5 must-read realistic fiction books like The Brand-New, Never-Used, Perfect Crayons by Leanne Hatch

Cover of The Brand-New, Never-Used, Perfect Crayons by Leanne Hatch

The Brand-New, Never-Used, Perfect Crayons

By: Leanne Hatch

4.13

Format: 40 pages, Kindle Edition

Nothing is better than a brand new box of crayons. Violet loves hers so much that she refuses to sh…

If you liked the realistic fiction plot in The Brand-New, Never-Used, Perfect Crayons by Leanne Hatch , here is a list of 5 books like this:

Cover of Ish (Creatrilogy) by Peter H. Reynolds

1. Ish (Creatrilogy)

By: Peter H. Reynolds

4.39

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

A creative spirit learns that thinking “ish-ly” is far more wonderful than “getting it right” in th… read more

Similar categories in Peter H. Reynolds's Ish (Creatrilogy) book and Leanne Hatch's The Brand-New, Never-Used, Perfect Crayons

  • growth mindset
  • art
  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • family
  • fiction
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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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  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • family
  • storytime
"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. Peanut Butter & Cupcake

By: Terry Border

3.91

Format: 69 pages, Hardcover

For fans of The Day the Crayons Quit, Little Pea, or How Are You Peeling? What's a little piece of … read more

Similar categories in Terry Border's Peanut Butter & Cupcake book and Leanne Hatch's The Brand-New, Never-Used, Perfect Crayons

  • storytime
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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4. Goodbye Summer, Hello Autumn

By: Kenard Pak

4.03

Format: 480 pages, Hardcover

As trees sway in the cool breeze, blue jays head south, and leaves change their colors, everyone kn… read more

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  • storytime
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction

5. I Need A Hug

By: Aaron Blabey

3.60

Format: 212 pages, Hardcover

'I need a hug. Will you cuddle me, Lou?' 'What? With those spikes? Get away from me! Shoo!' All thi… read more

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6. Not a Box

By: Antoinette Portis

3.93

Format: 512 pages, Hardcover

A box is just a box . . . unless it's not a box. From mountain to rocket ship, a small rabbit shows… read more

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7. I Will Take a Nap! (Elephant & Piggie, #23)

By: Mo Willems

3.83

Format: 400 pages, Hardcover

Gerald is careful. Piggie is not. Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can. Gerald worries so that Pi… read more

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8. 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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  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • storytime
  • emotion
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9. 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

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  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • storytime
Cover of The Big Cheese (The Food Group, #7) by Jory John

10. The Big Cheese (The Food Group, #7)

By: Jory John

4.17

Format: 40 pages, Kindle Edition

The Big Cheese is the best at everything, and brags about it, too. When the annual Cheese-cathlon c… read more

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  • childrens
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • storytime
  • emotion
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11. The Wall in the Middle of the Book

By: Jon Agee

4.23

Format: 42 pages, Hardcover

A foolish knight is certain that his side of the wall is the safe side in this meta picture book. … read more

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  • storytime
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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12. The Truth About Dragons

By: Julie Leung

4.38

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

An unforgettable lyrical picture book that celebrates biracial identity from the award-winning auth… read more

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  • fiction
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • family
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13. If I Was a Horse

By: Sophie Blackall

3.79

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

In her funniest book yet, two-time Caldecott Medalist Sophie Blackall captures the astonishing spec… read more

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  • childrens
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • family
  • storytime
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14. We Don't Lose Our Class Goldfish (Penelope Rex, #3)

By: Ryan T. Higgins

4.30

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

Penelope Rex faces her biggest (and fishiest) fear in this companion to the #1 New York Times best-… read more

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  • storytime
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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15. Something, Someday

By: Amanda Gorman

4.38

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

The stunning new picture book by presidential inaugural poet Amanda Gorman and Caldecott Honor-winn… read more

Similar categories in Amanda Gorman's Something, Someday book and Leanne Hatch's The Brand-New, Never-Used, Perfect Crayons

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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16. Bruce and the Legend of Soggy Hollow

By: Ryan T. Higgins

4.13

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Celebrate all things scary with #1 New York Times best-selling author Ryan T. Higgins's beloved Mot… read more

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  • storytime
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Sleigh! by Mo Willems

17. Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Sleigh!

