10 must-read family books like One Million Trees: A True Story by Kristen Balouch

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One Million Trees: A True Story

By: Kristen Balouch

3.84

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

The real-life story of a family who planted 1,000,000 trees—yes, it’s true!—to fight deforestation …

If you liked the family plot in One Million Trees: A True Story by Kristen Balouch , here is a list of 10 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 Kristen Balouch's One Million Trees: A True Story

  • picture books
  • childrens
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2. 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 Kristen Balouch's One Million Trees: A True Story

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

3. 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 Kristen Balouch's One Million Trees: A True Story

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

4. 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 Kristen Balouch's One Million Trees: A True Story

  • nature
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • family
  • environment
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5. Freewater

By: Amina Luqman-Dawson

4.18

Format: 416 pages, Hardcover

A middle-grade novel about two enslaved children’s escape from a plantation and the many ways they … read more

Similar categories in Amina Luqman-Dawson's Freewater book and Kristen Balouch's One Million Trees: A True Story

  • childrens
"Lord only knows how many of us they keep from running. How many of us stay in these hateful places out of love. I used to think it was from scaring us - beating, cutting, or whipping us that did it. …"

-Amina Luqman-Dawson, Freewater

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6. The Lost Year

By: Katherine Marsh

4.50

Format: 368 pages, Hardcover

A middle-grade survival story that traces a family secret back to the Holodomor, a terrible famine … read more

Similar categories in Katherine Marsh's The Lost Year book and Kristen Balouch's One Million Trees: A True Story

  • childrens
  • family
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7. A First Time for Everything

By: Dan Santat

4.39

Format: 320 pages, Hardcover

A middle grade graphic memoir based on bestselling author and Caldecott Medalist Dan Santat's awkwa… read more

Similar categories in Dan Santat's A First Time for Everything book and Kristen Balouch's One Million Trees: A True Story

  • nonfiction
  • biography
  • childrens
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8. 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 Kristen Balouch's One Million Trees: A True Story

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • family
Cover of Every Dog in the Neighborhood by Philip C. Stead

9. Every Dog in the Neighborhood

By: Philip C. Stead

4.36

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Louis and his eccentric Grandma set out to count every dog in the neighborhood when they find out a… read more

Similar categories in Philip C. Stead's Every Dog in the Neighborhood book and Kristen Balouch's One Million Trees: A True Story

  • activism
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • family
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10. A Rover's Story

By: Jasmine Warga

4.28

Format: 320 pages, Hardcover

A middle grade novel about the journey of a fictional Mars rover. Meet Resilience, a Mars rover… read more

Similar categories in Jasmine Warga's A Rover's Story book and Kristen Balouch's One Million Trees: A True Story

  • childrens
Cover of Hello Lighthouse (Caldecott Medal Winner) by Sophie  Blackall

11. Hello Lighthouse (Caldecott Medal Winner)

By: Sophie Blackall

4.38

Format: 44 pages, Hardcover

A new picture book that will transport readers to the seaside. Watch the days and seasons pass a… read more

Similar categories in Sophie Blackall's Hello Lighthouse (Caldecott Medal Winner) book and Kristen Balouch's One Million Trees: A True Story

  • family
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • nature
Cover of An American Story (Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award Winner) by Kwame Alexander

12. 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 Kristen Balouch's One Million Trees: A True Story

  • nonfiction
  • picture books
  • childrens
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13. 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 Kristen Balouch's One Million Trees: A True Story

  • picture books
  • childrens
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14. In Every Life

By: Marla Frazee

4.28

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

A simple and profound meditation on the many wonders of life from two-time Caldecott Honor recipien… read more

Similar categories in Marla Frazee's In Every Life book and Kristen Balouch's One Million Trees: A True Story

  • family
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • nature
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15. Big Tree

By: Brian Selznick

4.04

Format: 528 pages, Hardcover

The fate of all life on Earth may depend on the bravery of two little seeds in this epic adventure … read more

Similar categories in Brian Selznick's Big Tree book and Kristen Balouch's One Million Trees: A True Story

  • childrens
  • nature
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16. 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 Kristen Balouch's One Million Trees: A True Story

  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of How Does Santa Go Down the Chimney? by Mac Barnett

17. 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

Similar categories in Mac Barnett's How Does Santa Go Down the Chimney? book and Kristen Balouch's One Million Trees: A True Story

  • picture books
  • childrens
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18. The Midnight Children

By: Dan Gemeinhart

4.16

Format: 342 pages, Hardcover

An extraordinary story about a family of runaways who take up residence in a small town, and the ou… read more

Similar categories in Dan Gemeinhart's The Midnight Children book and Kristen Balouch's One Million Trees: A True Story

  • childrens
  • family
"Stories, after all, are about choices."

-Dan Gemeinhart, The Midnight Children

"And determined is nearly always a very good thing to be."

-Dan Gemeinhart, The Midnight Children

"I’ll be your creep, Ravani Foster, if you’ll be my freak."

-Dan Gemeinhart, The Midnight Children

"But the truth, sometimes, can be the cruelest thing of all."

