7 best-selling biography books like Mary's Idea by Chris Raschka

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Mary's Idea

By: Chris Raschka

3.50

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Two-time Caldecott Medal winner Chris Raschka captures the sound, passion, innovation, and love of …

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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

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  • african american
  • picture books
  • childrens
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2. The Skull: A Tyrolean Folktale

By: Jon Klassen

4.26

Format: 105 pages, None

Jon Klassen's retelling of a traditional Tyrolean folktale.In a big abandoned house, on a barren hi… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
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3. 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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4. Cape

By: Kevin Johnson

4.54

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

A young child learns that even superheroes hurt too in this heartrending story about loss and love,… read more

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  • african american
  • picture books
  • childrens
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5. Yoshi, Sea Turtle Genius: A True Story about an Amazing Swimmer

By: Lynne Cox

4.33

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

In this picture book that is both heartwarming and exciting, join Yoshi, a sea turtle, on her remar… read more

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  • nonfiction
  • picture books
  • biography
  • childrens
Cover of Jumper: A Day in the Life of a Backyard Jumping Spider by Jessica Lanan

6. Jumper: A Day in the Life of a Backyard Jumping Spider

By: Jessica Lanan

4.40

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

A nonfiction story following a day in the life of a backyard jumping spider.What if you were small … read more

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  • nonfiction
  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of Holding Her Own: The Exceptional Life of Jackie Ormes by Traci N. Todd

7. Holding Her Own: The Exceptional Life of Jackie Ormes

By: Traci N. Todd

4.19

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

An evocative picture book biography about the prolific life of Jackie Ormes, whose groundbreaking c… read more

Similar categories in Traci N. Todd's Holding Her Own: The Exceptional Life of Jackie Ormes book and Chris Raschka's Mary's Idea

  • history
  • biography
  • childrens
  • historical
  • picture books
  • nonfiction
  • african american
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8. How to Write a Poem

By: Kwame Alexander

4.19

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

In this companion to the picture book How to Read a BookKwame Alexander teams up with poet Deanna N… read more

Similar categories in Kwame Alexander's How to Write a Poem book and Chris Raschka's Mary's Idea

  • picture books
  • childrens
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9. 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

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  • picture books
  • childrens
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10. Before, Now

By: Daniel Salmieri

3.64

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

Follow the story of a child from babyhood to parenthood in this moving book about family connection… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
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11. Bunny & Tree

By: Balint Zsako

4.38

Format: 184 pages, Hardcover

A gorgeous wordless adventure story about a rabbit and a tree, their surprising friendship, and the… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
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12. What If I'm Not a Cat? (-)

By: Kari-Lynn Winters

4.14

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

A sweet, playful story about identity - and what it means to belong. Why, of course Donkey’s a cat.… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
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13. All Rise: The Story of Ketanji Brown Jackson

By: Carole Boston Weatherford

4.20

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Ketanji Brown Jackson, the first Black woman to serve on the Supreme Court, is an inspiration and r… read more

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  • history
  • biography
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • nonfiction
  • african american
Cover of The Day the River Caught Fire: How the Cuyahoga River Exploded and Ignited the Earth Day Movement by Barry Wittenstein

14. The Day the River Caught Fire: How the Cuyahoga River Exploded and Ignited the Earth Day Movement

By: Barry Wittenstein

4.02

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

Discover the true story of how a 1969 fire in one of the most polluted rivers in America sparked th… read more

Similar categories in Barry Wittenstein's The Day the River Caught Fire: How the Cuyahoga River Exploded and Ignited the Earth Day Movement book and Chris Raschka's Mary's Idea

  • history
  • childrens
  • historical
  • picture books
  • nonfiction
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15. Fish and Crab

By: Marianna Coppo

4.08

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

A humorous and clever picture book about the importance of sharing big feelings with someone you tr… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
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16. Every Dreaming Creature

By: Brendan Wenzel

3.79

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Perfect for bedtime or at any time, here is a visually stunning exploration of animal senses throug… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of Go Forth and Tell: The Life of Augusta Baker, Librarian and Master Storyteller by Breanna J. McDaniel

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

By: Breanna J. McDaniel

4.41

Format: 40 pages, Kindle Edition

From an award-winning author and illustrator comes this picture book biography about beloved librar… read more

