12 must-read family books like Forever and Always by Brittany J. Thurman

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Forever and Always

By: Brittany J. Thurman

4.25

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

In this lyrical picture book from two breakout picture book creators, a young Black child waits for…

If you liked the family plot in Forever and Always by Brittany J. Thurman , here is a list of 12 books like this:

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1. Buffalo Fluffalo

By: Bess Kalb

4.16

Format: None pages, None

Introducing a sweet and silly buffalo who tries to bluff and fluff his way into being bigger than h… read more

Similar categories in Bess Kalb's Buffalo Fluffalo book and Brittany J. Thurman's Forever and Always

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • emotion
  • juvenile
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2. You're So Amazing!

By: James Catchpole

4.42

Format: 32 pages, Paperback

When people meet Joe, they often treat him as Amazing Joe or Poor Joe. But can't he just be . . . J… read more

Similar categories in James Catchpole's You're So Amazing! book and Brittany J. Thurman's Forever and Always

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

3. 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 Brittany J. Thurman's Forever and Always

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
  • juvenile
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4. Angela's Glacier

By: Jordan Scott

3.80

Format: 32 pages, Kindle Edition

Award-winning author Jordan Scott’s luminously-illustrated love story of a girl growing up in the s… read more

Similar categories in Jordan Scott's Angela's Glacier book and Brittany J. Thurman's Forever and Always

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
  • emotion
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5. The Reflection in Me

By: Marc Colagiovanni

4.05

Format: 32 pages, Kindle Edition

In the follow-up to When Things Aren't Going Right, Go Left, comes a heartwarming and joyful celebr… read more

Similar categories in Marc Colagiovanni's The Reflection in Me book and Brittany J. Thurman's Forever and Always

  • picture books
  • childrens
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6. Built to Last

By: Minh Lê

4.21

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Meet two friends who think they're building imaginative worlds with blocks but come to realize they… read more

Similar categories in Minh Lê's Built to Last book and Brittany J. Thurman's Forever and Always

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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7. When I Wrap My Hair

By: Shauntay Grant

4.18

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

In the vein of I Am Enough and Hold Them Close , this inspiring and beautiful picture book celebrat… read more

Similar categories in Shauntay Grant's When I Wrap My Hair book and Brittany J. Thurman's Forever and Always

  • african american
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • family
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8. The Blue Pickup

By: Natasha Tripplett

4.39

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

A charming story about a young girl who loves fixing automobiles with her grandfather on the warm g… read more

Similar categories in Natasha Tripplett's The Blue Pickup book and Brittany J. Thurman's Forever and Always

  • fiction
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • family
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9. We Who Produce Pearls: An Anthem for Asian America

By: Joanna Ho

4.46

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

From the New York Time s bestselling and award-winning author, Joanna Ho, comes an uplifting call t… read more

Similar categories in Joanna Ho's We Who Produce Pearls: An Anthem for Asian America book and Brittany J. Thurman's Forever and Always

  • picture books
  • childrens
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10. The Gabi That Girma Wore

By: Fasika Adefris

4.26

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

From seed to harvest, from loom to shop, to a gift for Girma, this lyrical story of the Ethiopian G… read more

Similar categories in Fasika Adefris's The Gabi That Girma Wore book and Brittany J. Thurman's Forever and Always

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • family
  • juvenile
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11. What's New, Daniel?

By: Micha Archer

4.27

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Caldecott Honor winner Micha Archer’s gloriously detailed collages invite readers into Daniel’s blo… read more

Similar categories in Micha Archer's What's New, Daniel? book and Brittany J. Thurman's Forever and Always

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • family
  • african american
  • juvenile
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12. Homegrown

By: Deann Wiley

4.25

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

A touching and stunningly illustrated ode to the homes—and loved ones—that raise us, perfect for fa… read more

Similar categories in Deann Wiley's Homegrown book and Brittany J. Thurman's Forever and Always

  • love
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • family
  • african american
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13. A Flicker of Hope: A Story of Migration

By: Cynthia Harmony

4.42

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

A heartwarming tale of a girl waiting for her beloved Papá to return when the monarchs fly south to… read more

Similar categories in Cynthia Harmony's A Flicker of Hope: A Story of Migration book and Brittany J. Thurman's Forever and Always

  • family
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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14. Piper Chen Sings

By: Phillipa Soo

4.25

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

An empowering story about a girl who turns her performance jitters into confidence when faced with … read more

Similar categories in Phillipa Soo's Piper Chen Sings book and Brittany J. Thurman's Forever and Always

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • family
  • emotion
Cover of A Love Letter to My Library by Lisa Katzenberger

15. A Love Letter to My Library

By: Lisa Katzenberger

4.44

Format: 38 pages, Kindle Edition

A heartwarming picture book love letter to libraries and all the moments that make them so special!… read more

Similar categories in Lisa Katzenberger's A Love Letter to My Library book and Brittany J. Thurman's Forever and Always

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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16. Sister Day

By: Jyoti Rajan Gopal

4.11

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Dawn breaks new day hearts light sisters play. In this lyrical and spare picture book with be… read more

Similar categories in Jyoti Rajan Gopal's Sister Day book and Brittany J. Thurman's Forever and Always

  • picture books
  • family
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17. One Sweet Song

By: Jyoti Rajan Gopal

4.27

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

In an ode to the power of music and community, this vibrantly illustrated picture book steps out on… read more

Similar categories in Jyoti Rajan Gopal's One Sweet Song book and Brittany J. Thurman's Forever and Always

  • picture books
  • childrens
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18. Duck Duck Taco Truck

By: Laura Lavoie

4.12

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

It's a summer showdown at the beach as two taco slinging ducks see their turf taken over by an ente… read more

