7 must-read biography books like Fearless Heart: An Illustrated Biography of Surya Bonaly by Frank Murphy

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Fearless Heart: An Illustrated Biography of Surya Bonaly

By: Frank Murphy

4.20

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

A vibrant picture book biography of Surya Bonaly, the figure skating champion who backflipped her w…

If you liked the biography plot in Fearless Heart: An Illustrated Biography of Surya Bonaly by Frank Murphy , here is a list of 7 books like this:

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1. The Cricket in Times Square (Chester Cricket and His Friends, #1)

By: Garth Williams , George Selden

4.04

Format: 134 pages, Paperback

One night, the sounds of New York City--the rumbling of subway trains, thrumming of automobile tire… read more

Similar categories in Garth Williams's The Cricket in Times Square (Chester Cricket and His Friends, #1) book and Frank Murphy's Fearless Heart: An Illustrated Biography of Surya Bonaly

  • middle grade
  • childrens
"Harry had been down to Washington Square to hear an open-air concert of chamber music. How you could play chamber music outdoors Chester didn't understand—but it was New York and anything could happe…"

-Garth Williams, The Cricket in Times Square (Chester Cricket and His Friends, #1)

"I guess I'm just feeling Septemberish," sighed Chester. "It's getting towards autumn now. And it's so pretty up in Connecticut. All the trees change color. The days get very clear―with a little smoke…"

-Garth Williams, The Cricket in Times Square (Chester Cricket and His Friends, #1)

"Just this once, in the very heart of the busiest of cities, everyone was perfectly content not to move and hardly to breathe. And for those few minutes, while the song lasted, Times Square was still …"

-Garth Williams, The Cricket in Times Square (Chester Cricket and His Friends, #1)

"Chester's playing filled the station. Like ripples around a stone dropped into still water, the circles of silence spread out from the newsstand. And as people listened, a change came over their face…"

-Garth Williams, The Cricket in Times Square (Chester Cricket and His Friends, #1)

Cover of The Dark Secret (Wings of Fire, #4) by Tui T. Sutherland

2. The Dark Secret (Wings of Fire, #4)

By: Tui T. Sutherland

4.40

Format: 336 pages, Hardcover

The WINGS OF FIRE saga continues with a visit to the mysterious land of the NightWings, where Starf… read more

Similar categories in Tui T. Sutherland's The Dark Secret (Wings of Fire, #4) book and Frank Murphy's Fearless Heart: An Illustrated Biography of Surya Bonaly

  • middle grade
  • childrens
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3. The Hidden Kingdom (Wings of Fire, #3)

By: Tui T. Sutherland

4.51

Format: 336 pages, Hardcover

The WINGS OF FIRE saga continues!Deep in the rain forest, danger awaits...Glory knows the dragon wo… read more

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  • middle grade
  • childrens
"Go ahead,"

-Tui T. Sutherland, The Hidden Kingdom (Wings of Fire, #3)

"Greetings, Queen of the RainWings!"

-Tui T. Sutherland, The Hidden Kingdom (Wings of Fire, #3)

"This just proves what I’ve always said,"

-Tui T. Sutherland, The Hidden Kingdom (Wings of Fire, #3)

"As if sloths were parading out of her ears."

-Tui T. Sutherland, The Hidden Kingdom (Wings of Fire, #3)

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4. The Brightest Night (Wings of Fire, #5)

By: Tui T. Sutherland

4.55

Format: 336 pages, Hardcover

The dragonets struggle to fulfill the prophecy and -- somehow -- end the war in this thrilling new … read more

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  • middle grade
  • childrens
"This is awesome," Tsunami said. "I'm so excited." "Going to see my very favorite dragon in all of Pyrrhia." "Are you being Glory now?" Sunny asked. "Queen of Sarcasm?" "I can be sarcastic, too! "She …"

-Tui T. Sutherland, The Brightest Night (Wings of Fire, #5)

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5. 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 Frank Murphy's Fearless Heart: An Illustrated Biography of Surya Bonaly

  • picture books
  • childrens
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6. Berry Song

By: Michaela Goade

4.43

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Caldecott Medalist Michaela Goade's first self-authored picture book is a celebration of the land s… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
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7. Orris and Timble: The Beginning

By: Kate DiCamillo

4.37

Format: 80 pages, Hardcover

From beloved storyteller Kate DiCamillo comes the first book in a warm and funny early-reader trilo… read more

Similar categories in Kate DiCamillo's Orris and Timble: The Beginning book and Frank Murphy's Fearless Heart: An Illustrated Biography of Surya Bonaly