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  • history
  • biography
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • nonfiction
  • african american
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18. We Are Starlings: Inside the Mesmerizing Magic of a Murmuration

By: Robert Furrow

4.25

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

A stunning picture book for young nature lovers about starlings and the fascinating phenomenon of m… read more

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  • nonfiction
  • picture books
  • childrens
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19. The Brilliant Ms. Bangle

By: Cara Devins

3.83

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

A brilliant librarian helps students to welcome big changes in this picture book by Cara Devins wit… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
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20. Remembering

By: Xelena González

4.45

Format: 40 pages, Kindle Edition

>A family remembers their beloved pet dog through the traditions of Día de Muertos.A child and thei… read more

Similar categories in Xelena González's Remembering book and Chris Raschka's Mary's Idea

  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of Rock, Rosetta, Rock! Roll, Rosetta, Roll!: Presenting Sister Rosetta Tharpe, the Godmother of Rock & Roll by Tonya Bolden

21. Rock, Rosetta, Rock! Roll, Rosetta, Roll!: Presenting Sister Rosetta Tharpe, the Godmother of Rock & Roll

By: Tonya Bolden

3.99

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

"A profile as bold and vivacious as the singer herself." —Kirkus (starred review) Perfect for f… read more

Similar categories in Tonya Bolden's Rock, Rosetta, Rock! Roll, Rosetta, Roll!: Presenting Sister Rosetta Tharpe, the Godmother of Rock & Roll book and Chris Raschka's Mary's Idea

  • music
  • history
  • biography
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • nonfiction
  • african american
Cover of Bear Is Never Alone by Marc Veerkamp

22. Bear Is Never Alone

By: Marc Veerkamp

3.70

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

A stirring, thoughtful story about the pressure to perform and the support of a true friend. Whe… read more

Similar categories in Marc Veerkamp's Bear Is Never Alone book and Chris Raschka's Mary's Idea

  • music
  • picture books
  • childrens
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23. 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 Chris Raschka's Mary's Idea

  • picture books
  • childrens
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24. The Fastest Tortoise in Town

By: Howard Calvert

4.04

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

The fable of the tortoise and the hare receives a charming new spin in this wonderfully illustrated… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
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25. Kozo the Sparrow

By: Allen Say

4.21

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Caldecott Medalist Allen Say's tale of a young boy who saves a baby bird from the local bullies is … read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of As Night Falls: Creatures That Go Wild After Dark by Donna Jo Napoli

26. As Night Falls: Creatures That Go Wild After Dark

By: Donna Jo Napoli

3.55

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

This science-themed picture book is for the littlest nature aficionado. Bursting with vibrant illus… read more

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  • nonfiction
  • picture books
  • childrens
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27. Look

By: Gabi Snyder

4.33

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

In the tradition of Tomie dePaola’s Quiet , this lyrical, timely picture book with beautiful dioram… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
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28. Yumbo Gumbo (Storytelling Math)

By: Keila V. Dawson

4.15

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Celebrate diversity, math, and the power of storytelling! Annabelle's grandparents are finally goi… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of Mary's Idea by Chris Raschka

29. Mary's Idea

By: Chris Raschka

3.50

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Two-time Caldecott Medal winner Chris Raschka captures the sound, passion, innovation, and love of … read more

Similar categories in Chris Raschka's Mary's Idea book and Chris Raschka's Mary's Idea

  • music
  • history
  • biography
  • childrens
  • historical
  • picture books
  • nonfiction
  • african american
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30. A Take-Charge Girl Blazes a Trail to Congress: The Story of Jeannette Rankin

By: Gretchen Woelfle

4.11

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

For take-charge girls in the making and fans of I Dissent and Kamala Harris: Rooted in Justice, thi… read more

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  • history
  • biography
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • nonfiction
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31. Dear Yesteryear

By: Kimberly Annece Henderson

4.20

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

From historical curator and researcher Kimberly Annece Henderson comes this moving letter connectin… read more

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  • history
  • childrens
  • historical
  • picture books
  • nonfiction
  • african american

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4.15

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Jason Reynolds

4.48

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Kwame Alexander

4.63

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Carole Boston Weatherford

4.44

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