6 must-read nature books like Uncle John's City Garden by Bernette G. Ford

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Uncle John's City Garden

By: Bernette G. Ford

4.07

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

How does this city garden grow? With help from L’il Sissy and her siblings--and love, love, love! A…

If you liked the nature plot in Uncle John's City Garden by Bernette G. Ford , here is a list of 6 books like this:

Cover of Big by Vashti Harrison

1. 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 Bernette G. Ford's Uncle John's City Garden

  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • african american
  • juvenile
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2. 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 Bernette G. Ford's Uncle John's City Garden

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
  • juvenile
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3. 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 Bernette G. Ford's Uncle John's City Garden

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • food
  • family
  • fiction
  • nature
  • juvenile
Cover of The Year We Learned to Fly by Jacqueline Woodson

4. 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 Bernette G. Ford's Uncle John's City Garden

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • family
  • fiction
  • african american
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5. The Smart Cookie (The Food Group #5)

By: Jory John

4.31

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

This cookie has never felt like a smart cookie no matter how hard she tries, especially in comparis… read more

Similar categories in Jory John's The Smart Cookie (The Food Group #5) book and Bernette G. Ford's Uncle John's City Garden

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • food
  • fiction
  • juvenile
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6. 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 Bernette G. Ford's Uncle John's City Garden

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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7. Kick Push

By: Frank Morrison

3.80

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Award-winning picture book creator Frank Morrison makes his author/illustrator debut in an exuberan… read more

Similar categories in Frank Morrison's Kick Push book and Bernette G. Ford's Uncle John's City Garden

  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • family
  • fiction
  • african american
  • juvenile
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8. Luli and the Language of Tea

By: Andrea Wang

4.45

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Though they may speak different languages, kids from all over the world come together to enjoy the … read more

Similar categories in Andrea Wang's Luli and the Language of Tea book and Bernette G. Ford's Uncle John's City Garden

  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • food
  • fiction
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9. The Queen of Kindergarten

By: Derrick Barnes

4.24

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

A confident little Black girl has a fantastic first day of school in this companion to the New York… read more

Similar categories in Derrick Barnes's The Queen of Kindergarten book and Bernette G. Ford's Uncle John's City Garden

  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • family
  • fiction
  • african american
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10. An American Story (Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award Winner)

By: Kwame Alexander

4.63

Format: 56 pages, Hardcover

#1 New York Times Bestselling and award-winning author  of  The Undefeated , Kwame Alexander, pens … read more

Similar categories in Kwame Alexander's An American Story (Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award Winner) book and Bernette G. Ford's Uncle John's City Garden

  • african american
  • picture books
  • childrens
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11. 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 Bernette G. Ford's Uncle John's City Garden

  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • african american
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12. 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 Bernette G. Ford's Uncle John's City Garden

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • family
  • fiction
  • juvenile
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13. 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 Bernette G. Ford's Uncle John's City Garden

  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • family
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14. Gibberish

By: Young Vo

4.40

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

It's Dat's first day of school in a new country! Dat and his Mah made a long journey to get here, a… read more

Similar categories in Young Vo's Gibberish book and Bernette G. Ford's Uncle John's City Garden

  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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15. Keepunumuk: Weeâchumun's Thanksgiving Story

By: Danielle Greendeer

4.36

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

In this Wampanoag story told in a Native tradition, two kids from the Mashpee Wampanoag tribe learn… read more

Similar categories in Danielle Greendeer's Keepunumuk: Weeâchumun's Thanksgiving Story book and Bernette G. Ford's Uncle John's City Garden

  • food
  • picture books
  • childrens
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16. The Little Ghost Who Was a Quilt (A Little Ghost Quilt Book)

By: Riel Nason

4.35

Format: 42 pages, Hardcover

When you're a quilt instead of a sheet, being a ghost is hard! An adorable picture book for fans of… read more

Similar categories in Riel Nason's The Little Ghost Who Was a Quilt (A Little Ghost Quilt Book) book and Bernette G. Ford's Uncle John's City Garden

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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17. Nell Plants a Tree

By: Anne Wynter

4.31

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

This gorgeous picture book shows how one little girl’s careful tending of a pecan tree creates the… read more

Similar categories in Anne Wynter's Nell Plants a Tree book and Bernette G. Ford's Uncle John's City Garden

