13 must-read juvenile books like Brown: The Many Shades of Love by Nancy Johnson James

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Brown: The Many Shades of Love

By: Nancy Johnson James

4.22

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Celebrating all the beautiful browns in one child’s colorful family Mama’s brown is chocolate, c…

If you liked the juvenile plot in Brown: The Many Shades of Love by Nancy Johnson James , here is a list of 13 books like this:

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1. Zita the Spacegirl (Zita the Spacegirl, #1)

By: Ben Hatke

3.97

Format: 224 pages, Paperback

A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Zita's life took a cosmic left turn in the blink of an eye. When her be… read more

Similar categories in Ben Hatke's Zita the Spacegirl (Zita the Spacegirl, #1) book and Nancy Johnson James's Brown: The Many Shades of Love

  • childrens

2. Look Out, Mouse!

By: Steve Bjorkman

3.45

Format: 94 pages, Hardcover

It is dinnertime on Farmer Fred's farm as Mouse nibbles and nibbles. Mouse's meal is suddenly distu… read more

Similar categories in Steve Bjorkman's Look Out, Mouse! book and Nancy Johnson James's Brown: The Many Shades of Love

  • picture books
  • childrens
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3. Interrupting Chicken

By: David Ezra Stein

4.00

Format: 142 pages,

Awarded a 2011 Caldecott Honor! A favorite joke inspires this charming tale, in which a little chic… read more

Similar categories in David Ezra Stein's Interrupting Chicken book and Nancy Johnson James's Brown: The Many Shades of Love

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • storytime

4. Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens

By: J.M. Barrie , Arthur Rackham

4.25

Format: 512 pages, Paperback

Before he flew away to Neverland, the little boy who wouldn't grow up dwelt in the heart of London,… read more

Similar categories in J.M. Barrie's Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens book and Nancy Johnson James's Brown: The Many Shades of Love

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5. 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

Similar categories in Jory John's The Big Cheese (The Food Group, #7) book and Nancy Johnson James's Brown: The Many Shades of Love

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • storytime
  • juvenile
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6. Sulwe

By: Lupita Nyong'o

4.66

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

A New York Times bestseller! From Academy Award–winning actress Lupita Nyong’o comes a powerful,… read more

Similar categories in Lupita Nyong'o's Sulwe book and Nancy Johnson James's Brown: The Many Shades of Love

  • cultural
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • family
  • african american
"Mama asked, "What is your name?" "Sulwe," she muttered. "And what doe sit mean?" "Star," Sulwe whispered. "Brightness is not in your skin, my love. Brightness is just who you are. As for beauty," Mam…"

-Lupita Nyong'o, Sulwe

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7. The Year We Learned to Fly

By: Jacqueline Woodson

4.39

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Jacqueline Woodson and Rafael López’s highly anticipated companion to their #1 New York Times bests… read more

Similar categories in Jacqueline Woodson's The Year We Learned to Fly book and Nancy Johnson James's Brown: The Many Shades of Love

  • poetry
  • cultural
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • family
  • african american
  • storytime
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8. 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

Similar categories in Dan Santat's A First Time for Everything book and Nancy Johnson James's Brown: The Many Shades of Love

  • childrens
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9. 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

Similar categories in Maggie Tokuda-Hall's Love in the Library book and Nancy Johnson James's Brown: The Many Shades of Love

  • picture books
  • childrens
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10. Say Something!

