They Built Me for Freedom: The Story of Juneteenth and Houston's Emancipation Park
By: Tonya Duncan Ellis
4.54
Format: 32 pages, Hardcover
A moving picture book about the history of Emancipation Park in Houston, Texas—and the origins of J…
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1. First Laugh--Welcome, Baby!
By: Rose Ann Tahe
4.17
Format: 32 pages, Hardcover
In Navajo families, the first person to make a new baby laugh hosts the child's First Laugh Ceremon… read more
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- nonfiction
- picture books
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2. Finley: A Moose on the Caboose
By: Candace Spizzirri
4.66
Format: 32 pages, Hardcover
"Rules are rules” and wild animals aren’t allowed on trains . . . or so says Conductor Jones. Yo… read more
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- picture books
- childrens
3. Summer Is Here
By: Renée Watson
4.34
Format: 40 pages, Hardcover
New York Times bestselling creators Renée Watson and Bea Jackson offer a picture book ode to a pict… read more
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- african american
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4. Imagine You and Me
By: Benson Shum
4.01
Format: 40 pages, Hardcover
A gentle story—with a surprise twist!—about the bond between an imaginative bear and his best frien… read more
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- picture books
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5. The Quacken
By: Justin Colón
4.23
Format: 40 pages, Hardcover
Fans of The Bad Seed and Creepy Carrots will flock to this hilarious, lightly spooky picture book a… read more
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- picture books
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6. The Big Squeeze
By: Molly Harris
4.22
Format: 32 pages, Hardcover
A hardworking sponge makes its debut in this delightful and relatable picture book perfect for fans… read more
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7. This Book Is Definitely Not Cursed
By: Megan Woodward
4.45
Format: 40 pages, Hardcover
Engage even the most can’t-sit-still little ones with this laugh-out-loud, interactive picture book… read more
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8. Just Flowers
By: Erin Dealey
4.64
Format: 40 pages, Hardcover
Izzy's new neighbor is a bit of a grump--though they are both botanically inclined. When the neighb… read more
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- picture books
9. Abuelita's Gift: A Día de Muertos Story
By: Mariana Ríos Ramírez
5.00
Format: 40 pages, Library Binding
Julieta is eager to honor her Abuelita's spirit on Día de los Muertos, but struggles to find the pe… read more
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- picture books
10. Goat's Boat Won't Float: A Goat & Turkey Story (A Goat & Turkey, 1)
By: Kim A. Larson
4.92
Format: 32 pages, Hardcover
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11. Métis Like Me
By: Tasha Hilderman
4.40
Format: 40 pages, Hardcover
Whether or not you're Métis, there's so much to experience and learn about this amazing Indigenous … read more
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- childrens
- juvenile
12. This is My Bag: A Story of the Unhoused
By: Roxanne Chester
4.57
Format: 32 pages, Hardcover
An unhoused person carries a bag through the streets, to a shelter, to a house, to the subway, and … read more
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- picture books
- childrens
13. They Built Me for Freedom: The Story of Juneteenth and Houston's Emancipation Park
By: Tonya Duncan Ellis
4.54
Format: 32 pages, Hardcover
A moving picture book about the history of Emancipation Park in Houston, Texas—and the origins of J… read more
Want to ReadSimilar categories in Tonya Duncan Ellis's They Built Me for Freedom: The Story of Juneteenth and Houston's Emancipation Park book and Tonya Duncan Ellis's They Built Me for Freedom: The Story of Juneteenth and Houston's Emancipation Park
- history
- childrens
- holiday
- picture books
- nonfiction
- african american
- juvenile
14. The World in Our Backyard
By: Jami Gigot
4.34
Format: 32 pages, Hardcover
Show young readers that whether they live in the country, city, or suburbs, their backyard is a wor… read more
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- picture books
- childrens
15. Henna Is . . .
By: Marzieh Abbas
4.39
Format: 32 pages, Hardcover
A picture book that serves young readers as a lyrical love letter to henna, written by Middle East … read more
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- picture books
- childrens
16. Awe-samosas!
By: Marzieh Abbas
4.19
Format: 40 pages, Hardcover
This warm and joyful picture book blends family tradition and creativity as Noor puts an awesome sp… read more
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- picture books
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17. The Mud Angels: How Students Saved the City of Florence
By: Karen M. Greenwald
4.58
Format: 32 pages, Hardcover
Based on real events, this story shows how a team of international volunteers worked together to sa… read more
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- nonfiction
- picture books
- history
- childrens
18. We Are Definitely Human
By: X. Fang
4.47
Format: 48 pages, Hardcover
A hilarious alien invasion story with a feel-good message about what it means to be human. Perfect … read more
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- picture books
- childrens
- juvenile
19. Daughter of the Light-Footed People: The Story of Indigenous Marathon Champion Lorena Ramírez
By: Belen Medina
4.29
Format: 40 pages, Hardcover
Meet Lorena Ramírez, an Indigenous Rarámuri athlete from Mexico who is internationally known for wi… read more
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- nonfiction
- picture books
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20. Bear at the Fair
By: Sophia Gholz
4.57
Format: None pages, Kindle Edition
A hangry bear goes on a rampage through a local fair--pushing friends aside, roaring, and generally… read more
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21. World More Beautiful: The Life and Art of Barbara Cooney
By: Angela Burke Kunkel
4.41
Format: 40 pages, Hardcover
This stunning and lyrical picture book biography details the life and art of celebrated children's … read more
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- picture books
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