9 Top realistic fiction books like Abuelita and Me by Leonarda Carranza

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Abuelita and Me

By: Leonarda Carranza

4.20

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

In this poignant, empowering picture book debut, a girl and her beloved abuelita lean on each other…

If you liked the realistic fiction plot in Abuelita and Me by Leonarda Carranza , here is a list of 9 books like this:

1. Alma and How She Got Her Name

By: Juana Martinez-Neal

3.47

Format: 288 pages, Hardcover

In which the protagonist asks her father about the long name he gave her. 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

Similar categories in Vashti Harrison's Big book and Leonarda Carranza's Abuelita and Me

  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • juvenile
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3. 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 Leonarda Carranza's Abuelita and Me

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
  • juvenile
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4. 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 Leonarda Carranza's Abuelita and Me

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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5. Bathe the Cat

By: Alice B. McGinty

4.36

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

Bathe the floor? Sweep the dishes? This riotous romp of a picture book follows a frantic family as … read more

Similar categories in Alice B. McGinty's Bathe the Cat book and Leonarda Carranza's Abuelita and Me

  • family
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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6. 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 Leonarda Carranza's Abuelita and Me

  • cultural
  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • fiction
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7. Friends Are Friends, Forever

By: Dane Liu

4.28

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

A picture book based on the author's own immigration story, the infinite impact of friendship, and … read more

Similar categories in Dane Liu's Friends Are Friends, Forever book and Leonarda Carranza's Abuelita and Me

  • cultural
  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • family
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8. I Am Quiet: A Story for the Introvert in All of Us

By: Andie Powers

4.16

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Emile is not shy—he is quiet. Emile may seem timid and shy on the outside, but on the inside … read more

Similar categories in Andie Powers's I Am Quiet: A Story for the Introvert in All of Us book and Leonarda Carranza's Abuelita and Me

  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • juvenile
"Strength can be quiet. Answers can be quiet. Friendship can be quiet."

-Andie Powers, I Am Quiet: A Story for the Introvert in All of Us

"l am quiet on the outside, but not on the inside. On the inside, my imagination shouts loudly and runs wild."

-Andie Powers, I Am Quiet: A Story for the Introvert in All of Us

"My mother says that "if you hold a shell close to your ear and are very quiet, you can hear the entire ocean sing."

-Andie Powers, I Am Quiet: A Story for the Introvert in All of Us

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9. Something, Someday

By: Amanda Gorman

4.38

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

The stunning new picture book by presidential inaugural poet Amanda Gorman and Caldecott Honor-winn… read more

Similar categories in Amanda Gorman's Something, Someday book and Leonarda Carranza's Abuelita and Me

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
  • juvenile
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10. Thank You, Omu! (Caldecott Honor Book)

By: Oge Mora

4.44

Format: 36 pages, Hardcover

A generous woman is rewarded by her community in this remarkable author-illustrator debut that's pe… read more

Similar categories in Oge Mora's Thank You, Omu! (Caldecott Honor Book) book and Leonarda Carranza's Abuelita and Me

  • cultural
  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • family
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11. A Sky-Blue Bench

By: Bahram Rahman

4.27

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

It's Afghani schoolgirl Aria's first day back at school since her accident. She's excited, but she'… read more

Similar categories in Bahram Rahman's A Sky-Blue Bench book and Leonarda Carranza's Abuelita and Me

  • cultural
  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • juvenile
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12. Blue: A History of the Color as Deep as the Sea and as Wide as the Sky

By: Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond

4.42

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Discover a world of creativity and tradition in this fascinating picture book that explores the his… read more

Similar categories in Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond's Blue: A History of the Color as Deep as the Sea and as Wide as the Sky book and Leonarda Carranza's Abuelita and Me

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • juvenile
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13. Be a Good Ancestor

By: Leona Prince

4.41

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Rooted in Indigenous teachings, this stunning picture book encourages readers of all ages to consid… read more

Similar categories in Leona Prince's Be a Good Ancestor book and Leonarda Carranza's Abuelita and Me

  • cultural
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • family
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14. Just Because

By: Matthew McConaughey

4.09

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

The debut picture book by Academy Award-winning actor and #1 New York Times bestselling author Matt… read more

Similar categories in Matthew McConaughey's Just Because book and Leonarda Carranza's Abuelita and Me

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
  • juvenile
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15. 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

Similar categories in Joanna Ho's Eyes That Weave the World's Wonders book and Leonarda Carranza's Abuelita and Me

  • cultural
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • family
  • fiction
  • juvenile
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16. Built to Last

By: Minh Lê

4.21

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Meet two friends who think they're building imaginative worlds with blocks but come to realize they… read more

Similar categories in Minh Lê's Built to Last book and Leonarda Carranza's Abuelita and Me

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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17. Abuelita and Me

By: Leonarda Carranza

4.20

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

In this poignant, empowering picture book debut, a girl and her beloved abuelita lean on each other… read more

Similar categories in Leonarda Carranza's Abuelita and Me book and Leonarda Carranza's Abuelita and Me

  • cultural
  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • social justice
  • fiction
  • family
  • social issues
  • anti racist
  • juvenile
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18. Rodney Was a Tortoise

By: Nan Forler

4.25

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

This comforting and gently humorous picture book about bereavement and the strength of friendship s… read more

Similar categories in Nan Forler's Rodney Was a Tortoise book and Leonarda Carranza's Abuelita and Me

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • family
  • fiction
  • juvenile
Cover of Beautiful You, Beautiful Me by Tasha Spillett-Sumner

19. Beautiful You, Beautiful Me

By: Tasha Spillett-Sumner

4.31

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

A child who looks different from her mother finds beauty and belonging in this new book from the cr… read more

Similar categories in Tasha Spillett-Sumner's Beautiful You, Beautiful Me book and Leonarda Carranza's Abuelita and Me

  • cultural
  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • family
  • juvenile
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20. Bharatanatyam in Ballet Shoes

By: Mahak Jain

4.14

Format: 36 pages, Hardcover

A girl explores her love of dancing and her cultural identity in a lively picture book with echoes … read more

Similar categories in Mahak Jain's Bharatanatyam in Ballet Shoes book and Leonarda Carranza's Abuelita and Me

  • cultural
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • family
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21. 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

Similar categories in Anoosha Syed's That's Not My Name! book and Leonarda Carranza's Abuelita and Me

  • cultural
  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • family
  • juvenile

17 Top fiction books like Abuelita and Me by Leonarda Carranza

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Big

Vashti Harrison

4.66

Transform Your Habits

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Christopher Denise

4.51

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

Flavia Z. Drago

4.38

Transform Your Habits

Bathe the Cat

Alice B. McGinty

4.36

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Transform Your Habits

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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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