By: Peter H. Reynolds

4.47

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

The world needs your voice. If you have a brilliant idea...say something!If you see an injustice...… read more

Similar categories in Peter H. Reynolds's Say Something! book and Nancy Johnson James's Brown: The Many Shades of Love

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • storytime
  • juvenile
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11. I Don't Want to Read This Book Aloud

By: Max Greenfield

3.53

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Another hilarious picture book from actor Max Greenfield, author of I Don't Want To Read This Book … read more

Similar categories in Max Greenfield's I Don't Want to Read This Book Aloud book and Nancy Johnson James's Brown: The Many Shades of Love

  • picture books
  • childrens
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12. The Probability of Everything

By: Sarah Everett

4.33

Format: 336 pages, Hardcover

A heart-wrenching middle grade debut about Kemi, an aspiring scientist who loves statistics and fac… read more

Similar categories in Sarah Everett's The Probability of Everything book and Nancy Johnson James's Brown: The Many Shades of Love

  • childrens
  • family
  • juvenile
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13. Big Tree

By: Brian Selznick

4.04

Format: 528 pages, Hardcover

The fate of all life on Earth may depend on the bravery of two little seeds in this epic adventure … read more

Similar categories in Brian Selznick's Big Tree book and Nancy Johnson James's Brown: The Many Shades of Love

  • childrens
  • juvenile
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14. 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 Nancy Johnson James's Brown: The Many Shades of Love

  • cultural
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • family
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15. 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

Similar categories in Matthew A. Cherry's Hair Love book and Nancy Johnson James's Brown: The Many Shades of Love

  • cultural
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • family
  • african american
  • storytime
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16. Wrecker

By: Carl Hiaasen

4.04

Format: 336 pages, Hardcover

Wrecker needs to deal with smugglers, grave robbers, and pooping iguanas—just as soon as he finishe… read more

Similar categories in Carl Hiaasen's Wrecker book and Nancy Johnson James's Brown: The Many Shades of Love

  • family
Cover of I Don't Want to Read This Book by Max Greenfield

17. I Don't Want to Read This Book

By: Max Greenfield

3.94

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

From actor Max Greenfield (fan-favorite "Schmidt" from television's New Girl) comes a hilarious pic… read more

Similar categories in Max Greenfield's I Don't Want to Read This Book book and Nancy Johnson James's Brown: The Many Shades of Love

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • storytime
  • juvenile
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18. There's a Lion in the Forest!

By: Monica Carnesi

3.73

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Everyone knows there are no lions in the forests of South America . . . or are there? Toucan hea… read more

Similar categories in Monica Carnesi's There's a Lion in the Forest! book and Nancy Johnson James's Brown: The Many Shades of Love

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • storytime
  • juvenile
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19. The Aquanaut: A Graphic Novel

By: Dan Santat

3.94

Format: 256 pages, Paperback

Dive in to this whimsically adventurous graphic novel from Caldecott Medalist Dan Santat! Ever sinc… read more

Similar categories in Dan Santat's The Aquanaut: A Graphic Novel book and Nancy Johnson James's Brown: The Many Shades of Love

  • childrens
  • family
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20. Zonia's Rain Forest

By: Juana Martinez-Neal

4.09

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

A heartfelt, visually stunning picture book from the Caldecott Honor and Sibert Medal Winner illumi… read more

Similar categories in Juana Martinez-Neal's Zonia's Rain Forest book and Nancy Johnson James's Brown: The Many Shades of Love

  • storytime
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • family
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21. Hey, Bruce!: An Interactive Book (Mother Bruce Series)

By: Ryan T. Higgins

4.25

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

In Hey, Bruce!, Bruce the bear experiences . . . well, whatever readers want him to. Rupert, Thistl… read more

Similar categories in Ryan T. Higgins's Hey, Bruce!: An Interactive Book (Mother Bruce Series) book and Nancy Johnson James's Brown: The Many Shades of Love

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • storytime
  • juvenile
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22. House Mouse

By: Michael Hall

3.42

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

When a clever and resourceful mouse looks for a safe place to settle down, she learns that home is … read more

Similar categories in Michael Hall's House Mouse book and Nancy Johnson James's Brown: The Many Shades of Love

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • storytime
  • juvenile
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23. Snakes in Space

By: Kathryn Dennis

3.28

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

From Kathryn Dennis, creator of Snakes on a Train and Snakes on the Job, here is Snakes in Space, a… read more

Similar categories in Kathryn Dennis's Snakes in Space book and Nancy Johnson James's Brown: The Many Shades of Love

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • storytime
  • juvenile
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24. Just Help!: How to Build a Better World

By: Sonia Sotomayor

4.09

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

From the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Just Ask! comes a fun and meaningful story abou… read more

Similar categories in Sonia Sotomayor's Just Help!: How to Build a Better World book and Nancy Johnson James's Brown: The Many Shades of Love

  • picture books
  • childrens
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25. Wildfire!

