5 must-read emotion books like Way Past Sorry (GREAT BIG FEELINGS®) by Hallee Adelman

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Way Past Sorry (GREAT BIG FEELINGS®)

By: Hallee Adelman

3.96

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

It's easy to do something that hurts a friend. It’s harder to make it right again. Kat promised to…

If you liked the emotion plot in Way Past Sorry (GREAT BIG FEELINGS®) by Hallee Adelman , here is a list of 5 books like this:

1. Hello, Universe

By: Erin Entrada Kelly

3.49

Format: 465 pages, Hardcover

In one day, four lives weave together in unexpected ways. Virgil Salinas is shy and kindhearted and… read more

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2. 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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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • emotion
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3. Cat Problems (Animal Problems)

By: Jory John

3.83

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

What could a pampered house cat possibly have to complain about? Just like most cats, this cat l… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
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4. Class: A Memoir of Motherhood, Hunger, and Higher Education

By: Stephanie Land

3.62

Format: 285 pages, Hardcover

From the New York Times bestselling author who inspired the hit Netflix series about a struggling m… read more

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5. Simon and the Better Bone

By: Corey R. Tabor

4.32

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Using the same innovative format as his Caldecott Honor winner, Mel Fell, Corey R. Tabor reimagines… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
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6. 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

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  • 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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7. 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

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  • childrens
"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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8. The First State of Being

By: Erin Entrada Kelly

4.14

Format: 272 pages, Hardcover

When twelve-year-old Michael Rosario meets a mysterious boy from the future, his life is changed fo… read more

Similar categories in Erin Entrada Kelly's The First State of Being book and Hallee Adelman's Way Past Sorry (GREAT BIG FEELINGS®)

  • childrens
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9. Mole Is Not Alone

By: Maya Tatsukawa

4.28

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

In this cozy picture book about friendship, Mole anxiously decides to journey through underground t… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • emotion
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10. 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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  • 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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11. 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 Hallee Adelman's Way Past Sorry (GREAT BIG FEELINGS®)

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • school
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12. Flat Cat

By: Tara Lazar

3.80

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

From Pete Oswald, New York Times bestselling illustrator of the Bad Seed series, and Tara Lazar, cr… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
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13. Big Tree

By: Brian Selznick

4.04

Format: 528 pages, Hardcover

The fate of all life on Earth may depend on the bravery of two little seeds in this epic adventure … read more

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  • childrens
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14. Tía Fortuna's New Home: A Jewish Cuban Journey

By: Ruth Behar

4.22

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

A poignant multicultural ode to family and what it means to create a home as one girl helps her Tía… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
"We come from people who found hope wherever they went."

-Ruth Behar, Tía Fortuna's New Home: A Jewish Cuban Journey

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15. My Dad Is a Tree

By: Jon Agee

3.90

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

A dad and daughter take pretending to an adorable extreme in this funny book that's perfect for Fat… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
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16. Louder Than Hunger

By: John Schu

4.55

Format: 528 pages, Hardcover

Revered teacher, librarian, and story ambassador John Schu explores anorexia—and self-expression as… read more

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  • childrens
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17. Laxmi's Mooch

By: Shelly Anand

4.31

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

A joyful, body-positive picture book about a young Indian American girl's journey to accept her bod… read more

Similar categories in Shelly Anand's Laxmi's Mooch book and Hallee Adelman's Way Past Sorry (GREAT BIG FEELINGS®)

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • school
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18. A Garden in My Hands

By: Meera Sriram

4.14

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

As a little girls sits patiently, her mother tenderly applies henna designs, sharing family stories… read more

Similar categories in Meera Sriram's A Garden in My Hands book and Hallee Adelman's Way Past Sorry (GREAT BIG FEELINGS®)

  • picture books
  • childrens
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19. The Tree and the River

By: Aaron Becker

4.31

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

In an alternate past—or possible future—a mighty tree stands on the banks of a winding river, beari… read more