Similar categories in Laura Lavoie's Duck Duck Taco Truck book and Brittany J. Thurman's Forever and Always

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
  • juvenile
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19. Just What to Do

By: Kyle Lukoff

4.50

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

When you see someone sad, it's only natural to want to cheer them up. But how? Some people like… read more

Similar categories in Kyle Lukoff's Just What to Do book and Brittany J. Thurman's Forever and Always

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • emotion
Cover of A Geoduck Is Not a Duck: A Story of a Unique Pacific Northwest Mollusk by Candy Wellins

20. A Geoduck Is Not a Duck: A Story of a Unique Pacific Northwest Mollusk

By: Candy Wellins

4.74

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Learn about the Pacific Northwest’s most unique shellfish in this hilarious account of mistaken ide… read more

Similar categories in Candy Wellins's A Geoduck Is Not a Duck: A Story of a Unique Pacific Northwest Mollusk book and Brittany J. Thurman's Forever and Always

  • picture books
Cover of Forever and Always by Brittany J.  Thurman

21. Forever and Always

By: Brittany J. Thurman

4.25

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

In this lyrical picture book from two breakout picture book creators, a young Black child waits for… read more

Similar categories in Brittany J. Thurman's Forever and Always book and Brittany J. Thurman's Forever and Always

  • love
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • family
  • african american
  • emotion
  • juvenile
Cover of Sandcastles Are Forever by Ellie Peterson

22. Sandcastles Are Forever

By: Ellie Peterson

4.05

Format: None pages, Kindle Edition

From author-illustrator Ellie Peterson comes a sweet and heartfelt picture book about summertime, s… read more

Similar categories in Ellie Peterson's Sandcastles Are Forever book and Brittany J. Thurman's Forever and Always

  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of Beetle Mania (Dirt and Bugsy) by Megan Litwin

23. Beetle Mania (Dirt and Bugsy)

By: Megan Litwin

4.35

Format: 32 pages, Kindle Edition

Meet Dirt and Bugsy – best buds who catch all kinds of bugs – in this fun early reader!Dirt and Bug… read more

Similar categories in Megan Litwin's Beetle Mania (Dirt and Bugsy) book and Brittany J. Thurman's Forever and Always

  • picture books
Cover of The Wild Ones by Megan Lacera

24. The Wild Ones

By: Megan Lacera

4.07

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

From the creators of Zombies Don't Eat Veggies! comes a heartwarming and epic tale of four best fri… read more

Similar categories in Megan Lacera's The Wild Ones book and Brittany J. Thurman's Forever and Always

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of I'm Sorry You Got Mad by Kyle Lukoff

25. I'm Sorry You Got Mad

By: Kyle Lukoff

4.54

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Newbery Honor-winner Kyle Lukoff explores the importance of learning to apologize. Jack wants to… read more

Similar categories in Kyle Lukoff's I'm Sorry You Got Mad book and Brittany J. Thurman's Forever and Always

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • emotion
  • juvenile
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26. 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

Similar categories in Sophia Gholz's Bear at the Fair book and Brittany J. Thurman's Forever and Always

  • childrens
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27. Waiting in the Wings

By: Julie Andrews

4.11

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Inspired by a true event, the tale of a duck family waiting in the wings for their moment in the sp… read more

Similar categories in Julie Andrews's Waiting in the Wings book and Brittany J. Thurman's Forever and Always

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • family
  • juvenile
Cover of Fighting with Love: The Legacy of John Lewis by Lesa Cline-Ransome

28. Fighting with Love: The Legacy of John Lewis

By: Lesa Cline-Ransome

4.42

Format: 48 pages, Kindle Edition

Five starred reviews! The “informative, resounding” (Booklist, starred review), and “inspiring” (Th… read more

Similar categories in Lesa Cline-Ransome's Fighting with Love: The Legacy of John Lewis book and Brittany J. Thurman's Forever and Always

  • african american
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • family
Cover of One Small Spark: A Tikkun Olam Story by Ruth Spiro

29. One Small Spark: A Tikkun Olam Story

By: Ruth Spiro

4.21

Format: None pages, Kindle Edition

A young girl is inspired to make a difference in this thoughtful and lyrical exploration of the Jew… read more

Similar categories in Ruth Spiro's One Small Spark: A Tikkun Olam Story book and Brittany J. Thurman's Forever and Always

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of Noodles on a Bicycle by Kyo Maclear

30. Noodles on a Bicycle

By: Kyo Maclear

4.28

Format: 40 pages, Library Binding

A vibrant historical picture book about Tokyo's bicycle food deliverers, or demae, who balanced tow… read more

Similar categories in Kyo Maclear's Noodles on a Bicycle book and Brittany J. Thurman's Forever and Always

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • family
Cover of Be, Black Girl, Be by Taylor Darks

31. Be, Black Girl, Be

By: Taylor Darks

4.09

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

None read more

Similar categories in Taylor Darks's Be, Black Girl, Be book and Brittany J. Thurman's Forever and Always

  • african american
  • picture books
  • childrens

16 Top fiction books like Forever and Always by Brittany J. Thurman

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Buffalo Fluffalo

Bess Kalb

4.16

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You're So Amazing!

James Catchpole

4.42

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Ursula Upside Down

Corey R. Tabor

4.36

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Angela's Glacier

Jordan Scott

3.80

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Transform Your Habits

Enigma Girls: How Ten Teenagers Broke Ciphers, Kept Secrets, and Helped Win World War II

Candace Fleming

4.15

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Coretta: The Autobiography of Mrs. Coretta Scott King

Coretta Scott King

4.44

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Go Forth and Tell: The Life of Augusta Baker, Librarian and Master Storyteller

Breanna J. McDaniel

4.41

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We Who Produce Pearls: An Anthem for Asian America

Joanna Ho

4.46

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