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • gardening
  • family
  • fiction
  • african american
  • nature
  • juvenile
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18. John's Turn

By: Mac Barnett

4.13

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

E. B. White Read-Aloud winner Mac Barnett celebrates individuality in a story told with tenderness … read more

Similar categories in Mac Barnett's John's Turn book and Bernette G. Ford's Uncle John's City Garden

  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • juvenile
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19. 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 Bernette G. Ford's Uncle John's City Garden

  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • family
  • fiction
  • african american
  • juvenile
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20. I'm Not Small

By: Nina Crews

3.60

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

What makes you big? What makes you small? From acclaimed author-illustrator Nina Crews comes a pict… read more

Similar categories in Nina Crews's I'm Not Small book and Bernette G. Ford's Uncle John's City Garden

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • family
  • fiction
  • african american
  • nature
  • juvenile
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21. 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

Similar categories in Julie Fogliano's I Don't Care book and Bernette G. Ford's Uncle John's City Garden

  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • juvenile
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22. The Blur

By: Minh Lê

4.31

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Meet a child with superhero-like abilities . . . and the parents who are racing to keep up with her… read more

Similar categories in Minh Lê's The Blur book and Bernette G. Ford's Uncle John's City Garden

  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • family
  • fiction
Cover of Everything in Its Place: A Story of Books and Belonging by Pauline David-Sax

23. Everything in Its Place: A Story of Books and Belonging

By: Pauline David-Sax

4.31

Format: 40 pages, Library Binding

An inspiring and poetic story about reading, libraries, and overcoming shyness to find community. … read more

Similar categories in Pauline David-Sax's Everything in Its Place: A Story of Books and Belonging book and Bernette G. Ford's Uncle John's City Garden

  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • juvenile
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24. Magnolia Flower

By: Zora Neale Hurston

4.15

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

From beloved African American folklorist Zora Neale Hurston comes a moving adaptation by National B… read more

Similar categories in Zora Neale Hurston's Magnolia Flower book and Bernette G. Ford's Uncle John's City Garden

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • african american
  • nature
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25. 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 Bernette G. Ford's Uncle John's City Garden

  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • family
  • fiction
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26. Patchwork

By: Matt de la Peña

4.20

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

From a Newbery Medal-winning author and a New York Times bestselling illustrator comes a deeply mov… read more

Similar categories in Matt de la Peña's Patchwork book and Bernette G. Ford's Uncle John's City Garden

  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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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 Bernette G. Ford's Uncle John's City Garden

  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • food
  • fiction
  • family
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28. When You Can Swim

By: Jack Wong

4.15

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

Winner of the Boston Globe-Horn Book Picture Book Award A reverent celebration of learning to s… read more

Similar categories in Jack Wong's When You Can Swim book and Bernette G. Ford's Uncle John's City Garden

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • family
  • fiction
  • nature
  • juvenile
Cover of Tomatoes in My Lunchbox by Costantia Manoli

29. Tomatoes in My Lunchbox

By: Costantia Manoli

4.15

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

A moving picture book from a debut author about the first day of school, layered with themes about … read more

Similar categories in Costantia Manoli's Tomatoes in My Lunchbox book and Bernette G. Ford's Uncle John's City Garden

  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • food
  • fiction
  • family
Cover of Uncle John's City Garden by Bernette G. Ford

30. Uncle John's City Garden

By: Bernette G. Ford

4.07

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

How does this city garden grow? With help from L’il Sissy and her siblings--and love, love, love! A… read more

Similar categories in Bernette G. Ford's Uncle John's City Garden book and Bernette G. Ford's Uncle John's City Garden

  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • gardening
  • food
  • fiction
  • family
  • african american
  • nature
  • juvenile
Cover of That's Not My Name! by Anoosha Syed

31. 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 Bernette G. Ford's Uncle John's City Garden

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

28 must-read fiction books like Uncle John's City Garden by Bernette G. Ford

Transform Your Habits

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Vashti Harrison

4.66

Transform Your Habits

Knight Owl (The Knight Owl Series, 1)

Christopher Denise

4.51

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Berry Song

Michaela Goade

4.43

Transform Your Habits

The Year We Learned to Fly

Jacqueline Woodson

4.39

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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

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4.43

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