Similar categories in Aaron Becker's The Tree and the River book and Hallee Adelman's Way Past Sorry (GREAT BIG FEELINGS®)

  • picture books
  • childrens
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20. 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 Hallee Adelman's Way Past Sorry (GREAT BIG FEELINGS®)

  • picture books
  • childrens
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21. A Seed Grows

By: Antoinette Portis

4.12

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

From tiny seed to a huge, fold-out bloom, the transformative life cycle of a sunflower plays out. … read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
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22. Jack the Library Cat

By: Marietta Apollonio

4.22

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

"Read it and purr." ―Kirkus Reviews When a story-loving stray meets a new kid in town, they beco… read more

Similar categories in Marietta Apollonio's Jack the Library Cat book and Hallee Adelman's Way Past Sorry (GREAT BIG FEELINGS®)

  • picture books
  • childrens
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23. The Book That Almost Rhymed

By: Omar Abed

4.45

Format: 40 pages, Kindle Edition

Every great adventure needs a hero—or two! This playful take on storytelling and equity proves that… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
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24. Chubby Bunny

By: Julie Murphy

3.66

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

The debut picture book from the #1  New York Times  bestselling author of  Dumplin’ . Told with Jul… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • school
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25. So Much Snow

By: Kristen Schroeder

4.08

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

A beautifully illustrated, rollicking read-aloud about forest animals who are caught—literally up t… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
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26. Namaste Is a Greeting

By: Suma Subramaniam

4.14

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Discover namaste’s many meanings in a simple, lyrical text, paired with a charmingly detailed visua… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • emotion
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27. Spanish Is the Language of My Family

By: Michael Genhart

4.35

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

An intergenerational story of family ties, cultural pride, and spelling bee victory following a you… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • school
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28. Isabel in Bloom

By: Mae Respicio

4.36

Format: 368 pages, Library Binding

A Filipina-American girl discovers a connection between her two homes through a culinary garden in … read more

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  • childrens
Cover of My Brain Is Magic: A Sensory-Seeking Celebration by Prasha Sooful

29. My Brain Is Magic: A Sensory-Seeking Celebration

By: Prasha Sooful

4.06

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Is your brain magic? Whether your brain buzzes around the room like a bee or tells you to be loud a… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • emotion
Cover of Luna oscura (English and Spanish Edition) by Heidi Moreno

30. Luna oscura (English and Spanish Edition)

By: Heidi Moreno

4.26

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Introduce your little ones to the importance of acceptance and how everyone deserves to belong! In … read more

Similar categories in Heidi Moreno's Luna oscura (English and Spanish Edition) book and Hallee Adelman's Way Past Sorry (GREAT BIG FEELINGS®)

  • picture books
  • childrens
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31. Way Past Sorry (GREAT BIG FEELINGS®)

By: Hallee Adelman

3.96

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

It's easy to do something that hurts a friend. It’s harder to make it right again. Kat promised to… read more

Similar categories in Hallee Adelman's Way Past Sorry (GREAT BIG FEELINGS®) book and Hallee Adelman's Way Past Sorry (GREAT BIG FEELINGS®)

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • school
  • emotion

29 must-read childrens books like Way Past Sorry (GREAT BIG FEELINGS®) by Hallee Adelman

Transform Your Habits

Big

Vashti Harrison

4.66

Transform Your Habits

Cat Problems (Animal Problems)

Jory John

3.83

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Simon and the Better Bone

Corey R. Tabor

4.32

Transform Your Habits

Mexikid: A Graphic Memoir

Pedro Martín

4.27

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Transform Your Habits

The Eyes and the Impossible

Dave Eggers

4.25

Transform Your Habits

Ferris

Kate DiCamillo

4.30

Transform Your Habits

The Mona Lisa Vanishes: A Legendary Painter, a Shocking Heist, and the Birth of a Global Celebrity

Nicholas Day

4.15

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Katherine Marsh

4.50

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