14 must-read family books like Yenebi's Drive to School by Sendy Santamaria

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Yenebi's Drive to School

By: Sendy Santamaria

3.97

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Dreamers meets School's First Day of School in this vibrant story that puts a whole new spin on one…

If you liked the family plot in Yenebi's Drive to School by Sendy Santamaria , here is a list of 14 books like this:

Cover of Big by Vashti Harrison

1. 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

Similar categories in Vashti Harrison's Big book and Sendy Santamaria's Yenebi's Drive to School

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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2. The Eyes and the Impossible

By: Dave Eggers

4.25

Format: 256 pages, Hardcover

The illustrated story of a dog who unwittingly becomes a hero to a park full of animals. Johanne… read more

Similar categories in Dave Eggers's The Eyes and the Impossible book and Sendy Santamaria's Yenebi's Drive to School

  • childrens
  • fiction
"What monster would turn up his snout at the thought-through help of all the friends he had?"

-Dave Eggers, The Eyes and the Impossible

"Every reasonable creature knows that the worst thing any creature can do all day is think of themselves. If there are troubles in your mind, you should think first of the troubles of others; it is th…"

-Dave Eggers, The Eyes and the Impossible

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3. There Was a Party for Langston

By: Jason Reynolds

4.48

Format: 56 pages, ebook

New York Times bestselling and award-winning author Jason Reynolds’s debut picture book is a snappy… read more

Similar categories in Jason Reynolds's There Was a Party for Langston book and Sendy Santamaria's Yenebi's Drive to School

  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of Gustavo, the Shy Ghost (The World of Gustavo, #1) by Flavia Z. Drago

4. 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 Sendy Santamaria's Yenebi's Drive to School

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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5. 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 Sendy Santamaria's Yenebi's Drive to School

  • childrens
  • family
"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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6. Simon Sort of Says

By: Erin Bow

4.31

Format: 320 pages, Hardcover

Simon O’Keeffe’s biggest claim to fame should be the time his dad accidentally gave a squirrel a ho… read more

Similar categories in Erin Bow's Simon Sort of Says book and Sendy Santamaria's Yenebi's Drive to School

  • family
  • childrens
  • fiction
"Dad picks Denver [to get his rabies shots], and he's totally fine, but he's going to be away for three days. "Just like Jesus," Mom says. I can hear the phone say, "Isobel!"

-Erin Bow, Simon Sort of Says

"In the tabernacle did the [squirrel]--" "Eat the Host?" says Dad. "Yes he did." "And was it--" "Consecrated?" says Dad. "Yes it was." ... "What, uh, happened to the squirrel?" "That squirrel is now 3…"

-Erin Bow, Simon Sort of Says

"The dog- Todd?- looks up from its leaking beer, puffs a sigh, then crosses the room to head-butt the fridge door closed. "Ummm" I manage "Did you see he got a--" "It's okay," she says. "He only has o…"

-Erin Bow, Simon Sort of Says

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7. Something, Someday

By: Amanda Gorman

4.38

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

The stunning new picture book by presidential inaugural poet Amanda Gorman and Caldecott Honor-winn… read more

Similar categories in Amanda Gorman's Something, Someday book and Sendy Santamaria's Yenebi's Drive to School

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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8. New from Here

By: Kelly Yang

4.30

Format: 368 pages, Hardcover

An Asian American boy fights to keep his family together and stand up to racism during the initial … read more

Similar categories in Kelly Yang's New from Here book and Sendy Santamaria's Yenebi's Drive to School

  • family
  • childrens
  • fiction
"We're all connected to each other. We all breathe the same air into our lungs. None of us are immune to each other's problems, that's why we have to care about each other."

