6 Best history books like A Day for Rememberin': Inspired by the True Events of the First Memorial Day by Leah Henderson

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A Day for Rememberin': Inspired by the True Events of the First Memorial Day

By: Leah Henderson

4.39

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

A moving tribute to the little-known history behind the first Memorial Day, illustrated by Coretta …

If you liked the history plot in A Day for Rememberin': Inspired by the True Events of the First Memorial Day by Leah Henderson , here is a list of 6 books like this:

Cover of The Poppy Lady: Moina Belle Michael and Her Tribute to Veterans by Layne Johnson, Barbara Elizabeth Walsh

1. The Poppy Lady: Moina Belle Michael and Her Tribute to Veterans

By: Layne Johnson , Barbara Elizabeth Walsh

4.17

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Moina Belle Michael, a schoolteacher from Georgia, successfully established the Flanders Field Memo… read more

Similar categories in Layne Johnson's The Poppy Lady: Moina Belle Michael and Her Tribute to Veterans book and Leah Henderson's A Day for Rememberin': Inspired by the True Events of the First Memorial Day

  • american history
  • history
  • childrens
  • historical
  • picture books
  • war
  • nonfiction

2. The Seven Silly Eaters

By: Marla Frazee , Mary Ann Hoberman

4.50

Format: None pages, Paperback

Peter wants only milk, Lucy won't settle for anything but homemade lemonade, and Jack is stuck on a… read more

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3. The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore

By: William Joyce , Joe Bluhm

3.57

Format: 10 pages, Hardcover

Morris Lessmore loved words. He loved stories. He loved books. But every story has its upsets. Ever… read more

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4. 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 Leah Henderson's A Day for Rememberin': Inspired by the True Events of the First Memorial Day

  • picture books
  • childrens
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5. Grandad's Camper

By: Harry Woodgate

4.31

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

"As warm and friendly as a kind grandparent." Kirkus Reviews, STARRED REVIEW"An effective tool for … read more

Similar categories in Harry Woodgate's Grandad's Camper book and Leah Henderson's A Day for Rememberin': Inspired by the True Events of the First Memorial Day

  • picture books
  • childrens
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6. 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 Leah Henderson's A Day for Rememberin': Inspired by the True Events of the First Memorial Day

  • picture books
  • childrens
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7. Watercress

By: Andrea Wang

4.53

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Gathering watercress by the side of the road brings a girl closer to her family's Chinese Heritage.… read more

Similar categories in Andrea Wang's Watercress book and Leah Henderson's A Day for Rememberin': Inspired by the True Events of the First Memorial Day

  • picture books
  • childrens
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8. Attack of the Black Rectangles

By: Amy Sarig King

4.21

Format: 258 pages, Hardcover

When Mac first opens his classroom copy of Jane Yolen's The Devil's Arithmetic and finds some words… read more

Similar categories in Amy Sarig King's Attack of the Black Rectangles book and Leah Henderson's A Day for Rememberin': Inspired by the True Events of the First Memorial Day

  • childrens
"Why do they treat kids like we don't mean anything?"

-Amy Sarig King, Attack of the Black Rectangles

"If you're comfortable learning history, it's the wrong history."

-Amy Sarig King, Attack of the Black Rectangles

"I love banned books. I used to read as many to you as I could when you were little, Mac."

-Amy Sarig King, Attack of the Black Rectangles

"But if we want to change the world so it's good for everyone, it's important to talk about the truth."

-Amy Sarig King, Attack of the Black Rectangles

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9. The Last Mapmaker

By: Christina Soontornvat

4.15

Format: 368 pages, Hardcover

A high-seas adventure set in a Thai-inspired fantasy world. As assistant to Mangkon’s most celeb… read more

Similar categories in Christina Soontornvat's The Last Mapmaker book and Leah Henderson's A Day for Rememberin': Inspired by the True Events of the First Memorial Day

  • childrens
"I couldn't see it then, but I could see it now. I opened my eyes, releasing another stream of tears. I had been trying so hard to run from my past. But the past was like mottlefish ink. Even if it fa…"

-Christina Soontornvat, The Last Mapmaker

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10. The 1619 Project: Born on the Water

By: Nikole Hannah-Jones

4.69

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

The 1619 Project’s lyrical picture book in verse chronicles the consequences of slavery and the his… read more

Similar categories in Nikole Hannah-Jones's The 1619 Project: Born on the Water book and Leah Henderson's A Day for Rememberin': Inspired by the True Events of the First Memorial Day

  • history
  • childrens
  • historical
  • picture books
  • nonfiction
  • african american
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11. Something Like Home

By: Andrea Beatriz Arango

4.31

Format: 256 pages, Library Binding

A novel in verse in which a lost dog helps a lonely girl find a way home to her family . . . only f… read more

Similar categories in Andrea Beatriz Arango's Something Like Home book and Leah Henderson's A Day for Rememberin': Inspired by the True Events of the First Memorial Day

  • childrens
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12. Eyes that Kiss in the Corners

By: Joanna Ho

4.60

Format: 34 pages, Hardcover

A young Asian girl notices that her eyes look different from her peers'. They have big, round eyes … read more

Similar categories in Joanna Ho's Eyes that Kiss in the Corners book and Leah Henderson's A Day for Rememberin': Inspired by the True Events of the First Memorial Day

  • picture books
  • childrens
"When Mama tucks me in at night, her eyes tell me I'm a miracle."