By: Mo Willems

4.25

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

From #1 New York Times bestselling, award-winning author and illustrator Mo Willems comes a new hol… read more

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  • storytime
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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18. 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

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  • storytime
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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19. The Wrong Book

By: Drew Daywalt

3.82

Format: 40 pages, Kindle Edition

What if the narrator of the book you're reading is just...WRONG?! This hilarious book from the auth… read more

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  • storytime
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of Make Way for Butterfly (A Very Impatient Caterpillar, #4) by Ross Burach

20. Make Way for Butterfly (A Very Impatient Caterpillar, #4)

By: Ross Burach

4.17

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Make way for another riotous adventure in the Very Impatient Caterpillar series that slyly combines… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • storytime
Cover of I’m From by Gary R. Gray Jr.

21. I’m From

By: Gary R. Gray Jr.

4.16

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

A poetic, heartwarming ode to the small, defining moments of a boy’s life, by a brilliant new debut… read more

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  • childrens
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • family
  • storytime
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22. The Book That Almost Rhymed

By: Omar Abed

4.45

Format: 40 pages, Kindle Edition

Every great adventure needs a hero—or two! This playful take on storytelling and equity proves that… read more

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  • childrens
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • family
  • storytime
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23. Llama Llama Mess Mess Mess

By: Anna Dewdney

4.03

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Mama Llama teaches Llama Llama a humorous lesson in cleaning up in Anna Dewdney's bestselling Llama… read more

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  • childrens
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • family
  • storytime
Cover of Vlad, the Fabulous Vampire (The World of Gustavo, #3) by Flavia Z. Drago

24. Vlad, the Fabulous Vampire (The World of Gustavo, #3)

By: Flavia Z. Drago

4.30

Format: 41 pages, Kindle Edition

From the acclaimed author-illustrator of Gustavo, the Shy Ghost comes a charmingly spooky celebrati… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of A Unicorn, a Dinosaur, and a Shark Walk into a Book by Jonathan Fenske

25. A Unicorn, a Dinosaur, and a Shark Walk into a Book

By: Jonathan Fenske

3.59

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

From the comedic mind of Jonathan Fenske, Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor-winning creator of A Pig, a Fo… read more

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  • storytime
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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26. Brave Little Bear

By: Steve Small

3.98

Format: 32 pages, ebook

Being brave when you feel afraid is the very bravest brave of all . . . It’s time for Arlo’s famil… read more

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  • storytime
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • family
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27. Becoming Charley

By: Kelly DiPucchio

3.76

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

A New York Times bestselling author and an award-winning illustrator team up for a striking, modern… read more

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  • childrens
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • storytime
  • emotion
Cover of The Great Banned-Books Bake Sale by Aya Khalil

28. The Great Banned-Books Bake Sale

By: Aya Khalil

4.38

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Kanzi, the immigrant girl of Aya Khalil and Anait Semirdzhyan’s bestselling picture book The Arabic… read more

Similar categories in Aya Khalil's The Great Banned-Books Bake Sale book and Leanne Hatch's The Brand-New, Never-Used, Perfect Crayons

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of The Brand-New, Never-Used, Perfect Crayons by Leanne Hatch

29. The Brand-New, Never-Used, Perfect Crayons

By: Leanne Hatch

4.13

Format: 40 pages, Kindle Edition

Nothing is better than a brand new box of crayons. Violet loves hers so much that she refuses to sh… read more

Similar categories in Leanne Hatch's The Brand-New, Never-Used, Perfect Crayons book and Leanne Hatch's The Brand-New, Never-Used, Perfect Crayons

  • growth mindset
  • art
  • drawing
  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • family
  • fiction
  • storytime
  • emotion
Cover of Oh, Are You Awake? by Bob Shea

30. Oh, Are You Awake?

By: Bob Shea

3.50

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

For anyone who has ever craved sleep—and anyone too full of energy to settle down—a comedy from Bob… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • storytime
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31. Little Ghost Makes a Friend

By: Maggie Edkins Willis

4.17

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

A shy ghost learns the secret to making friends is being his spooky, sparkly self in this charming … read more

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  • storytime
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction

25 must-read fiction books like The Brand-New, Never-Used, Perfect Crayons by Leanne Hatch

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Ish (Creatrilogy)

Peter H. Reynolds

4.39

Transform Your Habits

Last Stop on Market Street

Matt de la Peña , Christian Robinson

4.30

Transform Your Habits

Peanut Butter & Cupcake

Terry Border

3.91

Transform Your Habits

Goodbye Summer, Hello Autumn

Kenard Pak

4.03

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17 best-selling fiction books like Something, Someday by Amanda Gorman

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Big

Vashti Harrison

4.66

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This Book Is Banned

Raj Haldar

4.13

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The Truth About Dragons

Julie Leung

4.38

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If I Was a Horse

Sophie Blackall

3.79

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