9 Best middle grade books like I Am Able to Shine by Korey Watari

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I Am Able to Shine

By: Korey Watari

4.31

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

An affirmative, empowering story about embracing your identity and finding your voice, inspired in …

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Cover of I Am (Not) Scared by Anna Kang, Christopher Weyant

1. I Am (Not) Scared

By: Anna Kang , Christopher Weyant

3.96

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Two fuzzy friends go to an amusement park. They try to convince each other that there are much scar… read more

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  • graphic novels
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction

2. That's (Not) Mine

By: Anna Kang , Christopher Weyant

3.87

Format: 144 pages, Hardcover

Two fuzzy creatures both want to sit in the same comfy chair. The trouble is, they can't agree who … read more

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3. Eraser

By: Anna Kang

3.92

Format: 21 pages, Kindle Edition

Winner of the Christopher Award Eraser is always cleaning up everyone else’s mistakes. Except for … read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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4. Pink Is Not a Color

By: Lindsay Ward

4.43

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Pink finds happiness right where she always knew it was in this colorful companion to the popular p… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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5. It's Not the Three Little Pigs (It's Not a Fairy Tale, #4)

By: Josh Funk

4.11

Format: 34 pages, Hardcover

Meet the three (ahem—four!) little pigs as they convince the narrator to tell a slightly different … read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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6. 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

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  • childrens
  • middle grade
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • contemporary
  • asian literature
"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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7. I Am Quiet: A Story for the Introvert in All of Us

By: Andie Powers

4.16

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Emile is not shy—he is quiet. Emile may seem timid and shy on the outside, but on the inside … read more

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  • childrens
  • graphic novels
  • middle grade
  • picture books
  • fiction
"Strength can be quiet. Answers can be quiet. Friendship can be quiet."

-Andie Powers, I Am Quiet: A Story for the Introvert in All of Us

"l am quiet on the outside, but not on the inside. On the inside, my imagination shouts loudly and runs wild."

-Andie Powers, I Am Quiet: A Story for the Introvert in All of Us

"My mother says that "if you hold a shell close to your ear and are very quiet, you can hear the entire ocean sing."

-Andie Powers, I Am Quiet: A Story for the Introvert in All of Us

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8. Hudson and Tallulah Take Sides

By: Anna Kang

4.07

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

A tale about a cat and a dog who discover that even though they don’t look at things the same way, … read more

Similar categories in Anna Kang's Hudson and Tallulah Take Sides book and Korey Watari's I Am Able to Shine

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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9. Pippa's Night Parade

By: Lisa Robinson

4.25

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Pippa’s wonderfully wild imagination is perfect for dreaming up wildly adorable creations. But at n… read more

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  • picture books
  • middle grade
  • childrens
  • fiction
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10. We Are (Not) Friends

By: Anna Kang

3.95

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

A Goodreads Choice Award finalist. Two fuzzy friends are having a fun playdate when a new pal hops … read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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11. The Girl Who Makes a Million Mistakes: A Growth Mindset Book for Kids to Boost Confidence, Self-Esteem and Resilience (A Million Mistakes Series 1)

By: Brenda Li

4.52

Format: None pages, Kindle Edition

Want to teach children how to turn mistakes into resilience?"A modern-day uplifting classic that em… read more

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  • childrens
Cover of This Is (Not) Enough by Anna Kang

12. This Is (Not) Enough

By: Anna Kang

4.13

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Finding a gift for your best pal isn’t always easy in this fun tale from an award-winning author an… read more

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  • middle grade
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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13. Dancing with Daddy

By: Anitra Rowe Schulte

4.42

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Elsie can’t wait to go to her first father-daughter dance. She picked out the perfect dress and has… read more

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  • middle grade
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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14. This Book Is Gray

By: Lindsay Ward

4.22

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Gray just wants to be included. But the other colors are always leaving him out. So he decides to c… read more

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  • graphic novels
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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15. That Monster on the Block

By: Sue Ganz-Schmitt

4.42

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Monster is excited to see what kind of creature will move into Vampire’s old house on the block. He… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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16. The Best Gift for Bear

By: Jennifer A. Bell

4.24

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Just right for the holidays, this charming story about finding a perfect present introduces an ende… read more

Similar categories in Jennifer A. Bell's The Best Gift for Bear book and Korey Watari's I Am Able to Shine

  • middle grade
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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17. A Home Again

By: Colleen Rowan Kosinski

4.25

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

After the last brick is laid, a family moves into a brand-new house. As the family grows, the house… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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18. I Am You: A Book about Ubuntu

By: Refiloe Moahloli

4.35

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

We may be different, but our hearts beat the same. In southern Africa, there is a belief called … read more

