8 must-read historical books like Branches of Hope: The 9/11 Survivor Tree by Ann Magee

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Branches of Hope: The 9/11 Survivor Tree

By: Ann Magee

4.04

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

The journey of the Callery pear tree rescued from Ground Zero and replanted ten years later is pres…

If you liked the historical plot in Branches of Hope: The 9/11 Survivor Tree by Ann Magee , here is a list of 8 books like this:

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1. 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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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • kids

2. Fireboat: The Heroic Adventures of the John J. Harvey

By: Maira Kalman

4.53

Format: None pages, Paperback

The John J. Harvey fireboat was the largest, fastest, shiniest fireboatof its time, but by 1995, th… read more

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  • new york
  • history
  • childrens
  • historical
  • picture books
  • nonfiction

3. The Princess in Black (The Princess in Black, #1)

By: Shannon Hale , LeUyen Pham , Dean Hale

3.89

Format: 575 pages, Hardcover

Who says princesses don't wear black? When trouble raises its blue monster head, Princess Magnolia … read more

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4. Sonya's Chickens

By: Phoebe Wahl

4.60

Format: 645 pages, Hardcover

Sonya raises her three chickens from the time they are tiny chicks. She feeds them, shelters them a… read more

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5. 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

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • nature
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6. 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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  • picture books
  • childrens
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7. The Lost Library

By: Rebecca Stead

4.14

Format: 215 pages, Hardcover

A little free library guarded by a cat and a boy who takes on the mystery it keeps. When a myst… read more

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  • childrens
"But aren’t “parents"

-Rebecca Stead, The Lost Library

"That delicious book smell, his heart said."

-Rebecca Stead, The Lost Library

"Being a Great Reader means feeling something about books."

-Rebecca Stead, The Lost Library

"Head high, my dear! Eyes up! Take your place in the world!"

-Rebecca Stead, The Lost Library

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8. 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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  • history
  • childrens
  • historical
  • picture books
  • nonfiction
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9. 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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  • picture books
  • childrens
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10. 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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  • picture books
  • childrens
"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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11. 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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  • picture books
  • childrens
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12. A Royal Conundrum (The Misfits #1)

By: Lisa Yee

3.82

Format: 288 pages, Hardcover

When a notorious thief is out for priceless treasure (gems! cats! general decorum!)—who're you gonn… read more

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  • childrens
"They all perished. tragic deaths. sad parents. lawsuits.' Monica's words were met with stunned silence. ignoring the horrified looks on the student's faces, she shouted, 'Joking! We discovered that t…"

-Lisa Yee, A Royal Conundrum (The Misfits #1)

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13. The Bad Seed Goes to the Library (I Can Read Level 1)

By: Jory John

4.40

Format: 32 pages, Paperback

The Bad Seed borrows an awesome book from the library in this Level One I Can Read by the #1 New Yo… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
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14. Simon Sort of Says

By: Erin Bow

4.31

Format: 320 pages, Hardcover

Simon O’Keeffe’s biggest claim to fame should be the time his dad accidentally gave a squirrel a ho… read more

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  • childrens
"Dad picks Denver [to get his rabies shots], and he's totally fine, but he's going to be away for three days. "Just like Jesus," Mom says. I can hear the phone say, "Isobel!"

-Erin Bow, Simon Sort of Says

"In the tabernacle did the [squirrel]--" "Eat the Host?" says Dad. "Yes he did." "And was it--" "Consecrated?" says Dad. "Yes it was." ... "What, uh, happened to the squirrel?" "That squirrel is now 3…"

-Erin Bow, Simon Sort of Says

"The dog- Todd?- looks up from its leaking beer, puffs a sigh, then crosses the room to head-butt the fridge door closed. "Ummm" I manage "Did you see he got a--" "It's okay," she says. "He only has o…"

-Erin Bow, Simon Sort of Says

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15. Other Words for Home

By: Jasmine Warga

4.42

Format: 352 pages, Kindle Edition

I am learning how to be sad and happy at the same time. Jude never thought she’d be leaving h… read more

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  • childrens
"Americans are obsessed with murder"

-Jasmine Warga, Other Words for Home

"You will belong here. . .You will make anywhere beautiful."

-Jasmine Warga, Other Words for Home

"It seems like the kind of place where dreams could grow and live."

-Jasmine Warga, Other Words for Home

"Mama hugs me and I hold her back. Sometimes all you can do is hold on."

