8 must-read family books like Noura's Crescent Moon by Zainab Khan

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Noura's Crescent Moon

By: Zainab Khan

4.37

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Venturing out after dusk with her family, a child is eager to watch for the new moon that signals t…

If you liked the family plot in Noura's Crescent Moon by Zainab Khan , here is a list of 8 books like this:

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1. Pretty Ugly

By: David Sedaris

3.55

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

David Sedaris and Ian Falconer make a spectacular splash with this tale of a monster turned ugly—st… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • family
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2. The House Before Falling into the Sea

By: Ann Suk Wang

4.35

Format: 40 pages, Kindle Edition

A child and her family take in refugees during the Korean War in this poignant picture book about c… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • family
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3. Very Good Hats

By: Emma Straub

4.02

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

The first picture book by bestselling novelist Emma Straub, this joyous and inventive read-aloud wi… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
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4. The Last Zookeeper

By: Aaron Becker

4.24

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

A master of the wordless form imagines a futuristic Noah’s Ark in a luminous sci-fi parable for our… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
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5. Ursula Upside Down

By: Corey R. Tabor

4.36

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Ursula the catfish finds confidence in seeing the world her own way in another innovative, flipped-… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
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6. All Aboard the Alaska Train

By: Brooke Hartman

4.18

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Toot toot!  Come aboard the Alaska Train for a rollicking rhyming adventure with Alaska’s favorite … read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
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7. Noura's Crescent Moon

By: Zainab Khan

4.37

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Venturing out after dusk with her family, a child is eager to watch for the new moon that signals t… read more

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  • childrens
  • muslims
  • holiday
  • picture books
  • religion
  • family
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8. Sea Smiles

By: Bonnie Kelso

4.73

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

When an otherwise harmless apple becomes the instrument for losing a tooth, a young girl is ready t… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
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9. Being Home

By: Traci Sorell

4.18

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

From Sibert honor–winning author Traci Sorell and Caldecott Medal–winning artist Michaela Goade com… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • family
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10. Look

By: Gabi Snyder

4.33

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

In the tradition of Tomie dePaola’s Quiet , this lyrical, timely picture book with beautiful dioram… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
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11. Tricky Chopsticks

By: Sylvia Chen

4.30

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

In this story loosely inspired by Chen's childhood, a girl determined to hold her own in her family… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • family
Cover of A Ramadan to Remember (Holidays in Our Home) by Marzieh A. Ali

12. A Ramadan to Remember (Holidays in Our Home)

By: Marzieh A. Ali

4.26

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Ramadan is almost here! It's Zain's favorite time of the year. Well, it usually is. After a recent … read more

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  • religion
  • holiday
  • picture books
  • childrens
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13. Abzuglutely!: Battling, Bellowing Bella Abzug

By: Sarah Aronson

4.64

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

"As long as people are reading this book, Bella will be with us still." —Gloria SteinemMeet unique … read more

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  • picture books
Cover of Henna Is . . . by Marzieh Abbas

14. Henna Is . . .

By: Marzieh Abbas

4.39

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

A picture book that serves young readers as a lyrical love letter to henna, written by Middle East … read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
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15. Summer: A Solstice Story (The Solstice Series)

By: Kelsey E. Gross

4.05

Format: 36 pages, Hardcover

From Kelsey Gross and New York Times bestselling artist Renata Liwska comes a companion to the stun… read more

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  • holiday
  • picture books
  • childrens
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16. Not My Cat

By: Stacey Patton

4.39

Format: 48 pages, ebook

Based on the author’s real experience, this charming and hilarious picture book follows a solitary … read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
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17. Sister Day

By: Jyoti Rajan Gopal

4.11

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Dawn breaks new day hearts light sisters play. In this lyrical and spare picture book with be… read more

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  • picture books
  • family
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18. Let's Fly!

By: Chana Stiefel

5.00

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

The true story of Barrington Irving, who broke records as the youngest person and first Black man t… read more

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  • picture books
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19. Veena and the Red Roti: A Story of Hope during Partition

By: Namita Moolani Mehra

4.53

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Set during the Partition of India, a moving story about a girl who helps others the only way she kn… read more

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  • picture books
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20. Awe-samosas!

By: Marzieh Abbas

4.19

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

This warm and joyful picture book blends family tradition and creativity as Noor puts an awesome sp… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • family
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21. Nancy Bess Had a Dress

By: Claire Noland

4.77

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Waste not, want not! A patterned flour sack becomes a clever creation in this story set in the late… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
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22. The Sorry Seeds

By: Tina Shepardson

4.63

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

None read more

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  • picture books
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23. Wonder of the Woods

By: Bonnie Kelso

4.83

Format: 38 pages, Hardcover

None read more

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24. The Law Of Birthdays: A Story About Choice

By: Brenna Jeanneret

4.85

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

The Law of Birthdays decrees every child shall eat cake at birthday parties. Until one Girl tells t… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of Lights Out: A Movement to Help Migrating Birds by Jessica Stremer

25. Lights Out: A Movement to Help Migrating Birds

By: Jessica Stremer

4.40

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

Based on the real-life Lights Out movement, this inspirational picture book shows how even the smal… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of Sticks vs. Stones by Rosanne L. Kurstedt

26. Sticks vs. Stones

By: Rosanne L. Kurstedt

4.80

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Best friends discover that working together is more fun than being right in this hilarious picture … read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of Dancing through Space: Dr. Mae Jemison Soars to New Heights by Lydia Lukidis

27. Dancing through Space: Dr. Mae Jemison Soars to New Heights

By: Lydia Lukidis

4.71

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

The true story of Dr. Mae Jemison, whose lifelong passions of science and dance prepared her to bec… read more

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  • picture books
Cover of One Sweet Song by Jyoti Rajan Gopal

28. One Sweet Song

By: Jyoti Rajan Gopal

4.27

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

In an ode to the power of music and community, this vibrantly illustrated picture book steps out on… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
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29. Breath by Breath

By: Stephanie Wildman

5.00

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

In this bedtime story, twins Flor and Roberto wonder how they can possibly go on an adventure at th… read more

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  • picture books
Cover of That's Not My Name! by Anoosha Syed

30. 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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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • family
Cover of Feelings Deck for Kids: 30 Activities for Handling Big Emotions by Julie Kavanagh

31. Feelings Deck for Kids: 30 Activities for Handling Big Emotions

By: Julie Kavanagh

4.90

Format: 30 pages, Box of Cards

A playful card deck that teaches kids ages 5–9 to name and feel emotions in their bodies, with 30 a… read more

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David Sedaris

3.55

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The House Before Falling into the Sea

Ann Suk Wang

4.35

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Very Good Hats

Emma Straub

4.02

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4.24

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Christine Van Zandt

4.73

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Abi Cushman

4.43

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Beth Anderson

4.41

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