25 Top picture books books like The Dark Was Done by Lauren Stringer

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The Dark Was Done

By: Lauren Stringer

3.73

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

Teach little ones about overcoming fears and appreciating the beauty in all things—even the dark—wi…

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1. Mrs. Pollifax and the Second Thief (Mrs. Pollifax, #10)

By: Dorothy Gilman

4.01

Format: 208 pages, Mass Market Paperback

The assignment is a snap: Mrs. Pollifax just has to shoot some pictures at a quiet funeral outside … read more

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2. All Creation Waits: The Advent Mystery of New Beginnings

By: None

4.00

Format: 212 pages, Paperback

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3. Deer Dancer

By: Lauren Stringer , Mary Lyn Ray

3.33

Format: 300 pages, Hardcover

In this mesmerizing picture book from the author of the New York Times bestselling Stars, a young b… read more

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4. 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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  • childrens
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5. 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

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  • childrens
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6. If I Was a Horse

By: Sophie Blackall

3.79

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

In her funniest book yet, two-time Caldecott Medalist Sophie Blackall captures the astonishing spec… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
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7. Coyote Lost and Found (Coyote Sunrise #2)

By: Dan Gemeinhart

4.54

Format: 282 pages, Hardcover

From #1 New York Times-bestselling author Dan Gemeinhart comes a standalone companion to the critic… read more

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"But it's not the sandwich that matter Coyote. It's someone bringing you the sandwich."

-Dan Gemeinhart, Coyote Lost and Found (Coyote Sunrise #2)

"I'm gonna go ahead a fast-forward the story a bit here. Because, basically some boring stuff happened and then some very exciting stuff happened, and I think it's best to just skip the crust and go s…"

-Dan Gemeinhart, Coyote Lost and Found (Coyote Sunrise #2)

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8. 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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9. Mr. S: A First Day of School Book

By: Monica Arnaldo

4.21

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

It was the first day of school. But even the kindergarteners of room 2B could tell something was se… read more

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  • childrens
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10. I Am a Tornado

By: Drew Beckmeyer

3.75

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

An emotionally unaware tornado carves a path of destruction until it picks up a very empathetic cow… read more

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  • childrens
  • nature
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11. 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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12. Before, Now

By: Daniel Salmieri

3.64

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

Follow the story of a child from babyhood to parenthood in this moving book about family connection… read more

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  • childrens
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13. Twenty Questions

By: Mac Barnett

3.70

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Award-winning creators Mac Barnett and Christian Robinson tap deep into childhood curiosity with a … read more

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  • childrens
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14. I Don't Care

By: Julie Fogliano

4.12

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

A New York Times bestselling author and two Caldecott Honorees share their delight in the little th… read more

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  • childrens
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15. Dogtown (Dogtown, #1)

By: Katherine Applegate

4.22

Format: 352 pages, Hardcover

Dogtown is a shelter for stray dogs, misbehaving dogs, and discarded robot dogs, whose owners have … read more

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  • childrens
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16. Stars of the Night: The Courageous Children of the Czech Kindertransport

By: Caren Stelson

4.47

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

This powerful story is told from the collective perspective of the children who were rescued from C… read more

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  • childrens
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17. Jovita Wore Pants

By: Aida Salazar

4.20

Format: None pages, Hardcover

Scholastic/Levine has acquired Aida Salazar's debut picture book, Jovita Wore Pants, the story of J… read more

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  • childrens
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18. The Mystery of the Monarchs

By: Barb Rosenstock

4.30

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

A gorgeous picture book based on the true story of a scientist who solves the mysteries of monarch … read more

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  • childrens
  • nature
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19. I Love Strawberries!

By: Shannon Anderson

4.25

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Jolie LOVES strawberries - and she’s on an unstoppable (and hilarious) mission to grow her own food… read more

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  • childrens
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20. So Much Snow

By: Kristen Schroeder

4.08

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

A beautifully illustrated, rollicking read-aloud about forest animals who are caught—literally up t… read more

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  • childrens
  • nature
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21. Manolo & the Unicorn

By: Jackie Azúa Kramer

4.08

Format: 40 pages, Kindle Edition

A story about seeing and believing wholeheartedly in the extraordinary—unicorns and oneself To Mano… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
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22. I Can Be All Three

By: Salima Alikhan

4.41

Format: 40 pages, ebook

Our Favorite Day of the Year meets Alma and How She Got Her Name in this warm, lyrical picture book… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
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23. Shermy and Shake, the Not-So-Nice Neighbor

By: Kirby Larson

3.42

Format: 96 pages, Hardcover

Will summer break be a drag or a blast for meticulous Shermy when rambunctious Shake moves in next … read more

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Cover of All Aboard the Schooltrain: A Little Story from the Great Migration by Glenda Armand

24. All Aboard the Schooltrain: A Little Story from the Great Migration

By: Glenda Armand

4.15

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

This tender family story — inspired by the author’s own — illuminates a dynamic chapter in American… read more

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  • childrens
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25. A-Train Allen (Own Voices, Own Stories)

By: Lesley Younge

3.74

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Everyone in the neighborhood knows Allen is the fastest kid around. As soon as school lets out, he'… read more

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  • childrens
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26. Empanadas for Everyone

By: Jackie Azúa Kramer

4.09

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

In the vein of Thank You, Omu! and Bilal Cooks Daal comes a lyrical and nourishing tale about the i… read more

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  • childrens
Cover of Boogie in the Bronx! (Barefoot Singalongs) by Jackie Azúa Kramer

27. Boogie in the Bronx! (Barefoot Singalongs)

By: Jackie Azúa Kramer

3.93

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Joining Barefoot’s singalong collection, this upbeat story depicts residents of a high-rise apartme… read more

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28. The Dark Was Done

By: Lauren Stringer

3.73

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

Teach little ones about overcoming fears and appreciating the beauty in all things—even the dark—wi… read more

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  • childrens
  • nature
Cover of The Night Before the Nutcracker (American Ballet Theatre) by John Robert Allman

29. The Night Before the Nutcracker (American Ballet Theatre)

By: John Robert Allman

4.18

Format: 40 pages, Library Binding

Get a front-row seat and experience the excitement of opening night as young dancers prepare for a … read more

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  • childrens
Cover of Linh's Rooftop Garden (Where In the Garden, #4) by JaNay Brown-Wood

30. Linh's Rooftop Garden (Where In the Garden, #4)

By: JaNay Brown-Wood

3.69

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Linh searches for blueberries in her rooftop garden in this vibrant exploration of gardening and he… read more

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  • childrens
Cover of Sometimes, a Tiger by Z.B. Asterplume

31. Sometimes, a Tiger

By: Z.B. Asterplume

3.48

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

A moving picture book by Z.B. Asterplume about imagination and kindness. Dario’s day starts like m… read more

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  • childrens

27 Best childrens books like The Dark Was Done by Lauren Stringer

Transform Your Habits

Big

Vashti Harrison

4.66

Transform Your Habits

Where Butterflies Fill the Sky

Zahra Marwan

3.86

Transform Your Habits

If I Was a Horse

Sophie Blackall

3.79

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Coyote Lost and Found (Coyote Sunrise #2)

Dan Gemeinhart

4.54

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27 best-selling childrens books like Sometimes, a Tiger by Z.B. Asterplume

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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Mr. S: A First Day of School Book

Monica Arnaldo

4.21

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Jumper: A Day in the Life of a Backyard Jumping Spider

Jessica Lanan

4.40

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