12 must-read cultural books like Loujain Dreams of Sunflowers by Lina al-Hathloul

Cover of Loujain Dreams of Sunflowers by Lina al-Hathloul

Loujain Dreams of Sunflowers

By: Lina al-Hathloul

4.28

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

A courageous girl follows her dream of learning to fly in this beautifully illustrated story inspir…

If you liked the cultural plot in Loujain Dreams of Sunflowers by Lina al-Hathloul , here is a list of 12 books like this:

Cover of Journey (Journey Trilogy #1) by Aaron Becker

1. Journey (Journey Trilogy #1)

By: Aaron Becker

4.37

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Follow a girl on an elaborate flight of fancy in a wondrously illustrated, wordless picture book ab… read more

Similar categories in Aaron Becker's Journey (Journey Trilogy #1) book and Lina al-Hathloul's Loujain Dreams of Sunflowers

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • juvenile
Cover of The Little House by Virginia Lee Burton

2. The Little House

By: Virginia Lee Burton

5.00

Format: 64 pages, Hardcover

Virginia Lee Burton won the Caldecott Medal in 1943 for her memorable picture book The Little House… read more

Similar categories in Virginia Lee Burton's The Little House book and Lina al-Hathloul's Loujain Dreams of Sunflowers

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • juvenile

3. The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend

By: Dan Santat

3.95

Format: 620 pages, Hardcover

This magical story begins on an island far away where an imaginary friend is born. He patiently wai… read more

Similar categories in Dan Santat's The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend book and Lina al-Hathloul's Loujain Dreams of Sunflowers

4. The Paper Bag Princess

By: Robert Munsch , Michael Martchenko

4.50

Format: 144 pages, Paperback

The Princess Elizabeth is slated to marry Prince Ronald when a dragon attacks the castle and kidnap… read more

Similar categories in Robert Munsch's The Paper Bag Princess book and Lina al-Hathloul's Loujain Dreams of Sunflowers

5. Mooncakes

By: Renné Benoit , None

4.34

Format: None pages, Hardcover

Mooncakesis the lyrical story of a young girl who shares the special celebration of the Chinese Moo… read more

Similar categories in Renné Benoit's Mooncakes book and Lina al-Hathloul's Loujain Dreams of Sunflowers

Cover of Big by Vashti Harrison

6. 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 Lina al-Hathloul's Loujain Dreams of Sunflowers

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • juvenile
Cover of Hot Dog by Doug Salati

7. 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 Lina al-Hathloul's Loujain Dreams of Sunflowers

  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of Knight Owl (The Knight Owl Series, 1) by Christopher Denise

8. 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 Lina al-Hathloul's Loujain Dreams of Sunflowers

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • juvenile
Cover of Berry Song by Michaela Goade

9. 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 Lina al-Hathloul's Loujain Dreams of Sunflowers

  • cultural
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • juvenile
Cover of Sulwe by Lupita Nyong'o

10. Sulwe

By: Lupita Nyong'o

4.66

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

A New York Times bestseller! From Academy Award–winning actress Lupita Nyong’o comes a powerful,… read more

Similar categories in Lupita Nyong'o's Sulwe book and Lina al-Hathloul's Loujain Dreams of Sunflowers

  • cultural
  • picture books
  • childrens
"Mama asked, "What is your name?" "Sulwe," she muttered. "And what doe sit mean?" "Star," Sulwe whispered. "Brightness is not in your skin, my love. Brightness is just who you are. As for beauty," Mam…"

-Lupita Nyong'o, Sulwe

Cover of The Year We Learned to Fly by Jacqueline Woodson

11. 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 Lina al-Hathloul's Loujain Dreams of Sunflowers

  • cultural
  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story by Kevin Noble Maillard

12. Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story

By: Kevin Noble Maillard

4.42

Format: 42 pages, Hardcover

Fry bread is food. It is warm and delicious, piled high on a plate. Fry bread is time. It brin… read more

