23 must-read picture books books like The Rainbow Parade: A Celebration of LGBTQIA+ Identities and Allies by Shane Jordan

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The Rainbow Parade: A Celebration of LGBTQIA+ Identities and Allies

By: Shane Jordan

4.02

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Join the celebration at the Rainbow Parade and witness a heartwarming story of acceptance and frien…

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Cover of Orris and Timble: The Beginning by Kate DiCamillo

1. 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

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  • picture books
  • childrens
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2. Homebody

By: Theo Parish

4.43

Format: 224 pages, Paperback

In their comics debut, Theo Parish masterfully weaves an intimate and defiantly hopeful memoir abou… read more

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  • queer
  • lgbt
"Being openly queer can feel intimidating. But every day just by being yourself you inspire the people around you. You don't have to be an influencer to influence!"

-Theo Parish, Homebody

"There is no one way to be transgender, just like there is no one way to be cisgender. We are all just trying to find a place to call our own. We are all deserving of comfort and safety, a place to ca…"

-Theo Parish, Homebody

"Living authentically in a world that takes every opportunity to squeeze you uncomfortably into a box of someone else's design...that is the most radical act of self love. Blossoming in an environment…"

-Theo Parish, Homebody

"Words are important. They allow us to communicate how we think and feel. Words help us to understand and to be understood. So, finally grasping the language you've been reaching for, to explain this …"

-Theo Parish, Homebody

Cover of Plain Jane and the Mermaid by Vera Brosgol

3. Plain Jane and the Mermaid

By: Vera Brosgol

4.38

Format: 368 pages, Paperback

From Eisner Award winner Vera Brosgol comes an instant classic about courage, confidence, and inner… read more

Similar categories in Vera Brosgol's Plain Jane and the Mermaid book and Shane Jordan's The Rainbow Parade: A Celebration of LGBTQIA+ Identities and Allies

  • childrens
Cover of The ABCs of Queer History by Seema Yasmin

4. The ABCs of Queer History

By: Seema Yasmin

4.31

Format: None pages, None

Publication is scheduled for spring 2024. read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • lgbt
Cover of Belle of the Ball by Mari Costa

5. Belle of the Ball

By: Mari Costa

4.14

Format: 320 pages, Hardcover

A young adult graphic novel about high school wallflower Belle Hawkins, who ends up in a love trian… read more

Similar categories in Mari Costa's Belle of the Ball book and Shane Jordan's The Rainbow Parade: A Celebration of LGBTQIA+ Identities and Allies

  • queer
  • lgbt
Cover of Frontera by Julio  Anta

6. Frontera

By: Julio Anta

4.01

Format: 240 pages, Hardcover

Mateo makes the dangerous journey back home to the United States through the Sonoran Desert with th… read more

Similar categories in Julio Anta's Frontera book and Shane Jordan's The Rainbow Parade: A Celebration of LGBTQIA+ Identities and Allies

  • lgbt
Cover of Dalmartian: A Mars Rover's Story by Lucy Ruth Cummins

7. Dalmartian: A Mars Rover's Story

By: Lucy Ruth Cummins

3.93

Format: None pages, None

Justin Chanda at Simon & Schuster has acquired world rights to Dalmartian: A Mars Rover's Story by … read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of Shine by Bruno Valasse

8. Shine

By: Bruno Valasse

3.72

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

A lyrical and dramatic picture book about a moth who is afraid of the dark and embraces his authent… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of Let's Go! by Julie Flett

9. Let's Go!

By: Julie Flett

4.14

Format: 44 pages, Hardcover

An extraordinary book that celebrates skateboarding, family, and community, from beloved artist and… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • family
Cover of The Curious Why (The Magical Yet, 2) by Angela DiTerlizzi

10. The Curious Why (The Magical Yet, 2)

By: Angela DiTerlizzi

4.33

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

In this highly anticipated follow-up to the national bestseller  The Magical Yet , the Curious Why … read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of The Night Librarian: A Graphic Novel by Christopher Lincoln

11. The Night Librarian: A Graphic Novel

By: Christopher Lincoln

3.93

Format: 256 pages, Hardcover

A graphic novel adventure in which two siblings, a mysterious Night Librarian, and a motley cast of… read more

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  • childrens
Cover of The Squish by Breanna Carzoo

12. The Squish

By: Breanna Carzoo

3.94

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Meet Sandcastle. Sandcastle’s world was new and exciting until their very first... SQUISH! … read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of An Outbreak of Witchcraft: A Graphic Novel of the Salem Witch Trials by Deborah Noyes

13. An Outbreak of Witchcraft: A Graphic Novel of the Salem Witch Trials

By: Deborah Noyes

3.65

Format: 256 pages, Hardcover

A gripping tale of paranoia at its worst, An Outbreak of Witchcraft visually imagines the haunting … read more

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Cover of Bird is Dead by Tiny Fisscher

14. Bird is Dead

By: Tiny Fisscher

3.80

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

An honest and simple exploration of death and grief for kids 4 to 8. With playful illustrations by … read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of This Table by Alex Killian

15. This Table

By: Alex Killian

3.92

Format: 36 pages, Hardcover

This moving picture book traces a table and its from a seed to a tree to a treasured object in a h… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • family
Cover of The Quacken by Justin Colón

16. The Quacken

By: Justin Colón

4.23

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Fans of The Bad Seed and Creepy Carrots will flock to this hilarious, lightly spooky picture book a… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of My Mama Is a Work of Art by Hana Acabado