By: Ashley Wolff

4.12

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

With stunning, cinematic art, this fact-based picture book takes readers into the heart of a forest… read more

Similar categories in Ashley Wolff's Wildfire! book and Nancy Johnson James's Brown: The Many Shades of Love

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • storytime
  • juvenile
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26. Spacebot

By: Mike Twohy

3.24

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

When a mysterious visitor arrives in the night from outer space, it’s up to the family dog to deter… read more

Similar categories in Mike Twohy's Spacebot book and Nancy Johnson James's Brown: The Many Shades of Love

  • picture books
  • childrens
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27. One Big Day

By: Anne Wynter

4.28

Format: 24 pages, Board book

One Big Day is a board book celebration of that very special day—a baby’s first birthday. The perfe… read more

Similar categories in Anne Wynter's One Big Day book and Nancy Johnson James's Brown: The Many Shades of Love

  • african american
  • picture books
  • childrens
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28. Across the Bay

By: Carlos Aponte

3.58

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

A journey to the heart of Puerto Rico. Carlitos lives in a happy home with his mother, his abuel… read more

Similar categories in Carlos Aponte's Across the Bay book and Nancy Johnson James's Brown: The Many Shades of Love

  • cultural
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • family
  • storytime
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29. Take Your Pet to School Day

By: Linda Ashman

3.87

Format: 40 pages, Library Binding

Wouldn't it be fun to bring your pet to school? Now imagine if EVERYONE brought their pet to school… read more

Similar categories in Linda Ashman's Take Your Pet to School Day book and Nancy Johnson James's Brown: The Many Shades of Love

  • poetry
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • juvenile
Cover of Brown: The Many Shades of Love by Nancy Johnson James

30. Brown: The Many Shades of Love

By: Nancy Johnson James

4.22

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Celebrating all the beautiful browns in one child’s colorful family Mama’s brown is chocolate, c… read more

Similar categories in Nancy Johnson James's Brown: The Many Shades of Love book and Nancy Johnson James's Brown: The Many Shades of Love

  • poetry
  • cultural
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • african american
  • family
  • 1st grade
  • storytime
  • juvenile
Cover of That's Not My Name! by Anoosha Syed

31. That's Not My Name!

By: Anoosha Syed

4.38

Format: 40 pages, Kindle Edition

A debut picture book about loving your name, finding your voice, and standing up for yourself from … read more

Similar categories in Anoosha Syed's That's Not My Name! book and Nancy Johnson James's Brown: The Many Shades of Love

  • cultural
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • family
  • storytime
  • juvenile

29 best-selling childrens books like Brown: The Many Shades of Love by Nancy Johnson James

Transform Your Habits

Zita the Spacegirl (Zita the Spacegirl, #1)

Ben Hatke

3.97

Look Out, Mouse!

Steve Bjorkman

3.45

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Interrupting Chicken

David Ezra Stein

4.00

Transform Your Habits

The Big Cheese (The Food Group, #7)

Jory John

4.17

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18 best-selling childrens books like One Big Day by Anne Wynter

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Peekaboo Morning

Rachel Isadora

4.12

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We Sang You Home

Julie Flett , Richard Van Camp

3.87

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Blue Hat, Green Hat (Boynton Board Books)

Sandra Boynton

3.87

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No No Yes Yes (Leslie Patricelli board books)

Leslie Patricelli

2.50

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