-Kelly Yang, New from Here

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9. Mr. S: A First Day of School Book

By: Monica Arnaldo

4.21

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

It was the first day of school. But even the kindergarteners of room 2B could tell something was se… read more

Similar categories in Monica Arnaldo's Mr. S: A First Day of School Book book and Sendy Santamaria's Yenebi's Drive to School

  • childrens
  • school
  • picture books
  • food
  • fiction
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10. Leila, the Perfect Witch (The World of Gustavo, #2)

By: Flavia Z. Drago

4.15

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

In this charming picture book from the author-illustrator of Gustavo, The Shy Ghost, a witch who is… read more

Similar categories in Flavia Z. Drago's Leila, the Perfect Witch (The World of Gustavo, #2) book and Sendy Santamaria's Yenebi's Drive to School

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • food
  • family
  • fiction
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11. Finally Seen (Finally Seen #1)

By: Kelly Yang

4.46

Format: 304 pages, Hardcover

From the New York Times bestselling author of Front Desk comes a “involving, realistic” ( Booklist … read more

Similar categories in Kelly Yang's Finally Seen (Finally Seen #1) book and Sendy Santamaria's Yenebi's Drive to School

  • family
  • fiction
  • childrens
  • school
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12. What Happened to You?

By: James Catchpole

4.44

Format: 32 pages, Paperback

The first ever picture book addressing how a disabled child might want to be spoken to.What happene… read more

Similar categories in James Catchpole's What Happened to You? book and Sendy Santamaria's Yenebi's Drive to School

  • fiction
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • school
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13. A Letter for Bob

By: Kim Rogers

4.03

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

With humor and heart, and brought to life by Jonathan Nelson’s warm, distinctive artwork, Kim Roger… read more

Similar categories in Kim Rogers's A Letter for Bob book and Sendy Santamaria's Yenebi's Drive to School

  • family
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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14. The Artivist

By: Nikkolas Smith

4.34

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

An inspiring picture book about how children can combine art and activism in their daily lives. "T… read more

Similar categories in Nikkolas Smith's The Artivist book and Sendy Santamaria's Yenebi's Drive to School

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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15. The Tryout (The Tryout #1)

By: Christina Soontornvat

4.31

Format: 272 pages, Paperback

STAND TALL. BE LOUD. GAME FACE ON. When cheerleading tryouts are announced, Christina and … read more

Similar categories in Christina Soontornvat's The Tryout (The Tryout #1) book and Sendy Santamaria's Yenebi's Drive to School

  • childrens
  • family
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16. Spider in the Well

By: Jess Hannigan

4.09

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

This cheeky picture book debut from author-illustrator Jess Hannigan tells the darkly dry and utter… read more

Similar categories in Jess Hannigan's Spider in the Well book and Sendy Santamaria's Yenebi's Drive to School

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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17. Say My Name

By: Joanna Ho

4.22

Format: None pages, None

"In moving, lyrical prose, the book celebrates the beauty and sounds of each name alongside their c… read more

Similar categories in Joanna Ho's Say My Name book and Sendy Santamaria's Yenebi's Drive to School

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • family
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18. Joyful Song: A Naming Story

By: Lesléa Newman

4.30

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

What a happy day! Zachary’s baby sister will have her naming ceremony. In the temple! With his moms… read more

Similar categories in Lesléa Newman's Joyful Song: A Naming Story book and Sendy Santamaria's Yenebi's Drive to School

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • family
Cover of Vlad, the Fabulous Vampire (The World of Gustavo, #3) by Flavia Z. Drago

19. Vlad, the Fabulous Vampire (The World of Gustavo, #3)

By: Flavia Z. Drago

4.30

Format: 41 pages, Kindle Edition

From the acclaimed author-illustrator of Gustavo, the Shy Ghost comes a charmingly spooky celebrati… read more

Similar categories in Flavia Z. Drago's Vlad, the Fabulous Vampire (The World of Gustavo, #3) book and Sendy Santamaria's Yenebi's Drive to School

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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20. Sam's Super Seats

By: Keah Brown

3.91

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

A joyful picture book about a disabled girl with cerebral palsy who goes back-to-school shopping wi… read more

Similar categories in Keah Brown's Sam's Super Seats book and Sendy Santamaria's Yenebi's Drive to School

  • family
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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21. Problem Solved!