17. My Mama Is a Work of Art

By: Hana Acabado

3.90

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Celebrate tattooed moms with this delightful, loving, and inclusive picture book.   A young boy who… read more

Similar categories in Hana Acabado's My Mama Is a Work of Art book and Shane Jordan's The Rainbow Parade: A Celebration of LGBTQIA+ Identities and Allies

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • family
Cover of Thank You, Night (Thank You, World) by Dan McCauley

18. Thank You, Night (Thank You, World)

By: Dan McCauley

4.76

Format: 36 pages, Hardcover

None read more

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Cover of My Name Is Long as a River by Suma Subramaniam

19. My Name Is Long as a River

By: Suma Subramaniam

4.43

Format: None pages, Kindle Edition

In this sweeping picture book, an Indian girl discovers the power of her name as she travels along … read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • family
Cover of Beach Hair by Ashley Woodfolk

20. Beach Hair

By: Ashley Woodfolk

3.93

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

From two bestselling creators comes a lyrical and heartfelt picture book about a multiracial family… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • family
Cover of Vacation: Three-and-a-Half Stories (2) (Bat, Cat & Rat) by Ame Dyckman

21. Vacation: Three-and-a-Half Stories (2) (Bat, Cat & Rat)

By: Ame Dyckman

3.93

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

In the second book in the Bat, Cat & Rat picture book series from New York Times bestsellers Ame Dy… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of Lighthouse and the Little Boat by Katie Frawley

22. Lighthouse and the Little Boat

By: Katie Frawley

3.93

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

A sweet, tender, and touching tale about a wise lighthouse guiding a young boat through the turbule… read more

Similar categories in Katie Frawley's Lighthouse and the Little Boat book and Shane Jordan's The Rainbow Parade: A Celebration of LGBTQIA+ Identities and Allies

  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of Mr. Pei’s Perfect Shapes: The Story of Architect I. M. Pei by Julie Leung

23. Mr. Pei’s Perfect Shapes: The Story of Architect I. M. Pei

By: Julie Leung

4.09

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

From APALA Award–winning author Julie Leung comes the inspirational story of Chinese American archi… read more

Similar categories in Julie Leung's Mr. Pei’s Perfect Shapes: The Story of Architect I. M. Pei book and Shane Jordan's The Rainbow Parade: A Celebration of LGBTQIA+ Identities and Allies

  • picture books
Cover of Gamerville by Johnnie Christmas

24. Gamerville

By: Johnnie Christmas

3.70

Format: 256 pages, Hardcover

A video gamer’s championship aspirations are dashed when his parents send him to Camp Refresh, wher… read more

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  • childrens
Cover of Not Now, Noor! by Farhana Islam

25. Not Now, Noor!

By: Farhana Islam

4.00

Format: None pages, Kindle Edition

Noor loves her mum, and all the other hijabi women in her family, but wonders why do they wear head… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • family
Cover of The Rainbow Parade: A Celebration of LGBTQIA+ Identities and Allies by Shane Jordan

26. The Rainbow Parade: A Celebration of LGBTQIA+ Identities and Allies

By: Shane Jordan

4.02

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Join the celebration at the Rainbow Parade and witness a heartwarming story of acceptance and frien… read more

Similar categories in Shane Jordan's The Rainbow Parade: A Celebration of LGBTQIA+ Identities and Allies book and Shane Jordan's The Rainbow Parade: A Celebration of LGBTQIA+ Identities and Allies

  • love
  • childrens
  • lgbt
  • picture books
  • family
  • queer
Cover of Smile, Sophia (King of Scars Duology, 46) by Skylaar Amann

27. Smile, Sophia (King of Scars Duology, 46)

By: Skylaar Amann

4.07

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

In Smile, Sophia , a smart, relatable picture book by author/illustrator Skylaar Amann, a serious d… read more

Similar categories in Skylaar Amann's Smile, Sophia (King of Scars Duology, 46) book and Shane Jordan's The Rainbow Parade: A Celebration of LGBTQIA+ Identities and Allies

  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of What Love Looks Like by Laura Obuobi

28. What Love Looks Like

By: Laura Obuobi

3.98

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

From Laura Obuobi, author of  Black Gold and NAACP Image Award nominee, and illustrator Anna Cunha,… read more

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  • picture books
  • love
  • childrens
Cover of Leo and the Pink Marker by Mariyka Foster

29. Leo and the Pink Marker

By: Mariyka Foster

3.69

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

It's fun to color outside the lines in this playful celebration of family, creativity, and the colo… read more

Similar categories in Mariyka Foster's Leo and the Pink Marker book and Shane Jordan's The Rainbow Parade: A Celebration of LGBTQIA+ Identities and Allies

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • family
  • lgbt
Cover of Ruby René Had So Much to Say by Ashley Iman

30. 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

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  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of Sour Cherries: An Afghan Family Story by Dezh Azaad

31. Sour Cherries: An Afghan Family Story

By: Dezh Azaad

4.00

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

A moving, personal story about an Afghan refugee child and the sour cherries that connect him to fa… read more

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  • picture books
  • family

24 must-read childrens books like The Rainbow Parade: A Celebration of LGBTQIA+ Identities and Allies by Shane Jordan

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Orris and Timble: The Beginning

Kate DiCamillo

4.37

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Vera Brosgol

4.38

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The ABCs of Queer History

Seema Yasmin

4.31

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Dalmartian: A Mars Rover's Story

Lucy Ruth Cummins

3.93

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Shawnelle Gibbs

4.13

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Gene Luen Yang

4.41

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The Infinity Particle

Wendy Xu

4.03

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Rey Terciero

4.06

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