-Joanna Ho, Eyes that Kiss in the Corners

"Some people have eyes like sapphire lagoons with lashes like lace trims on ballgowns, sweeping their cheeks as they twirl."

-Joanna Ho, Eyes that Kiss in the Corners

"My eyes crinkle into crescent moons and sparkle like the stars. Gold flecks dance and twirl while stories whirl in their oolong pools, carrying tales of the past and hope for the future."

-Joanna Ho, Eyes that Kiss in the Corners

"Some people have eyes like sapphire lagoons with lashes like lace trim on ballgowns, sweeping their cheeks as they twirl. Big eyes, long lashes. Not me. I have eyes that kiss on the corners and glow …"

-Joanna Ho, Eyes that Kiss in the Corners

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13. 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 Leah Henderson's A Day for Rememberin': Inspired by the True Events of the First Memorial Day

  • picture books
  • childrens
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14. Dim Sum Palace

By: X. Fang

4.08

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

A little girl's love of dim sum spills over into her dreams, taking her on a fantastical food-fille… read more

Similar categories in X. Fang's Dim Sum Palace book and Leah Henderson's A Day for Rememberin': Inspired by the True Events of the First Memorial Day

  • picture books
  • childrens
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15. My First Day

By: Phùng Nguyên Quang

4.41

Format: 40 pages, Library Binding

A visually stunning story of resilience and determination by an award-winning new author-illustrato… read more

Similar categories in Phùng Nguyên Quang's My First Day book and Leah Henderson's A Day for Rememberin': Inspired by the True Events of the First Memorial Day

  • picture books
  • childrens
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16. Aniana del Mar Jumps In

By: Jasminne Mendez

4.07

Format: 384 pages, Hardcover

A novel-in-verse by about a 12-year-old Dominican American swimmer who is diagnosed with Juvenile A… read more

Similar categories in Jasminne Mendez's Aniana del Mar Jumps In book and Leah Henderson's A Day for Rememberin': Inspired by the True Events of the First Memorial Day

  • 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

Similar categories in Aida Salazar's Jovita Wore Pants book and Leah Henderson's A Day for Rememberin': Inspired by the True Events of the First Memorial Day

  • history
  • childrens
  • historical
  • war
  • picture books
  • nonfiction
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18. Twenty-One Steps: Guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

By: Jeff Gottesfeld

4.57

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

With every step, the Tomb Guards pay homage to America’s fallen. Discover their story, and that of … read more

Similar categories in Jeff Gottesfeld's Twenty-One Steps: Guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier book and Leah Henderson's A Day for Rememberin': Inspired by the True Events of the First Memorial Day

  • american history
  • history
  • childrens
  • historical
  • holiday
  • picture books
  • war
  • nonfiction
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19. Black Is a Rainbow Color

By: Angela Joy

4.53

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

A child reflects on the meaning of being Black in this moving and powerful anthem about a people, a… read more

Similar categories in Angela Joy's Black Is a Rainbow Color book and Leah Henderson's A Day for Rememberin': Inspired by the True Events of the First Memorial Day

  • history
  • childrens
  • historical
  • picture books
  • african american
Cover of A Day for Rememberin': Inspired by the True Events of the First Memorial Day by Leah  Henderson

20. A Day for Rememberin': Inspired by the True Events of the First Memorial Day

By: Leah Henderson

4.39

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

A moving tribute to the little-known history behind the first Memorial Day, illustrated by Coretta … read more

Similar categories in Leah Henderson's A Day for Rememberin': Inspired by the True Events of the First Memorial Day book and Leah Henderson's A Day for Rememberin': Inspired by the True Events of the First Memorial Day

  • american history
  • history
  • childrens
  • historical
  • civil war
  • holiday
  • picture books
  • war
  • nonfiction
  • african american
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21. Memorial Day (Carolrhoda on My Own Books)

By: Geoffrey Scott

3.78

Format: 48 pages, Library Binding

Explains why and how we celebrate Memorial Day, the last Monday in May, a day set aside to honor th… read more

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4.66

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