24 must-read picture books books like My Big, Dumb, Invisible Dragon by Angie Lucas

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My Big, Dumb, Invisible Dragon

By: Angie Lucas

4.41

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

When a young boy loses his mother, an invisible dragon swoops in and perches on top of his head. A …

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1. Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story

By: Cecil Murphey , Ben Carson

4.18

Format: 224 pages, Paperback

Gifted Hands by and about Ben Carson, M.D., is the inspiring story of an inner-city kid with poor g… read more

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"Dream Big"

-Cecil Murphey, Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story

"I don’t know if I’ll get in at Stanford,"

-Cecil Murphey, Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story

"The first brush of violet painted the horizon"

-Cecil Murphey, Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story

"It’s all in God’s hands. That’s where it’s always been."

-Cecil Murphey, Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story

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2. Mice Skating

By: Teagan White , Annie Silvestro

4.04

Format: 192 pages, Hardcover

This mouse doesn't want to stay in the house . . . even if it's cold outside! For most field mice, … read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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3. Longing for Home (Longing for Home #1)

By: Sarah M. Eden

5.00

Format: None pages, Paperback

Twenty-six-year-old Katie Macauley has placed all her hope in Hope Springs, a small town in the 187… read more

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  • fiction
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4. They All Saw a Cat

By: Brendan Wenzel

3.13

Format: 192 pages, Hardcover

The cat walked through the world, with its whiskers, ears, and paws . . . In this celebration of ob… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction

5. Meet the Bigfeet

By: Kevin Sherry

4.48

Format: None pages, Hardcover

A hilarious new chapter book series from the bestselling author/illustrator of I'M THE BIGGEST THIN… read more

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6. Beyond the Pond

By: Joseph Kuefler

3.91

Format: 2 pages, Hardcover

Just behind an ordinary house filled with too little fun, Ernest D. decides that today will be the … read more

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7. The Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ

By: Anonymous , Joseph Smith Jr.

3.62

Format: 57 pages, Paperback

The Book of Mormon is a volume of scripture comparable to the Bible. It is a record of God's dealin… read more

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8. 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
  • mental health
  • fiction
  • emotion
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9. Cat Problems (Animal Problems)

By: Jory John

3.83

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

What could a pampered house cat possibly have to complain about? Just like most cats, this cat l… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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10. 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

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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11. 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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12. 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
  • fiction
"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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13. Hello Lighthouse (Caldecott Medal Winner)

By: Sophie Blackall

4.38

Format: 44 pages, Hardcover

A new picture book that will transport readers to the seaside. Watch the days and seasons pass a… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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14. Here We Are: Notes for Living on Planet Earth

By: Oliver Jeffers

4.51

Format: 42 pages, Hardcover

Oliver Jeffers offers a personal look inside his own hopes and wishes for his child--a missive abou… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
"There are only three words you need to live by, son: respect, consideration and tolerance."

-Oliver Jeffers, Here We Are: Notes for Living on Planet Earth

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15. Remember

By: Joy Harjo

4.42

Format: 40 pages, None

Michaela Goade, invites young readers to pause and reflect on the wonder of the world around them, … read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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16. 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
  • fiction
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17. 101 Ways to Go Zero Waste

By: Kathryn Kellogg

3.80

Format: 256 pages, Paperback

We all know how important it is to reduce our environmental footprint, but it can be daunting to kn… read more

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  • self help
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18. Wordy Birdy

By: Tammi Sauer

3.82

Format: 32 pages, Library Binding

Meet Wordy Birdy, a very chatty bird who talks WAY more than she listens! Wordy Birdy LOVES to t… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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19. I Sang You Down from the Stars

By: Tasha Spillett-Sumner

4.46

Format: 26 pages, Hardcover

As she waits for the arrival of her new baby, a Native mother-to-be gathers gifts to create a sacre… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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20. Beneath

By: Cori Doerrfeld

4.42

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

In this stunning story from New York Times bestselling creator Cori Doerrfeld, a child and their gr… read more

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  • childrens
  • picture books
  • mental health
  • death
  • fiction
  • emotion
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21. Looking for a Jumbie

By: Tracey Baptiste

4.00

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

A romp through a forest filled with creatures from Caribbean folklore. I'm looking for a jumbie,… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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22. 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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  • picture books
  • childrens
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23. What the Road Said

By: Cleo Wade

4.44

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Which way do I go? That is your choice to make, said the Road. But what if I go the wrong way?T… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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24. 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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  • picture books
  • childrens
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25. The Fire of Stars: The Life and Brilliance of the Woman Who Discovered What Stars Are Made Of

By: Kirsten W. Larson

4.35

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

A poetic picture book celebrating the life and scientific discoveries of the groundbreaking astrono… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
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26. Up and Adam

By: Debbie Zapata

4.30

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

A winning, uplifting story about a boy with Down syndrome who helps his neighbors in the aftermath … read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
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27. 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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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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28. Too Much!: An Overwhelming Day

By: Jolene Gutiérrez

4.61

Format: 32 pages, Kindle Edition

A reassuring rhyming picture book about sensory overload and what you can do when everything is too… read more

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  • childrens
  • picture books
  • mental health
  • fiction
  • emotion
"When feelings go on overload, I pause and breathe and all is . . . slowed."

-Jolene Gutiérrez, Too Much!: An Overwhelming Day

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29. You Are a Story

By: Bob Raczka

4.12

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

An empowering reflection on the many things we are and the ways we relate to the world. Poet Bob… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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30. The Last Slice: A Three Kings Day Treat

By: Melissa Seron Richardson

4.07

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

A hilarious holiday tale about the highs and lows of eating one very special Three Kings Day the R… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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31. My Big, Dumb, Invisible Dragon

By: Angie Lucas

4.41

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

When a young boy loses his mother, an invisible dragon swoops in and perches on top of his head. A … read more

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  • relationships
  • childrens
  • dragons
  • picture books
  • research
  • death
  • mental health
  • fiction
  • emotion
  • self help

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Teagan White , Annie Silvestro

4.04

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Longing for Home (Longing for Home #1)

Sarah M. Eden

5.00

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Brendan Wenzel

3.13

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Vashti Harrison

4.66

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The Soil Will Save Us: How Scientists, Farmers, and Foodies Are Healing the Soil to Save the Planet

Kristin Ohlson

3.52

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Zero Waste: Weniger Müll ist das neue Grün

Shia Su

2.74

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How to Give Up Plastic: A Guide to Changing the World, One Plastic Bottle at a Time

Will McCallum

3.67

Transform Your Habits

Year of No Garbage: Recycling Lies, Plastic Problems, and One Woman's Trashy Journey to Zero Waste

Eve O. Schaub

4.07

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