Similar categories in Kevin Noble Maillard's Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story book and Lina al-Hathloul's Loujain Dreams of Sunflowers

  • cultural
  • nonfiction
  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of Love in the Library by Maggie Tokuda-Hall

13. 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 Lina al-Hathloul's Loujain Dreams of Sunflowers

  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of Homebody by Theo Parish

14. Homebody

By: Theo Parish

4.43

Format: 224 pages, Paperback

In their comics debut, Theo Parish masterfully weaves an intimate and defiantly hopeful memoir abou… read more

Similar categories in Theo Parish's Homebody book and Lina al-Hathloul's Loujain Dreams of Sunflowers

"Being openly queer can feel intimidating. But every day just by being yourself you inspire the people around you. You don't have to be an influencer to influence!"

-Theo Parish, Homebody

"There is no one way to be transgender, just like there is no one way to be cisgender. We are all just trying to find a place to call our own. We are all deserving of comfort and safety, a place to ca…"

-Theo Parish, Homebody

"Living authentically in a world that takes every opportunity to squeeze you uncomfortably into a box of someone else's design...that is the most radical act of self love. Blossoming in an environment…"

-Theo Parish, Homebody

"Words are important. They allow us to communicate how we think and feel. Words help us to understand and to be understood. So, finally grasping the language you've been reaching for, to explain this …"

-Theo Parish, Homebody

Cover of Aaron Slater, Illustrator (Questioneers Picture Books) by Andrea Beaty

15. Aaron Slater, Illustrator (Questioneers Picture Books)

By: Andrea Beaty

4.47

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

An uplifting story about the power of art, finding your voice, and telling your story even when you… read more

Similar categories in Andrea Beaty's Aaron Slater, Illustrator (Questioneers Picture Books) book and Lina al-Hathloul's Loujain Dreams of Sunflowers

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • juvenile
Cover of Farmhouse by Sophie  Blackall

16. Farmhouse

By: Sophie Blackall

4.53

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

Two-time Caldecott Medalist Sophie Blackall invites readers to peek through windows that shine like… read more

Similar categories in Sophie Blackall's Farmhouse book and Lina al-Hathloul's Loujain Dreams of Sunflowers

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • juvenile
Cover of The Three Billy Goats Gruff by Mac Barnett

17. The Three Billy Goats Gruff

By: Mac Barnett

4.34

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

Once there was a bridge and a terrible and VERY hungry troll lived underneath it. When the three Bi… read more

Similar categories in Mac Barnett's The Three Billy Goats Gruff book and Lina al-Hathloul's Loujain Dreams of Sunflowers

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

18. 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 Lina al-Hathloul's Loujain Dreams of Sunflowers

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • nonfiction
  • social justice
  • activism
Cover of I Talk Like a River by Jordan  Scott

19. I Talk Like a River

By: Jordan Scott

4.48

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Um retrato sensível do isolamento e do estigma sentido por uma criança com dificuldades de fala. … read more

Similar categories in Jordan Scott's I Talk Like a River book and Lina al-Hathloul's Loujain Dreams of Sunflowers

  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of Powwow Day by Traci Sorell

20. Powwow Day

By: Traci Sorell

4.28

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Eight-year-old River is recovering from illness and can't dance at the powwow this year. Will she e… read more

Similar categories in Traci Sorell's Powwow Day book and Lina al-Hathloul's Loujain Dreams of Sunflowers

  • cultural
  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of Out of a Jar by Deborah Marcero

21. 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 Lina al-Hathloul's Loujain Dreams of Sunflowers

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • juvenile
Cover of Tía Fortuna's New Home: A Jewish Cuban Journey by Ruth Behar

22. Tía Fortuna's New Home: A Jewish Cuban Journey

By: Ruth Behar

4.22

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

A poignant multicultural ode to family and what it means to create a home as one girl helps her Tía… read more

Similar categories in Ruth Behar's Tía Fortuna's New Home: A Jewish Cuban Journey book and Lina al-Hathloul's Loujain Dreams of Sunflowers

  • cultural
  • picture books
  • childrens
"We come from people who found hope wherever they went."

