7 must-read realistic fiction books like How To Two by David Soman

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How To Two

By: David Soman

3.70

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

From the co-creator of the New York Times bestselling Ladybug Girl series comes a joyful counting b…

If you liked the realistic fiction plot in How To Two by David Soman , here is a list of 7 books like this:

Cover of Lost and Found (The Boy, #2) by Oliver Jeffers

1. Lost and Found (The Boy, #2)

By: Oliver Jeffers

4.34

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

From the illustrator of the #1 smash hit The Day The Crayons Quit comes a humorously warm tale of f… read more

Similar categories in Oliver Jeffers's Lost and Found (The Boy, #2) book and David Soman's How To Two

  • storytime
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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2. The Watermelon Seed

By: Greg Pizzoli

4.09

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

With perfect comic pacing, Greg Pizzoli introduces us to one funny crocodile who has one big fear: … read more

Similar categories in Greg Pizzoli's The Watermelon Seed book and David Soman's How To Two

  • storytime
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
"I love watermelon! Chomp! Chomp! Chomp!"

-Greg Pizzoli, The Watermelon Seed

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3. The Whale in My Swimming Pool

By: Joyce Wan

3.91

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

One sunny day, a little boy heads outside for a swim, but his pool is already taken . . . There's a… read more

Similar categories in Joyce Wan's The Whale in My Swimming Pool book and David Soman's How To Two

  • storytime
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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4. Leaf Man

By: Lois Ehlert

3.90

Format: 309 pages, Hardcover

Fall has come, the wind is gusting, and Leaf Man is on the move. Is he drifting east, over the mars… read more

Similar categories in Lois Ehlert's Leaf Man book and David Soman's How To Two

  • storytime
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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5. Islandborn

By: Junot Díaz , Leo Espinosa

3.77

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

From New York Times bestseller and Pulitzer Prize winner Junot Diaz comes a debut picture book abou… read more

Similar categories in Junot Díaz's Islandborn book and David Soman's How To Two

  • cultural
  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • fiction

6. The Water Princess

By: Peter H. Reynolds , Susan Verde , None

3.38

Format: None pages,

Based on supermodel Georgie Badiel's childhood, a young girl dreams of bringing clean drinking wate… read more

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7. Batman: The Dark Knight Returns (The Dark Knight Saga, #1)

By: Frank Miller , Klaus Janson , Lynn Varley

4.32

Format: 650 pages, Hardcover

This masterpiece of modern comics storytelling brings to vivid life a dark world and an even darker… read more

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8. La Princesa and the Pea

By: Susan Middleton Elya , Juana Martinez-Neal

3.75

Format: 160 pages, Hardcover

The Princess and the Peagets a fresh twist in this charming bilingual retelling. El principeknows t… read more

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9. Hot Dog

By: Doug Salati

4.29

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

From a critically acclaimed creator comes this summery picture book featuring an overheated--and ov… read more

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  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • storytime
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10. This Is Not My Home

By: Vivienne Chang

4.39

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

A humorous and heartfelt reverse immigration story that will resonate across cultures and show us h… read more

Similar categories in Vivienne Chang's This Is Not My Home book and David Soman's How To Two

  • cultural
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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11. Gustavo, the Shy Ghost (The World of Gustavo, #1)

By: Flavia Z. Drago

4.38

Format: 34 pages, Hardcover

This winning debut picture book from Mexican artist Flavia Z. Drago about finding the courage to ma… read more

Similar categories in Flavia Z. Drago's Gustavo, the Shy Ghost (The World of Gustavo, #1) book and David Soman's How To Two

  • storytime
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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12. Mexikid: A Graphic Memoir

By: Pedro Martín

4.27

Format: 320 pages, Hardcover

A poignant, hilarious, and unforgettable graphic memoir about a Mexican-American boy’s family and t… read more

Similar categories in Pedro Martín's Mexikid: A Graphic Memoir book and David Soman's How To Two

  • childrens
"It was like the driveway at Disneyland but with way more automatic weapons."

-Pedro Martín, Mexikid: A Graphic Memoir

"I like to say that my stories are 100% true 90% of the time. My memory and my heart like to play tricks on each other. The results are what makes my stories."

-Pedro Martín, Mexikid: A Graphic Memoir

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13. Be You!

By: Peter H. Reynolds

4.44

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Peter H. Reynolds creates a celebration of individuality--and staying true to Y-O-U!Be curious...Be… read more

Similar categories in Peter H. Reynolds's Be You! book and David Soman's How To Two

  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • storytime
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14. A Spoonful of Frogs

By: Casey Lyall

4.25

Format: None pages, None

Frogs are the most important ingredient in a witch’s favorite treat—but they are also the hardest t… read more

Similar categories in Casey Lyall's A Spoonful of Frogs book and David Soman's How To Two

  • storytime
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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15. This is a Story

By: John Schu

4.34

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Children’s literacy advocate John Schu and Caldecott Honor recipient Lauren Castillo celebrate the … read more

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  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • storytime
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16. A Parade of Elephants

By: Kevin Henkes

3.73

Format: 40 pages, Library Binding

New York Times– bestselling and Caldecott Medalist Kevin Henkes follows five joyful elephants as th… read more

Similar categories in Kevin Henkes's A Parade of Elephants book and David Soman's How To Two

  • childrens
  • mathematics
  • counting
  • number
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • storytime
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17. Have You Ever Seen a Flower?