-Dan Gemeinhart, The Midnight Children

Cover of I Am Enough by Grace Byers

19. I Am Enough

By: Grace Byers

4.34

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

I Am Enough is the picture book everyone needs This is a gorgeous, lyrical ode to loving who you… read more

Similar categories in Grace Byers's I Am Enough book and Kristen Balouch's One Million Trees: A True Story

  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of Listen: How Evelyn Glennie, a Deaf Girl, Changed Percussion by Shannon Stocker

20. Listen: How Evelyn Glennie, a Deaf Girl, Changed Percussion

By: Shannon Stocker

4.50

Format: 40 pages, Paperback

This picture book tells the true story of world-famous deaf percussionist Dame Evelyn Glennie. T… read more

Similar categories in Shannon Stocker's Listen: How Evelyn Glennie, a Deaf Girl, Changed Percussion book and Kristen Balouch's One Million Trees: A True Story

  • nonfiction
  • picture books
  • biography
  • childrens
Cover of Pizza!: A Slice of History by Greg Pizzoli

21. Pizza!: A Slice of History

By: Greg Pizzoli

4.24

Format: 56 pages, Hardcover

From Geisel Award-winning author Greg Pizzoli comes a hilarious and mouth-watering history of pizza… read more

Similar categories in Greg Pizzoli's Pizza!: A Slice of History book and Kristen Balouch's One Million Trees: A True Story

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

22. 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 Kristen Balouch's One Million Trees: A True Story

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • family
Cover of Blue: A History of the Color as Deep as the Sea and as Wide as the Sky by Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond

23. Blue: A History of the Color as Deep as the Sea and as Wide as the Sky

By: Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond

4.42

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Discover a world of creativity and tradition in this fascinating picture book that explores the his… read more

Similar categories in Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond's Blue: A History of the Color as Deep as the Sea and as Wide as the Sky book and Kristen Balouch's One Million Trees: A True Story

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • nonfiction
  • nature
  • science
Cover of The Universe in You: A Microscopic Journey by Jason Chin

24. The Universe in You: A Microscopic Journey

By: Jason Chin

4.28

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Caldecott Medalist Jason Chin's companion book to the award-winning Your Place in the Universe expl… read more

Similar categories in Jason Chin's The Universe in You: A Microscopic Journey book and Kristen Balouch's One Million Trees: A True Story

  • childrens
  • mathematics
  • picture books
  • nonfiction
  • nature
  • science
Cover of Choosing Brave: How Mamie Till-Mobley and Emmett Till Sparked the Civil Rights Movement (Caldecott Honor Book) by Angela Joy

25. Choosing Brave: How Mamie Till-Mobley and Emmett Till Sparked the Civil Rights Movement (Caldecott Honor Book)

By: Angela Joy

4.66

Format: 64 pages, Hardcover

A picture book biography of the mother of Emmett Till, and how she channeled grief over her son's d… read more

Similar categories in Angela Joy's Choosing Brave: How Mamie Till-Mobley and Emmett Till Sparked the Civil Rights Movement (Caldecott Honor Book) book and Kristen Balouch's One Million Trees: A True Story

  • nonfiction
  • picture books
  • biography
  • childrens
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26. Ahoy!

By: Sophie Blackall

4.09

Format: 48 pages, Library Binding

Join a child captain and parent first mate as they embark on a wild high seas adventure…all without… read more

Similar categories in Sophie Blackall's Ahoy! book and Kristen Balouch's One Million Trees: A True Story

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • family
Cover of One Million Trees: A True Story by Kristen Balouch

27. One Million Trees: A True Story

By: Kristen Balouch

3.84

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

The real-life story of a family who planted 1,000,000 trees—yes, it’s true!—to fight deforestation … read more

Similar categories in Kristen Balouch's One Million Trees: A True Story book and Kristen Balouch's One Million Trees: A True Story

  • biography
  • childrens
  • mathematics
  • picture books
  • nonfiction
  • family
  • activism
  • environment
  • nature
  • science
Cover of Yoshi and the Ocean: A Sea Turtle's Incredible Journey Home by Lindsay  Moore

28. Yoshi and the Ocean: A Sea Turtle's Incredible Journey Home

By: Lindsay Moore

4.37

Format: 64 pages, Hardcover

Lindsay Moore, the acclaimed author-illustrator of Sea Bear, chronicles the remarkable true story o… read more

Similar categories in Lindsay Moore's Yoshi and the Ocean: A Sea Turtle's Incredible Journey Home book and Kristen Balouch's One Million Trees: A True Story

  • nature
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • nonfiction
  • environment
  • science
Cover of Action!: How Movies Began by Meghan Mccarthy

29. Action!: How Movies Began

By: Meghan Mccarthy

3.83

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

Award-winning nonfiction picture book creator Meghan McCarthy tells the story of how motion picture… read more

Similar categories in Meghan Mccarthy's Action!: How Movies Began book and Kristen Balouch's One Million Trees: A True Story

  • nonfiction
  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of Like Lava in My Veins by Derrick Barnes

30. Like Lava in My Veins

By: Derrick Barnes

4.12

Format: None pages, None

A super-cool graphic picture book about a boy learning how to control his temper, by bestselling au… read more

Similar categories in Derrick Barnes's Like Lava in My Veins book and Kristen Balouch's One Million Trees: A True Story

  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of Zero Waste: How One Community Is Leading a World Recycling Revolution (Green Power) by Allan Drummond

31. Zero Waste: How One Community Is Leading a World Recycling Revolution (Green Power)

By: Allan Drummond

3.78

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

In this fifth installment in Allan Drummond’s picture book series about green living, a town in Jap… read more

Similar categories in Allan Drummond's Zero Waste: How One Community Is Leading a World Recycling Revolution (Green Power) book and Kristen Balouch's One Million Trees: A True Story

  • nonfiction
  • picture books
  • childrens

31 Best childrens books like One Million Trees: A True Story by Kristen Balouch

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

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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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