read more

Similar categories in Buffy Sainte-Marie's Still This Love Goes On book and Leah Henderson's Daddy Speaks Love

  • poetry
  • love
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • family
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17. This Book Is Not for You!

By: Shannon Hale

3.94

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

From New York Times bestselling and Newbery Honor–winning author Shannon Hale and award-winning ill… read more

Similar categories in Shannon Hale's This Book Is Not for You! book and Leah Henderson's Daddy Speaks Love

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • juvenile
Cover of Daddy Speaks Love by Leah  Henderson

18. Daddy Speaks Love

By: Leah Henderson

4.23

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

A moving tribute to the joy and grounding that fathers bring to their children's lives. On that … read more

Similar categories in Leah Henderson's Daddy Speaks Love book and Leah Henderson's Daddy Speaks Love

  • poetry
  • love
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • social justice
  • family
  • contemporary
  • kids
  • storytime
  • juvenile
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19. Who Are Your People?

By: Bakari Sellers

4.16

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

This inspiring picture book by New York Times bestselling author Bakari Sellers is a tribute to the… read more

Similar categories in Bakari Sellers's Who Are Your People? book and Leah Henderson's Daddy Speaks Love

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • family
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20. A History of Me

By: Adrea Theodore

4.61

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Who do you see when you look in the mirror? One mother's account of her experience as the only Blac… read more

Similar categories in Adrea Theodore's A History of Me book and Leah Henderson's Daddy Speaks Love

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • family
Cover of Why?: A Conversation about Race by Taye Diggs

21. Why?: A Conversation about Race

By: Taye Diggs

3.43

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

A piercing picture book about racial injustice from a child’s perspective from Taye Diggs and Shane… read more

Similar categories in Taye Diggs's Why?: A Conversation about Race book and Leah Henderson's Daddy Speaks Love

  • social justice
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • family

21 must-read childrens books like Daddy Speaks Love by Leah Henderson

Transform Your Habits

Big

Vashti Harrison

4.66

Transform Your Habits

Knight Owl (The Knight Owl Series, 1)

Christopher Denise

4.51

Transform Your Habits

Berry Song

Michaela Goade

4.43

Transform Your Habits

Where Butterflies Fill the Sky

Zahra Marwan

3.86

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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

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Berry Song

Michaela Goade

4.43

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