By: Shawn Harris

3.87

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

One child experiences a flower with all five senses—from its color to its fragrance to the entire u… read more

Similar categories in Shawn Harris's Have You Ever Seen a Flower? book and David Soman's How To Two

  • storytime
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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18. Evelyn Del Rey Is Moving Away

By: Meg Medina

4.37

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

From Newbery Medalist Meg Medina comes the bittersweet story of two girls who will always be each o… read more

Similar categories in Meg Medina's Evelyn Del Rey Is Moving Away book and David Soman's How To Two

  • cultural
  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • storytime
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19. Alphabedtime

By: Susanna Leonard Hill

4.00

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

A cast of adorable alphabet characters make this clever bedtime story a standout! Suppertime's o… read more

Similar categories in Susanna Leonard Hill's Alphabedtime book and David Soman's How To Two

  • picture books
  • storytime
  • childrens
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20. Dream, My Child

By: R.H. Sin

3.79

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

From  New York Times  bestselling author r.h. Sin comes a modern-day lullaby that illustrates the i… read more

Similar categories in R.H. Sin's Dream, My Child book and David Soman's How To Two

  • picture books
  • childrens
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21. Winter Is Here

By: Kevin Henkes

3.83

Format: 40 pages, Library Binding

From Caldecott Medalist and Newbery Honor author Kevin Henkes and acclaimed painter Laura Dronzek, … read more

Similar categories in Kevin Henkes's Winter Is Here book and David Soman's How To Two

  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • storytime
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22. The New LiBEARian

By: Alison Donald

3.63

Format: 32 pages, Paperback

It's storytime at the library but Miss Merryweather, the librarian, is missing! Dee and her frie… read more

Similar categories in Alison Donald's The New LiBEARian book and David Soman's How To Two

  • storytime
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of Amy Wu and the Patchwork Dragon by Kat Zhang

23. Amy Wu and the Patchwork Dragon

By: Kat Zhang

4.19

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

In this sweet and brightly illustrated picture book, Amy Wu must craft a dragon unlike any other to… read more

Similar categories in Kat Zhang's Amy Wu and the Patchwork Dragon book and David Soman's How To Two

  • cultural
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • storytime
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24. Poopsie Gets Lost

By: Hannah E Harrison

4.18

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

A fluffy, nap-loving cat goes on the (fur-raising!) outing of a lifetime in this funny and gorgeous… read more

Similar categories in Hannah E Harrison's Poopsie Gets Lost book and David Soman's How To Two

  • storytime
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of It Feels Good to Be Yourself: A Book About Gender Identity by Theresa Thorn

25. It Feels Good to Be Yourself: A Book About Gender Identity

By: Theresa Thorn

4.27

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

A picture book that introduces the concept of gender identity to the youngest reader from writer Th… read more

Similar categories in Theresa Thorn's It Feels Good to Be Yourself: A Book About Gender Identity book and David Soman's How To Two

  • picture books
  • childrens
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26. Just Because

By: Mac Barnett

3.80

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Why is the ocean blue? What is the rain? What happened to the dinosaurs? It might be time for bed, … read more

Similar categories in Mac Barnett's Just Because book and David Soman's How To Two

  • storytime
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of Sonrisas for Baby: A Little Book of Smiles (Spanish and English Edition) by Jen Arena

27. Sonrisas for Baby: A Little Book of Smiles (Spanish and English Edition)

By: Jen Arena

4.06

Format: 22 pages, Board Book

This sweet English/Spanish bilingual board book proves that smiles can brighten any day.   Every… read more

Similar categories in Jen Arena's Sonrisas for Baby: A Little Book of Smiles (Spanish and English Edition) book and David Soman's How To Two

  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of ¡Vamos! Let's Go to the Market by Raúl the Third

28. ¡Vamos! Let's Go to the Market

By: Raúl the Third

4.08

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

Visit a marketplace of a buzzing border town. This bilingual board book teaches readers simple word… read more

Similar categories in Raúl the Third's ¡Vamos! Let's Go to the Market book and David Soman's How To Two

  • cultural
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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29. My Moms Love Me

By: Anna Membrino

4.21

Format: 26 pages, Board Book

Cuddle up and celebrate love in this padded board book that shines a spotlight on LGBTQ+ moms! “… read more

Similar categories in Anna Membrino's My Moms Love Me book and David Soman's How To Two

  • storytime
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of How To Two by David Soman

30. How To Two

By: David Soman

3.70

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

From the co-creator of the New York Times bestselling Ladybug Girl series comes a joyful counting b… read more

Similar categories in David Soman's How To Two book and David Soman's How To Two

  • cultural
  • childrens
  • mathematics
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • counting
  • number
  • fiction
  • storytime
  • plays
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31. It's Your Year, Baby Dragon (2)

By: Little Bee Books

3.83

Format: 20 pages, Board Book

Baby Dragon is confident and powerful! Welcome the Year of the Dragon (2024) with this fun board bo… read more

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Oliver Jeffers

4.34

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Greg Pizzoli

4.09

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3.91

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Lois Ehlert

3.90

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Dave Eggers

4.25

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Kate DiCamillo

4.30

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Nicholas Day

4.15

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Katherine Marsh

4.50

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