-Ruth Behar, Tía Fortuna's New Home: A Jewish Cuban Journey

Cover of In a Jar by Deborah Marcero

23. In a Jar

By: Deborah Marcero

4.37

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Llewellyn, a little rabbit, is a collector. He gathers things in jars--ordinary things like butterc… read more

Similar categories in Deborah Marcero's In a Jar book and Lina al-Hathloul's Loujain Dreams of Sunflowers

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • juvenile
Cover of Nigel and the Moon by Antwan Eady

24. 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 Lina al-Hathloul's Loujain Dreams of Sunflowers

  • cultural
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • juvenile
Cover of The Tree and the River by Aaron Becker

25. 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 Lina al-Hathloul's Loujain Dreams of Sunflowers

  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of My Powerful Hair: A Picture Book by Carole Lindstrom

26. My Powerful Hair: A Picture Book

By: Carole Lindstrom

4.57

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

From the award-winning and bestselling author of We Are Water Protectors comes an empowering pictur… read more

Similar categories in Carole Lindstrom's My Powerful Hair: A Picture Book book and Lina al-Hathloul's Loujain Dreams of Sunflowers

  • cultural
  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of Sari-Sari Summers by Lynnor Bontigao

27. Sari-Sari Summers

By: Lynnor Bontigao

4.28

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

In this love letter to the Philippines (and to grandmothers), a young girl comes up with a brillian… read more

Similar categories in Lynnor Bontigao's Sari-Sari Summers book and Lina al-Hathloul's Loujain Dreams of Sunflowers

  • cultural
  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of These Olive Trees by Aya Ghanameh

28. These Olive Trees

By: Aya Ghanameh

4.64

Format: 40 pages, None

The story of a Palestinian family's ties to the land, and how one young girl finds a way to care fo… read more

Similar categories in Aya Ghanameh's These Olive Trees book and Lina al-Hathloul's Loujain Dreams of Sunflowers

  • cultural
  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of Alma and the Beast by Esmé Shapiro

29. Alma and the Beast

By: Esmé Shapiro

3.84

Format: 44 pages, Hardcover

Alma's beautiful, hairy world is turned upside down by the arrival of a stranger. From the utterly … read more

Similar categories in Esmé Shapiro's Alma and the Beast book and Lina al-Hathloul's Loujain Dreams of Sunflowers

  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of Loujain Dreams of Sunflowers by Lina al-Hathloul

30. Loujain Dreams of Sunflowers

By: Lina al-Hathloul

4.28

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

A courageous girl follows her dream of learning to fly in this beautifully illustrated story inspir… read more

Similar categories in Lina al-Hathloul's Loujain Dreams of Sunflowers book and Lina al-Hathloul's Loujain Dreams of Sunflowers

  • cultural
  • biography
  • childrens
  • feminism
  • picture books
  • nonfiction
  • social justice
  • activism
  • social issues
  • juvenile
Cover of The Light Within You by Namita Moolani Mehra

31. The Light Within You

By: Namita Moolani Mehra

4.29

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

A celebration of family love and the light we share with the world. Diya is excited to be going … read more

Similar categories in Namita Moolani Mehra's The Light Within You book and Lina al-Hathloul's Loujain Dreams of Sunflowers

  • cultural
  • picture books
  • childrens

27 Best childrens books like Loujain Dreams of Sunflowers by Lina al-Hathloul

Transform Your Habits

Journey (Journey Trilogy #1)

Aaron Becker

4.37

Transform Your Habits

The Little House

Virginia Lee Burton

5.00

Transform Your Habits

Big

Vashti Harrison

4.66

Transform Your Habits

Hot Dog

Doug Salati

4.29

View all the books

18 Best fiction books like Knight Owl (The Knight Owl Series, 1) by Christopher Denise

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

Transform Your Habits

Berry Song

Michaela Goade

4.43

View all the books

Never miss a story from us, get weekly updates in your inbox.