  • picture books
  • middle grade
  • childrens
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8. A Work in Progress

By: Jarrett Lerner

4.40

Format: 368 pages, Hardcover

A young boy struggles with body image in this poignant and “perceptive” ( Publishers Weekly , starr… read more

Similar categories in Jarrett Lerner's A Work in Progress book and Frank Murphy's Fearless Heart: An Illustrated Biography of Surya Bonaly

  • middle grade
  • childrens
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9. The Truth About Dragons

By: Julie Leung

4.38

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

An unforgettable lyrical picture book that celebrates biracial identity from the award-winning auth… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
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10. 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 Frank Murphy's Fearless Heart: An Illustrated Biography of Surya Bonaly

  • biography
  • childrens
  • middle grade
  • biography memoir
  • nonfiction
"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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11. Farmhouse

By: Sophie Blackall

4.53

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

Two-time Caldecott Medalist Sophie Blackall invites readers to peek through windows that shine like… read more

Similar categories in Sophie Blackall's Farmhouse book and Frank Murphy's Fearless Heart: An Illustrated Biography of Surya Bonaly

  • picture books
  • childrens
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12. Out of My Heart (The Out of My Mind Series)

By: Sharon M. Draper

4.21

Format: 352 pages, Hardcover

Melody faces her fears to follow her passion in this sequel to Out of My Mind.Melody is a year olde… read more

Similar categories in Sharon M. Draper's Out of My Heart (The Out of My Mind Series) book and Frank Murphy's Fearless Heart: An Illustrated Biography of Surya Bonaly

  • middle grade
  • childrens
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13. The Labors of Hercules Beal

By: Gary D. Schmidt

4.53

Format: 352 pages, Hardcover

From award-winning author Gary D. Schmidt, a warm and witty novel in the tradition of The Wednesday… read more

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  • middle grade
  • childrens
"And when Achilles went inside the Vampire said to me, "You all right?" I nodded. "I'm okay." "Okay is good enough for now," she said."

-Gary D. Schmidt, The Labors of Hercules Beal

"Most people don't think we even look like brothers," I said. "You do when you're asleep," she said. "Your face relaxes, and you stop worrying, and all that grit you two carry around falls away, and y…"

-Gary D. Schmidt, The Labors of Hercules Beal

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14. 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

Similar categories in Joy Harjo's Remember book and Frank Murphy's Fearless Heart: An Illustrated Biography of Surya Bonaly

  • picture books
  • childrens
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15. Tree. Table. Book.

By: Lois Lowry

4.39

Format: 208 pages, Hardcover

Everyone knows the two Sophies are best friends. One is in elementary school, and one is . . . well… read more

Similar categories in Lois Lowry's Tree. Table. Book. book and Frank Murphy's Fearless Heart: An Illustrated Biography of Surya Bonaly

  • middle grade
  • childrens
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16. Evergreen

By: Matthew Cordell

4.30

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

A picture book by Caldecott medal winner Matt Cordell about a timid squirrel who makes a brave jour… read more

Similar categories in Matthew Cordell's Evergreen book and Frank Murphy's Fearless Heart: An Illustrated Biography of Surya Bonaly

  • picture books
  • childrens
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17. Once Upon a Book

By: Grace Lin

4.21

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

From Caldecott and Newbery Honoree Grace Lin and bestselling author Kate Messner comes a modern fol… read more

Similar categories in Grace Lin's Once Upon a Book book and Frank Murphy's Fearless Heart: An Illustrated Biography of Surya Bonaly

  • picture books
  • childrens
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18. Be a Good Ancestor

By: Leona Prince

4.41

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Rooted in Indigenous teachings, this stunning picture book encourages readers of all ages to consid… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
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19. The Fire, the Water, and Maudie McGinn

By: Sally J. Pla

4.57

Format: 336 pages, Hardcover

Neurodivergent Maudie is ready to spend an amazing summer with her dad, but will she find the coura… read more

Similar categories in Sally J. Pla's The Fire, the Water, and Maudie McGinn book and Frank Murphy's Fearless Heart: An Illustrated Biography of Surya Bonaly

  • middle grade
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20. 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

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  • biography
  • childrens
  • middle grade
  • nonfiction
  • sports
Cover of The Faith of Elijah Cummings: The North Star of Equal Justice by Carole Boston Weatherford

21. The Faith of Elijah Cummings: The North Star of Equal Justice

By: Carole Boston Weatherford

4.12

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Congressman and civil rights advocate Elijah Cummings dedicated his life to public service. This co… read more

