11 best-selling realistic fiction books like Kicks by Van G. Garrett

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Kicks

By: Van G. Garrett

3.83

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

“A brilliantly written and illustrated ode to sneakers and sneakerheads, young and old. A gift to u…

If you liked the realistic fiction plot in Kicks by Van G. Garrett , here is a list of 11 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

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  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • african american
  • storytime
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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

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  • poetry
  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • storytime
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3. Watercress

By: Andrea Wang

4.53

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Gathering watercress by the side of the road brings a girl closer to her family's Chinese Heritage.… read more

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  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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4. Finding My Dance

By: Ria Thundercloud

4.38

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

In her debut picture book, professional Indigenous dancer Ria Thundercloud tells the true story of … read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of There Was a Party for Langston by Jason Reynolds

5. There Was a Party for Langston

By: Jason Reynolds

4.48

Format: 56 pages, ebook

New York Times bestselling and award-winning author Jason Reynolds’s debut picture book is a snappy… read more

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  • poetry
  • african american
  • picture books
  • childrens
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6. 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

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  • childrens
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7. Timid

By: Jonathan Todd

3.57

Format: 266 pages, Paperback

A semiautobiographical middle-grade graphic novel about frenemies, fitting in, and finding your voi… read more

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  • realistic fiction
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of Don't Eat Bees: Life Lessons from Chip the Dog by Dev Petty

8. Don't Eat Bees: Life Lessons from Chip the Dog

By: Dev Petty

4.09

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

The comic duo behind I Don't Want to Be a Frog brings you Chip the dog, a hilarious pup who's got s… read more

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  • storytime
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of Chez Bob (Chez Bob, 1) by Bob Shea

9. Chez Bob (Chez Bob, 1)

By: Bob Shea

4.27

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

From the hilarious author of Who Wet My Pants?, Unicorn Thinks He's Pretty Great, and the Dinosaur … read more

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  • storytime
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of We Don't Lose Our Class Goldfish (Penelope Rex, #3) by Ryan T.  Higgins

10. 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
Cover of Bathe the Cat by Alice B. McGinty

11. Bathe the Cat

By: Alice B. McGinty

4.36

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

Bathe the floor? Sweep the dishes? This riotous romp of a picture book follows a frantic family as … read more

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  • storytime
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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12. 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

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  • poetry
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • african american
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13. 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

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  • poetry
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of School Trip (New Kid, #3) by Jerry Craft

14. School Trip (New Kid, #3)

By: Jerry Craft

4.20

Format: 247 pages, Hardcover

New York Times bestselling author Jerry Craft is back with the newest adventures of Jordan, Drew, L… read more

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  • realistic fiction
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of Our Favorite Day of the Year by A.E. Ali

15. Our Favorite Day of the Year

By: A.E. Ali

4.21

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

A heartwarming picture book following a group of boys from different backgrounds throughout the sch… read more

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  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • storytime
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16. Twenty Questions

By: Mac Barnett

3.70

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Award-winning creators Mac Barnett and Christian Robinson tap deep into childhood curiosity with a … read more

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

17. 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

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  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • african american
  • storytime
Cover of The Tryout (The Tryout #1) by Christina Soontornvat

18. The Tryout (The Tryout #1)

By: Christina Soontornvat

4.31

Format: 272 pages, Paperback

STAND TALL. BE LOUD. GAME FACE ON. When cheerleading tryouts are announced, Christina and … read more

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  • realistic fiction
  • childrens
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19. Pigeon & Cat

By: Edward Hemingway

3.98

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Pigeon and Cat form a lasting bond in this poignant picture book about compassion and friendship.In… read more

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

20. 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 Van G. Garrett's Kicks

  • african american
  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of Hidden Figures: The True Story of Four Black Women and the Space Race by Margot Lee Shetterly

21. Hidden Figures: The True Story of Four Black Women and the Space Race

By: Margot Lee Shetterly

4.44

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Dorothy Vaughan, Mary Jackson, Katherine Johnson, and Christine Darden were good at math...really g… read more

Similar categories in Margot Lee Shetterly's Hidden Figures: The True Story of Four Black Women and the Space Race book and Van G. Garrett's Kicks

  • african american
  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of The Kindest Red (The Proudest Blue #2) by Ibtihaj Muhammad

22. The Kindest Red (The Proudest Blue #2)

By: Ibtihaj Muhammad

4.30

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

The sequel to the acclaimed New York Times bestseller The Proudest Blue shows the power of friendsh… read more

Similar categories in Ibtihaj Muhammad's The Kindest Red (The Proudest Blue #2) book and Van G. Garrett's Kicks

  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of Punky Aloha by Shar Tuiasoa

23. Punky Aloha

By: Shar Tuiasoa

4.12

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Meet Punky Aloha: a girl who uses the power of saying "aloha" to experience exciting and unexpecte… read more

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  • storytime
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of My City Speaks by Darren Lebeuf

24. My City Speaks

By: Darren Lebeuf

4.16

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

A young girl, who is visually impaired, finds much to celebrate as she explores the city she loves.… read more

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  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • storytime
Cover of Ursula Upside Down by Corey R. Tabor

25. Ursula Upside Down

By: Corey R. Tabor

4.36

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Ursula the catfish finds confidence in seeing the world her own way in another innovative, flipped-… read more

Similar categories in Corey R. Tabor's Ursula Upside Down book and Van G. Garrett's Kicks

  • storytime
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of Don't Blow Your Top! by Ame Dyckman

26. Don't Blow Your Top!

By: Ame Dyckman

4.15

Format: 40 pages, Kindle Edition

Everybody gets angry sometimes, even a little volcano. But with some rock-steady advice, Little Vol… read more

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  • storytime
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of The Yellow Bus by Loren Long

27. The Yellow Bus

By: Loren Long

4.36

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

Perfect for fans of Love and Hello, Lighthouse , The Yellow Bus from #1 New York Times bestselling … read more

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  • storytime
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of Hey You!: An Empowering Celebration of Growing Up Black by Dapo Adeola

28. Hey You!: An Empowering Celebration of Growing Up Black

By: Dapo Adeola

4.50

Format: 48 pages, Paperback

This groundbreaking picture book is a lyrical, inspirational exploration of growing up Black, writt… read more

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  • african american
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of Kicks by Van G. Garrett

29. Kicks

By: Van G. Garrett

3.83

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

“A brilliantly written and illustrated ode to sneakers and sneakerheads, young and old. A gift to u… read more

Similar categories in Van G. Garrett's Kicks book and Van G. Garrett's Kicks

  • poetry
  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • african american
  • storytime
Cover of Sour Apple by Linda  Liu

30. Sour Apple

By: Linda Liu

3.99

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

From the creator of the beloved Hidden Gem comes another irresistibly quirky and hilarious picture … read more

Similar categories in Linda Liu's Sour Apple book and Van G. Garrett's Kicks

  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of Are You Small? by Mo Willems

31. Are You Small?

By: Mo Willems

3.69

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Mo Willems, #1 New York Times bestselling, award-winning author-illustrator, zooms in on the smalle… read more

Similar categories in Mo Willems's Are You Small? book and Van G. Garrett's Kicks

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • storytime

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Vashti Harrison

4.66

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Hot Dog

Doug Salati

4.29

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Watercress

Andrea Wang

4.53

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Finding My Dance

Ria Thundercloud

4.38

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Swim Team

Johnnie Christmas

4.28

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Jarrett Lerner

4.40

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Frizzy

Claribel A. Ortega

4.48

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Megan Wagner Lloyd

4.17

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