Similar categories in Refiloe Moahloli's I Am You: A Book about Ubuntu book and Korey Watari's I Am Able to Shine

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of Anni Dreams of Biryani by Namita Moolani Mehra

19. Anni Dreams of Biryani

By: Namita Moolani Mehra

4.35

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Anni’s on a mission to YUM! The café across the street from Anni’s home in Little India makes the … read more

Similar categories in Namita Moolani Mehra's Anni Dreams of Biryani book and Korey Watari's I Am Able to Shine

  • asian literature
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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20. Bright Winter Night

By: Alli Brydon

4.14

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

The forest calls, and creatures big and small, one by one. They sense there is a task to do as nig… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of It Is (Not) Perfect by Anna Kang

21. It Is (Not) Perfect

By: Anna Kang

4.27

Format: 32 pages, Kindle Edition

Two fuzzy creatures are happily putting the finishing touches on their sandcastle when each of them… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of Julius and Macy: A Very Brave Night by Annelouise Mahoney

22. Julius and Macy: A Very Brave Night

By: Annelouise Mahoney

4.39

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

A woodland tale about bravery and friendship. Julius and Macy like to play heroes. Julius preten… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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23. Thursday

By: Ann Bonwill

4.26

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

A true friend can help us through anything… When a little girl learns about her parents’ divorce… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of Turkey Goes to School (Turkey Trouble #5) by Wendi Silvano

24. Turkey Goes to School (Turkey Trouble #5)

By: Wendi Silvano

4.24

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

School is starting soon and Turkey can’t wait. Each day, he and his barnyard friends practice their… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
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25. Sadie Sprocket Builds a Rocket

By: Sue Fliess

3.68

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Sadie Sprocket is ready to soar! Sadie Sprocket is a girl with a big dream—to go to Mars! No one… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of Before the World Wakes by Estelle Laure

26. Before the World Wakes

By: Estelle Laure

4.05

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

A joyous celebration of the sights and sounds of daybreak and that special feeling a brother and si… read more

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  • middle grade
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of Kat and Juju by Kataneh Vahdani

27. Kat and Juju

By: Kataneh Vahdani

4.36

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

An unlikely duo star in a story about being different, finding courage, and the importance of frien… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of I Am Able to Shine by Korey Watari

28. I Am Able to Shine

By: Korey Watari

4.31

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

An affirmative, empowering story about embracing your identity and finding your voice, inspired in … read more

Similar categories in Korey Watari's I Am Able to Shine book and Korey Watari's I Am Able to Shine

  • childrens
  • graphic novels
  • middle grade
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • contemporary
  • asian literature
  • japanese literature
  • japan
Cover of The Pennymores and the Curse of the Invisible Quill (Pennymores, #1) by Eric Koester

29. The Pennymores and the Curse of the Invisible Quill (Pennymores, #1)

By: Eric Koester

4.31

Format: 363 pages, Paperback

When her brother vanishes in the night, along with all she thought to be true of magic, Parker Penn… read more

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  • middle grade
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of My Cat is Like That - A Funny And Heartwarming Rhyming Picture Book For Kids: Best Friends Are Real, So Are Furry Pets (Purrific Tales 1) by Barbara Pinke

30. My Cat is Like That - A Funny And Heartwarming Rhyming Picture Book For Kids: Best Friends Are Real, So Are Furry Pets (Purrific Tales 1)

By: Barbara Pinke

4.47

Format: None pages, Kindle Edition

I have a a ginger cat.His name is Pizza... fits so purrfect.He loves to sleep on his blue matAnd l… read more

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  • childrens
Cover of Silly Boobies: A Love Story by Ame Dyckman

31. Silly Boobies: A Love Story

By: Ame Dyckman

4.58

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

From a New York Times bestselling author and a Theodor Seuss Geisel Award–winning illustrator, a pl… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction

25 Best fiction books like I Am Able to Shine by Korey Watari

Transform Your Habits

I Am (Not) Scared

Anna Kang , Christopher Weyant

3.96

Transform Your Habits

Eraser

Anna Kang

3.92

Transform Your Habits

Pink Is Not a Color

Lindsay Ward

4.43

Transform Your Habits

It's Not the Three Little Pigs (It's Not a Fairy Tale, #4)

Josh Funk

4.11

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17 best-selling fiction books like Pink Is Not a Color by Lindsay Ward

Transform Your Habits

Eraser

Anna Kang

3.92

Transform Your Habits

Naughty Ninja Takes a Bath

Todd Tarpley

4.22

Transform Your Habits

Pink Is Not a Color

Lindsay Ward

4.43

Transform Your Habits

It's Not the Three Little Pigs (It's Not a Fairy Tale, #4)

Josh Funk

4.11

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