Similar categories in Carole Boston Weatherford's The Faith of Elijah Cummings: The North Star of Equal Justice book and Frank Murphy's Fearless Heart: An Illustrated Biography of Surya Bonaly

  • history
  • biography
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • nonfiction
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22. Stickler Loves the World (A Stickler Story)

By: Lane Smith

4.18

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

From award-winning author/illustrator Lane Smith comes Stickler, a woodland creature who reminds us… read more

Similar categories in Lane Smith's Stickler Loves the World (A Stickler Story) book and Frank Murphy's Fearless Heart: An Illustrated Biography of Surya Bonaly

  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of Okra Stew: A Gullah Geechee Family Celebration by Natalie Daise

23. Okra Stew: A Gullah Geechee Family Celebration

By: Natalie Daise

4.38

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

This rhythmic, joyous picture book from Natalie Daise, the co-star of the hit Nickelodeon show "Gul… read more

Similar categories in Natalie Daise's Okra Stew: A Gullah Geechee Family Celebration book and Frank Murphy's Fearless Heart: An Illustrated Biography of Surya Bonaly

  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of Yes We Will: Asian Americans Who Shaped This Country by Kelly Yang

24. Yes We Will: Asian Americans Who Shaped This Country

By: Kelly Yang

4.43

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

From #1 NYT bestselling author Kelly Yang comes a gorgeously illustrated picture book about Asian A… read more

Similar categories in Kelly Yang's Yes We Will: Asian Americans Who Shaped This Country book and Frank Murphy's Fearless Heart: An Illustrated Biography of Surya Bonaly

  • history
  • biography
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • middle grade
  • biography memoir
  • nonfiction
Cover of Luminous: Living Things That Light Up the Night by Julia Kuo

25. Luminous: Living Things That Light Up the Night

By: Julia Kuo

4.17

Format: 44 pages, Hardcover

Kids 4 to 8 will marvel at the brightly glowing creatures and other living organisms in this stunni… read more

Similar categories in Julia Kuo's Luminous: Living Things That Light Up the Night book and Frank Murphy's Fearless Heart: An Illustrated Biography of Surya Bonaly

  • nonfiction
  • picture books
  • middle grade
  • childrens
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26. The Comeback

By: E.L. Shen

4.10

Format: 272 pages, Hardcover

An #OwnVoices middle-grade debut about a young girl trying to be a champ--in figure skating and in … read more

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  • sports
  • middle grade
  • childrens
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27. Wei Skates On

By: Nathan Chen

4.05

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Olympic gold medalist and three-time World Champion Nathan Chen delivers an inspirational picture b… read more

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  • picture books
  • biography
  • childrens
  • sports
Cover of Fearless Heart: An Illustrated Biography of Surya Bonaly by Frank  Murphy

28. Fearless Heart: An Illustrated Biography of Surya Bonaly

By: Frank Murphy

4.20

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

A vibrant picture book biography of Surya Bonaly, the figure skating champion who backflipped her w… read more

Similar categories in Frank Murphy's Fearless Heart: An Illustrated Biography of Surya Bonaly book and Frank Murphy's Fearless Heart: An Illustrated Biography of Surya Bonaly

  • history
  • biography
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • middle grade
  • biography memoir
  • nonfiction
  • sports
Cover of The Good Hair Day: A Picture Book by Christian Trimmer

29. The Good Hair Day: A Picture Book

By: Christian Trimmer

4.06

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

A boy dreams of long hair in this sweet story about self-expression and embracing our most authenti… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of The Fairest in the Land: A Picture Book by Lesléa Newman

30. The Fairest in the Land: A Picture Book

By: Lesléa Newman

3.66

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Fairest in the Land is a heartwarming, inclusive picture-book story about self-expression and frien… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
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31. Her Eyes on the Stars: Maria Mitchell, Astronomer

By: Laurie Wallmark

4.13

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Maria Mitchell’s curiosity about the night sky led her to spend hours studying the stars. She disco… read more

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  • history
  • picture books
  • biography
  • nonfiction

29 must-read childrens books like Fearless Heart: An Illustrated Biography of Surya Bonaly by Frank Murphy

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The Cricket in Times Square (Chester Cricket and His Friends, #1)

Garth Williams , George Selden

4.04

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The Dark Secret (Wings of Fire, #4)

Tui T. Sutherland

4.40

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The Hidden Kingdom (Wings of Fire, #3)

Tui T. Sutherland

4.51

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The Brightest Night (Wings of Fire, #5)

Tui T. Sutherland

4.55

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The Eyes and the Impossible

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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