9 must-read childrens books like The Unexpected Light of Thomas Alva Edison (Turnabout Tales) by Raymond Arroyo

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The Unexpected Light of Thomas Alva Edison (Turnabout Tales)

By: Raymond Arroyo

4.25

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

From New York Times bestselling author and news anchor Raymond Arroyo comes the first book in the T…

If you liked the childrens plot in The Unexpected Light of Thomas Alva Edison (Turnabout Tales) by Raymond Arroyo , here is a list of 9 books like this:

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1. Saints: A Year in Faith and Art

By: Rosa Giorgi

4.24

Format: 780 pages, Hardcover

This richly illustrated text portrays more than 375 Catholic saints, arranged by the days of the ye… read more

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2. Last Stop on Market Street

By: Matt de la Peña , Christian Robinson

4.30

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

"Sometimes when you're surrounded by dirt, CJ, you're a better witness for what's beautiful." CJ… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
"He wondered how his nana always found beautiful where he never even thought to look."

-Matt de la Peña, Last Stop on Market Street

"Sometimes when you're surrounded by dirt...you're a better witness for what's beautiful."

-Matt de la Peña, Last Stop on Market Street

"Nana, how come we don't got a car?' 'Boy, what do we need a car for? We got a bus that breathes fire, and old Mr. Daniels, who always has a trick for you."

-Matt de la Peña, Last Stop on Market Street

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3. In This House of Brede

By: Rumer Godden

3.98

Format: 269 pages, Paperback

This extraordinarily sensitive and insightful portrait of religious life centers on Philippa Talbot… read more

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4. Death du Jour (Temperance Brennan, #2)

By: Kathy Reichs

3.96

Format: 451 pages, Mass Market Paperback

Assaulted by the bitter cold of a Montreal winter, the American-born Dr. Temperance Breman, Forensi… read more

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"Remember, I might be the wind, but you control the kite."

-Kathy Reichs, Death du Jour (Temperance Brennan, #2)

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5. Deadly Decisions (Temperance Brennan, #3)

By: Kathy Reichs

4.71

Format: 595 pages, Mass Market Paperback

Nine-year-old Emily Anne Toussaint is fatally shot on a Montreal street. A North Carolina teenager … read more

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6. The Storm

By: Cynthia Rylant , Preston McDaniels

3.65

Format: 36 pages, Paperback

Life with only the sea can be lonely. Just ask Pandora and Seabold. They've lived most of their liv… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens

7. The Merchant's Daughter (Hagenheim, #2)

By: Melanie Dickerson

3.89

Format: 202 pages, Paperback

An unthinkable danger. An unexpected choice. Annabel, once the daughter of a wealthy merchant, is t… read more

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8. Dandelions

By: Eve Bunting , Greg Shed

4.09

Format: 315 pages, Paperback

Embarking on a new life, Zoe and her family journey west to the Nebraska Territory in the 1800s. Wh… read more

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9. The Healer's Apprentice (Hagenheim, #1)

By: Melanie Dickerson

3.83

Format: 272 pages, Paperback

Two Hearts. One Hope. Rose has been appointed as a healer's apprentice at Hagenheim Castle, a ra… read more

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"Feel Better? No. Get up so I can hit you again."

-Melanie Dickerson, The Healer's Apprentice (Hagenheim, #1)

"Music was food for the spirit, and she closed her eyes to better feed upon it."

-Melanie Dickerson, The Healer's Apprentice (Hagenheim, #1)

"I vow to you, Rose, that I will love you so tenderly, you will never feel unloved again."

-Melanie Dickerson, The Healer's Apprentice (Hagenheim, #1)

"It doesn't matter who your parents are. That doesn't determine your worth, Rose. According to the wisdom of the world, it does. But not according to God's wisdom."

-Melanie Dickerson, The Healer's Apprentice (Hagenheim, #1)

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10. 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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  • picture books
  • childrens
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11. Just for the Summer

By: Melody Carlson

3.49

Format: 288 pages, Paperback

Ginny Masters manages a popular boutique hotel in Seattle and manages it with aplomb. But the daily… read more

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12. Never Fall Again (Gossamer Falls, #1)

By: Lynn H. Blackburn

4.45

Format: 352 pages, Paperback

Landry Hutton has spent three years rebuilding her life behind the secure gates of The Haven, an ex… read more

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"Never doubt in the dark what God revealed to you in the light."

-Lynn H. Blackburn, Never Fall Again (Gossamer Falls, #1)

"What's a fun surprise? Unexpected gifts, visits, food, experiences. Secrets bring despair. Surprises bring delight."

-Lynn H. Blackburn, Never Fall Again (Gossamer Falls, #1)

"If his kisses were smoking, the look he gave her when he spotted her standing outside the fence of the construction site was scorching."

-Lynn H. Blackburn, Never Fall Again (Gossamer Falls, #1)

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13. Night Falls on Predicament Avenue

By: Jaime Jo Wright

4.26

Format: 368 pages, Paperback

In 1910, Effie James is living a dream for two. Her younger sister is harboring a secret that has l… read more

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"Effie couldn't disregard the awful sight of the blood that cursed this room with its stains. Stains that someone had taken the time to hid by rearranging the furniture."