By: Jan Thomas

3.84

Format: 40 pages, Kindle Edition

Rabbit hopes Pete the Problem-Solving Porcupine can get her out of a bind only to wind up with more… read more

Similar categories in Jan Thomas's Problem Solved! book and Sendy Santamaria's Yenebi's Drive to School

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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22. The Yellow Bus

By: Loren Long

4.36

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

Perfect for fans of Love and Hello, Lighthouse , The Yellow Bus from #1 New York Times bestselling … read more

Similar categories in Loren Long's The Yellow Bus book and Sendy Santamaria's Yenebi's Drive to School

  • fiction
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • school
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23. The Concrete Garden

By: Bob Graham

3.91

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

A timely, inspiring, and uplifting story about hope and the power of creative expression from one o… read more

Similar categories in Bob Graham's The Concrete Garden book and Sendy Santamaria's Yenebi's Drive to School

  • family
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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24. Back to School, Backpack!

By: Simon Rich

3.68

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

A hilarious yet reassuring back-to-school picture book by humorist, novelist, and TV writer Simon R… read more

Similar categories in Simon Rich's Back to School, Backpack! book and Sendy Santamaria's Yenebi's Drive to School

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • school
Cover of Gloriana, Presente: A First Day of School Book by Alyssa Reynoso-Morris

25. Gloriana, Presente: A First Day of School Book

By: Alyssa Reynoso-Morris

4.67

Format: None pages, Hardcover

Pitched as The Day You Begin meets The King of Kindergarten, this bilingual picture book features a… read more

Similar categories in Alyssa Reynoso-Morris's Gloriana, Presente: A First Day of School Book book and Sendy Santamaria's Yenebi's Drive to School

  • picture books
  • school
Cover of That's Not My Name! by Anoosha Syed

26. 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 Sendy Santamaria's Yenebi's Drive to School

  • childrens
  • school
  • picture books
  • family
  • fiction
Cover of Yenebi's Drive to School by Sendy Santamaria

27. Yenebi's Drive to School

By: Sendy Santamaria

3.97

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Dreamers meets School's First Day of School in this vibrant story that puts a whole new spin on one… read more

Similar categories in Sendy Santamaria's Yenebi's Drive to School book and Sendy Santamaria's Yenebi's Drive to School

  • childrens
  • school
  • travel
  • picture books
  • spanish literature
  • food
  • fiction
  • family
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28. No More Señora Mimí

By: Meg Medina

4.28

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

From Newbery Medalist Meg Medina, National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature, comes a poigna… read more

Similar categories in Meg Medina's No More Señora Mimí book and Sendy Santamaria's Yenebi's Drive to School

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • family
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29. We Are a Class

By: Rob Sanders

3.30

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

A celebratory declaration of what it means to be part of a diverse class of students. We're movers … read more

Similar categories in Rob Sanders's We Are a Class book and Sendy Santamaria's Yenebi's Drive to School

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • school
Cover of Yefferson, Actually / En realidad, es Yefferson (Lil' Libros) (English and Spanish Edition) by Katherine Trejo

30. Yefferson, Actually / En realidad, es Yefferson (Lil' Libros) (English and Spanish Edition)

By: Katherine Trejo

4.44

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Introduce your little ones to standing up for themselves (and their roots) in both English and Span… read more

Similar categories in Katherine Trejo's Yefferson, Actually / En realidad, es Yefferson (Lil' Libros) (English and Spanish Edition) book and Sendy Santamaria's Yenebi's Drive to School

  • fiction
  • picture books
  • school
Cover of Ruby René Had So Much to Say by Ashley Iman

31. Ruby René Had So Much to Say

By: Ashley Iman

4.11

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

A debut picture book about a curious student who finds herself in trouble for talking in class—even… read more

Similar categories in Ashley Iman's Ruby René Had So Much to Say book and Sendy Santamaria's Yenebi's Drive to School

  • fiction
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • school

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