15 must-read storytime books like C Is for Country by Lil Nas X

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C Is for Country

By: Lil Nas X

3.62

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Parents who play Grammy winner Lil Nas X’s 12-times platinum single Old Town Road on repeat will wa…

If you liked the storytime plot in C Is for Country by Lil Nas X , here is a list of 15 books like this:

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1. 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
  • picture books
  • family
  • fiction
  • african american
  • 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

2. The Day the Crayons Quit

By: Oliver Jeffers , Drew Daywalt

3.53

Format: 39 pages, Hardcover

Poor Duncan just wants to color. But when he opens his box of crayons, he finds only letters, all s… read more

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  • storytime
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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3. Dragons Love Tacos

By: Adam Rubin , Daniel Salmieri

4.19

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

This scrumptious New York Times bestseller has a whole lot of kick!Dragons love tacos. They love ch… read more

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  • childrens
  • picture books
  • animals
  • fiction
  • storytime
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4. Pete the Cat and the Treasure Map

By: James Dean

4.44

Format: None pages,

New York Times bestselling author and artist James Dean brings us a fun, epic sea adventure with Ca… read more

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  • music
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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5. Spork

By: Isabelle Arsenault , Kyo Maclear

3.50

Format: 142 pages, Hardcover

His mum is a spoon. His dad is a fork. And he's a bit of both. He's Spork! Spork sticks out in the … read more

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  • storytime
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction

6. We Found A Hat

By: Jon Klassen

3.43

Format: 331 pages,

Hold on to your hats for the conclusion of the celebrated hat trilogy by Caldecott Medalist Jon Kla… read more

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7. I Want My Hat Back

By: Jon Klassen

4.35

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

A picture-book delight by a rising talent tells a cumulative tale with a mischievous twist. The … read more

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  • childrens
  • picture books
  • animals
  • fiction
  • storytime
"What if I never see it again? What if nobody ever finds it? My poor hat. I miss it so much."

-Jon Klassen, I Want My Hat Back

8. Ella the Elegant Elephant

By: None , None

4.40

Format: 86 pages, Hardcover

Ella's counting the days until the first day of school ... but not because she's eager to start! On… read more

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9. The Snowy Day

By: Ezra Jack Keats

3.33

Format: 300 pages, Paperback

Winner of the 1963 Caldecott Medal! No book has captured the magic and sense of possibility of the … read more

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10. Go, Dog. Go!

By: P.D. Eastman

3.94

Format: 229 pages, Hardcover

Reading goes to the dogs in this timeless Beginner Book edited by Dr. Seuss. From big dogs and litt… read more

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11. Groovy Joe: Ice Cream and Dinosaurs

By: Tom Lichtenheld , Eric Litwin

4.46

Format: 192 pages, Hardcover

Groovy Joe was living the dream. He had a spoon and tub of doggy ice cream. And he started to sing:… read more

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12. Pete the Cat and His Magic Sunglasses

By: James Dean , Kimberly Dean

3.50

Format: 134 pages, Hardcover

From the bestselling Pete the Cat series, Pete's magic sunglasses help him turn his mood from grump… read more

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13. The Little Engine That Could

By: Watty Piper , George Hauman , Doris Hauman

4.19

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

The story of a train filled with toys and gifts for little boys and girls that breaks down before r… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
"Little Engine That Could - "I think I can. I think I can. I think I can. I know I can."