-Jaime Jo Wright, Night Falls on Predicament Avenue

"We're afraid of death in part because we're afraid of the grief that follows. Death is momentary, but grief is what's left behind. The remnants of every memory, every moment, every emotion. Grief is …"

-Jaime Jo Wright, Night Falls on Predicament Avenue

"I can hear the darkness. It is like a breeze on a frigid winter's night that rattles the leafless branches. It is like the cold that travels through your open mouth and down your throat, a frozen kis…"

-Jaime Jo Wright, Night Falls on Predicament Avenue

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14. Just Add Water: My Swimming Life

By: Katie Ledecky

4.25

Format: 256 pages, Hardcover

A candid and inspiring memoir from Olympic gold medalist, world champion, and one of the best swim… read more

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  • biography
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15. I'm So Glad You Were Born: Celebrating Who You Are

By: Ainsley Earhardt

4.28

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Parents and children both have big dreams—about their life and the wonders the future holds. I’m So… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
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16. God, I Feel Sad: Bringing Big Emotions to a Bigger God

By: Michelle Nietert

4.54

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Kids have big feelings, but none of their feelings are too big for God. In this picture book from l… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of The Unexpected Light of Thomas Alva Edison (Turnabout Tales) by Raymond Arroyo

17. The Unexpected Light of Thomas Alva Edison (Turnabout Tales)

By: Raymond Arroyo

4.25

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

From New York Times bestselling author and news anchor Raymond Arroyo comes the first book in the T… read more

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  • history
  • biography
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  • childrens
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18. Strong: Psalm 1

By: Sally Lloyd-Jones

4.53

Format: 18 pages, Board Book

Inspired by Psalm 1, Strong ’ s lyrical text reminds little ones that God loves them and gives them… read more

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  • childrens
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19. Fiona and the Easter Egg Hunt

By: Zondervan

4.26

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Join your favorite hippo, Fiona, the beloved internet sensation from the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanic… read more

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  • childrens
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20. This Special Blessing for You

By: Eric Schrotenboer

4.63

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

God is full of love for your children, and This Special Blessing for You empowers them to live out … read more

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Cover of Kiki Finds Her Voice: Be True to You and Embrace Your God-Given Gifts by Kierra Sheard-Kelly

21. Kiki Finds Her Voice: Be True to You and Embrace Your God-Given Gifts

By: Kierra Sheard-Kelly

4.41

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

When the school talent show creates an issue between her and her friends, little Kiki learns what i… read more

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  • picture books
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22. Faithful Friends: Favorite Stories of People in the Bible

By: Marcy Kelleher

4.65

Format: 96 pages, Hardcover

Charming and whimsical handmade doll photographs illustrate the stories of over 40 men and women of… read more

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Cover of All of Creation: Understanding God’s Planet and How We Can Help by Betsy Painter

23. All of Creation: Understanding God’s Planet and How We Can Help

By: Betsy Painter

4.00

Format: 192 pages, Hardcover

From conservation to protecting endangered species to sustainable living, All of Creation offers yo… read more

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24. Her Story, Her Strength: 50 God-Empowered Women of the Bible

By: Sarah Parker Rubio

4.35

Format: 240 pages, Hardcover

Girls are beautifully and wonderfully made in God’s image. This comprehensive collection of stories… read more

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25. The Beginner's Bible Let's Learn to Pray: Talk to God about Anything and Everything

By: The Beginner's Bible

4.63

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

Start children on the path to a fulfilling, lifelong prayer habit. The Beginner’s Bible Let’s Learn… read more

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26. Turtle Finds His Talent: A Slide-and-Find Book: Discovering How God Made You Special (The Slide-and-find Books)

By: Lucille Williams

4.58

Format: 20 pages, Board Book

Children ages 2-6 will love this adorable and interactive board book that encourages them to embrac… read more

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27. Tiny Truths Little Lights Devotional: Shining God’s Light in the World

By: Joanna Rivard

5.00

Format: 160 pages, Hardcover

The Tiny Truth Little Lights Devotional is a collection of more than 60 accessible, Scripture-based… read more

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28. God, I Feel Scared: Bringing Big Emotions to a Bigger God

By: Michelle Nietert

4.71

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Kids have big feelings, but none of their feelings are too big for God. In this picture book from l… read more

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  • picture books
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29. My Epic, Doodletastic Bible Storybook: 60 Bible Stories to Read, Color, and Draw

By: Bob Hartman

4.71

Format: 256 pages, Paperback

Get out your coloring tools and pencils! You can draw and doodle along to this fun and interactive … read more

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  • picture books
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30. Easter Love Letters from God, Updated Edition: Bible Stories

By: Glenys Nellist

4.78

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Are you looking for a way to teach your child about Holy Week and Easter? What if your child could … read more

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  • childrens
Cover of Winning the War in Your Mind for Teens: Change Your Thinking, Change Your Life by Craig Groeschel

31. Winning the War in Your Mind for Teens: Change Your Thinking, Change Your Life

By: Craig Groeschel

4.46

Format: 224 pages, Hardcover

Do your thoughts and your life feel out of your control? Have you found yourself in a spiral of unh… read more

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4.66

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4.14

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Nicole Deese

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