-Jasmine Warga, Other Words for Home

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16. 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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  • nonfiction
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • nature
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17. Parachute Kids: A Graphic Novel

By: Betty C. Tang

4.25

Format: 286 pages, Paperback

A story about three siblings living on their own as undocumented new immigrants, inspired by the au… read more

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  • historical
  • childrens
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18. 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

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  • picture books
  • childrens
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19. Lila Greer, Teacher of the Year (The Questioneers)

By: Andrea Beaty

4.47

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Lila Greer, Teacher of the Year is a moving story starring the Questioneers’ teacher that’s all abo… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • kids
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20. Hardly Haunted

By: Jessie Sima

4.15

Format: 42 pages, Hardcover

From the bestselling creator of Not Quite Narwhal comes a delightfully spooky story about an old ho… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
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21. This Very Tree: A Story of 9/11, Resilience, and Regrowth

By: Sean Rubin

4.55

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

A deeply moving portrait of the Callery pear tree that survived the attacks on September 11, from E… read more

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  • new york
  • history
  • childrens
  • historical
  • picture books
  • nonfiction
  • nature
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22. Survivor Tree

By: Marcie Colleen

4.57

Format: 42 pages, Hardcover

Survivor Tree is a picture book by Marcie Colleen and illustrated by Aaron Becker. It tells the tru… read more

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  • new york
  • history
  • childrens
  • historical
  • picture books
  • nonfiction
  • nature
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23. Jovita Wore Pants

By: Aida Salazar

4.20

Format: None pages, Hardcover

Scholastic/Levine has acquired Aida Salazar's debut picture book, Jovita Wore Pants, the story of J… read more

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  • history
  • childrens
  • historical
  • picture books
  • nonfiction
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24. Field Trip to Volcano Island (Field Trip Adventures)

By: John L. Hare

4.01

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

A wordless picture book adventure takes a group of students to visit a thrilling volcanic island. … read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • nature
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25. Rick the Rock of Room 214

By: Julie Falatko

4.01

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Even rocks have big dreams in this sweet and wacky picture book for fans of Aaron Reynolds and Mac … read more

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  • nature
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • kids
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26. Every Night Is Pizza Night

By: J. Kenji López-Alt

4.27

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

Pipo thinks that pizza is the best. No, Pipo knows that pizza is the best. It is scientific fact. B… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • kids
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27. Dancing Hands: A Story of Friendship in Filipino Sign Language

By: Joanna Que

4.13

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

This picture book about friendship and sign language, originally published in the Philippines in co… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of Rebecca Rides for Freedom: An American Revolution Survival Story (Girls Survive) by Emma Carlson Berne

28. Rebecca Rides for Freedom: An American Revolution Survival Story (Girls Survive)

By: Emma Carlson Berne

3.88

Format: 103 pages, Library Binding

The American Revolution is raging in Philadelphia, and Rebecca is determined to do all she can to h… read more

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  • historical
  • childrens
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29. Being Home

By: Traci Sorell

4.18

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

From Sibert honor–winning author Traci Sorell and Caldecott Medal–winning artist Michaela Goade com… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • nature
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30. Branches of Hope: The 9/11 Survivor Tree

By: Ann Magee

4.04

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

The journey of the Callery pear tree rescued from Ground Zero and replanted ten years later is pres… read more

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  • new york
  • history
  • childrens
  • historical
  • picture books
  • death
  • nonfiction
  • kids
  • firefighters
  • nature
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31. The Most Boring Book Ever

By: Brandon Sanderson

4.02

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

In this humorous epic adventure, a boy is, on the one hand, having an ordinary day. He does his mat… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens

6 must-read history books like Branches of Hope: The 9/11 Survivor Tree by Ann Magee

Fireboat: The Heroic Adventures of the John J. Harvey

Maira Kalman

4.53

Transform Your Habits

There Was a Party for Langston

Jason Reynolds

4.48

Transform Your Habits

This Very Tree: A Story of 9/11, Resilience, and Regrowth

Sean Rubin

4.55

Transform Your Habits

Survivor Tree

Marcie Colleen

4.57

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19 Best fiction books like Rick the Rock of Room 214 by Julie Falatko

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Knight Owl (The Knight Owl Series, 1)

Christopher Denise

4.51

Transform Your Habits

No Cats in the Library

Lauren Emmons

4.46

Transform Your Habits

Berry Song

Michaela Goade

4.43

Transform Your Habits

Carina Felina

Carmen Agra Deedy

3.61

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