-Watty Piper, The Little Engine That Could

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14. 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
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • african american
  • storytime
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15. Mixed: A Colorful Story

By: Arree Chung

4.42

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

The reds, the yellows, and the blues all think they're the best in this vibrant, thought-provoking … read more

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  • childrens
  • picture books
  • family
  • fiction
  • storytime
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16. 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

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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17. 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
  • picture books
  • family
  • fiction
  • storytime
"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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18. Mel Fell

By: Corey R. Tabor

4.47

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

A tale about self-confidence and taking a leap of faith, starring a kingfisher. Sometimes, you m… read more

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  • childrens
  • picture books
  • animals
  • fiction
  • storytime
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19. You Matter

By: Christian Robinson

4.15

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

They All Saw a Cat meets The Important Book in this sensitive and impactful picture book about seei… read more

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  • storytime
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of We Are Water Protectors: (Caldecott Medal Winner) by Carole Lindstrom

20. We Are Water Protectors: (Caldecott Medal Winner)

By: Carole Lindstrom

4.51

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Inspired by the many Indigenous-led movements across North America, We Are Water Protectors issues … read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
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21. The Proudest Blue

By: Ibtihaj Muhammad

4.56

Format: 36 pages, Hardcover

A powerful, vibrantly illustrated story about the first day of school–and two sisters on one’s firs… read more

Similar categories in Ibtihaj Muhammad's The Proudest Blue book and Lil Nas X's C Is for Country

  • family
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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22. Hair Love

By: Matthew A. Cherry

4.59

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

When mommy is away, it’s up to daddy to do his daughter’s hair in this ode to self-confidence and t… read more

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  • childrens
  • picture books
  • family
  • fiction
  • african american
  • storytime
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23. Julián Is a Mermaid

By: Jessica Love

4.51

Format: 80 pages, Hardcover

In an exuberant picture book, a glimpse of costumed mermaids leaves one boy flooded with wonder and… read more

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  • childrens
  • lgbt
  • picture books
  • family
  • fiction
  • storytime
  • queer
Cover of The Day You Begin by Jacqueline Woodson

24. The Day You Begin

By: Jacqueline Woodson

4.44

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

National Book Award winner Jacqueline Woodson and two-time Pura Belpre Illustrator Award winner Raf… read more

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  • african american
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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25. Shy Willow

By: Cat Min

4.08

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

Willow is shy. VERY shy. Her home is in an abandoned mailbox, and she'd rather stay put. Outside… read more

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  • childrens
  • picture books
  • animals
  • fiction
  • storytime
Cover of Pete the Cat: Sir Pete the Brave (My First I Can Read) by James Dean

26. Pete the Cat: Sir Pete the Brave (My First I Can Read)

By: James Dean

3.99

Format: 32 pages, Kindle Edition

New York Times bestselling author and artist James Dean brings readers a new story about the most g… read more

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  • animals
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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27. Opposites Abstract

By: Mo Willems

3.58

Format: 24 pages, Hardcover

Mo Willems delivers an inquisitive look at opposites. Is this dark? Is this light? Is this soft?… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • storytime
Cover of Mobsters in Love 01 (Mobsters in Love, #1) by Chiyoko Origami

28. Mobsters in Love 01 (Mobsters in Love, #1)

By: Chiyoko Origami

4.06

Format: 208 pages, Paperback

A wholesome Boys Love rom-com between a handsome but oblivious mob boss and his young, simplehearte… read more

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  • lgbt
Cover of Little Lucy Goes to School (Step into Reading) by Ilene Cooper

29. Little Lucy Goes to School (Step into Reading)

By: Ilene Cooper

3.98

Format: 48 pages, Paperback

With over 1.6 million Lucy books sold, this beguiling beagle has captured the hearts of both beginn… read more

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  • animals
  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of C Is for Country by Lil Nas X

30. C Is for Country

By: Lil Nas X

3.62

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Parents who play Grammy winner Lil Nas X’s 12-times platinum single Old Town Road on repeat will wa… read more

Similar categories in Lil Nas X's C Is for Country book and Lil Nas X's C Is for Country

  • music
  • childrens
  • lgbt
  • picture books
  • animals
  • fiction
  • family
  • african american
  • storytime
  • queer
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31. Pete the Cat's World Tour

By: James Dean

3.96

Format: 24 pages, Paperback

Don't forget your passport...it's Pete the Cat's groovy tour around the world! This great 8x8 story… read more

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  • music
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction

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