28 must-read picture books books like Basketball Dreams by Chris Paul

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Basketball Dreams

By: Chris Paul

3.90

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

From NBA All-Star Chris Paul comes an inspirational and uplifting picture book about chasing your b…

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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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  • picture books
  • childrens
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2. Remember Us

By: Jacqueline Woodson

4.27

Format: 192 pages, Hardcover

National Book Award winner Jacqueline Woodson brings readers a powerful story that delves deeply in… read more

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  • sports
  • childrens
Cover of The Probability of Everything by Sarah Everett

3. The Probability of Everything

By: Sarah Everett

4.33

Format: 336 pages, Hardcover

A heart-wrenching middle grade debut about Kemi, an aspiring scientist who loves statistics and fac… read more

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  • childrens
Cover of Simon Sort of Says by Erin Bow

4. 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

Cover of An American Story (Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award Winner) by Kwame Alexander

5. An American Story (Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award Winner)

By: Kwame Alexander

4.63

Format: 56 pages, Hardcover

#1 New York Times Bestselling and award-winning author  of  The Undefeated , Kwame Alexander, pens … read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of Mr. S: A First Day of School Book by Monica Arnaldo

6. 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

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

7. 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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  • picture books
  • childrens
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8. 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
Cover of The Three Little Guinea Pigs by Erica S. Perl

9. The Three Little Guinea Pigs

By: Erica S. Perl

4.03

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Once upon a time there were three little pigs... three little guinea pigs!Their names were Rosie, M… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
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10. This Is a School

By: John Schu

4.15

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

A moving celebration of school and all it may signify: work and play, creativity and trust, and a s… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of My Powerful Hair: A Picture Book by Carole Lindstrom

11. My Powerful Hair: A Picture Book

By: Carole Lindstrom

4.57

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

From the award-winning and bestselling author of We Are Water Protectors comes an empowering pictur… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
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12. Hidden Gem

By: Linda Liu

3.61

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

THIS BOOK ROCKS !! (It also happens to be about a rock...) Prepare to fall in love with this de… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of The World's Best Class Plant by Liz Garton Scanlon

13. The World's Best Class Plant

By: Liz Garton Scanlon

4.32

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

An irresistible picture book about a boy and his classmates who long for a class pet, but discover … read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of Laolao's Dumplings by Dane  Liu

14. Laolao's Dumplings

By: Dane Liu

4.31

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

Millie loves to help LaoLao cook, especially her favorite dish. Dumplings! They gather fresh ingred… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
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15. The Wave

By: Tyler Charlton

4.33

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

When a boy is swept up in a wave of sadness, he finds himself tumbling. But when he remembers that … read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of Grandma's Roof Garden by Tang Wei

16. Grandma's Roof Garden

By: Tang Wei

4.15

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Granny may be old, but she’s certainly not feeble – or idle! She’s built a splendid vegetable garde… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of The Three Little Tardigrades by Sandra Fay

17. The Three Little Tardigrades

By: Sandra Fay

4.11

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

In this hilarious retelling of "The Three Little Pigs", three little tardigrades set out to find a … read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of My Dad Is a DJ by Keith Henry Brown

18. My Dad Is a DJ

By: Keith Henry Brown

3.88

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

National Book Award winner Kathryn Erskine teams up with Keith Henry Brown on this lyrical picture … read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
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19. I Have a Question

By: Andrew Arnold

3.88

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

From rising picture book star Andrew Arnold comes I Have a Question , a book for anyone who’s ever … read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of Anzu the Great Listener (Anzu the Great Kaiju, 2) by Benson Shum

20. Anzu the Great Listener (Anzu the Great Kaiju, 2)

By: Benson Shum

4.08

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

In this follow-up to Anzu the Great Kaiju , created by Walt Disney Studios animator Benson Shum, we… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of We Go Way Back by Idan Ben-Barak

21. We Go Way Back

By: Idan Ben-Barak

3.91

Format: 36 pages, Hardcover

An entertaining yet scientifically accurate exploration of the origin of life on Earth from the awa… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of I See You, Sad Bear by Vern Kousky

22. I See You, Sad Bear

By: Vern Kousky

3.71

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

A poetic and comforting story that explores emotional literacy and friendship, perfect for fans of … read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of My Name by Supriya Kelkar

23. My Name

By: Supriya Kelkar

4.31

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

My Name is an inspiring picture book that encourages kids to celebrate themselves and all the thing… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of How This Book Got Red by Margaret Chiu Greanias

24. How This Book Got Red

By: Margaret Chiu Greanias

4.20

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

In this clever picture book tale about the power of representation, a red panda decides to write he… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of A Gift For Nai Nai by Kim-Hoa Ung

25. A Gift For Nai Nai

By: Kim-Hoa Ung

4.51

Format: None pages, None

Lyn Lyn's beloved Nai Nai has a birthday party approaching! All Lyn Lyn wants to do is make a lucky… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of The Yellow Áo Dài by Hanh Bui

26. The Yellow Áo Dài

By: Hanh Bui

4.28

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Lovingly illustrated by Minnie Phan, Hanh Bui’s debut picture book, The Yellow Áo Dài , is a warm s… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of The Unwelcome Surprise by Olga  Herrera

27. The Unwelcome Surprise

By: Olga Herrera

4.08

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

Perfect for fans of Something's Wrong! and Can I Be Your Dog?, this charmingly funny new baby story… read more

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  • picture books
Cover of Invader from Mars: The Truth About Babies by Peggy Robbins Janousky

28. Invader from Mars: The Truth About Babies

By: Peggy Robbins Janousky

3.80

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

A hilarious new sibling story that ends with an out-of-this-world twist, for fans of Wolfie the Bun… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of Basketball Dreams by Chris Paul

29. Basketball Dreams

By: Chris Paul

3.90

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

From NBA All-Star Chris Paul comes an inspirational and uplifting picture book about chasing your b… read more

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  • biography
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • sports
Cover of Wombat, the Reluctant Hero by Christian Trimmer

30. Wombat, the Reluctant Hero

By: Christian Trimmer

4.23

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

A heartwarming and playful adventure that will inspire young readers to be a good neighbor and frie… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of Pop's Perfect Present by Corey Finkle

31. Pop's Perfect Present

By: Corey Finkle

3.54

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

A heartwarming and playful celebration of a little girl's love for her father as she tries to give … read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens

30 must-read childrens books like Basketball Dreams by Chris Paul

Transform Your Habits

Big

Vashti Harrison

4.66

Transform Your Habits

Remember Us

Jacqueline Woodson

4.27

Transform Your Habits

The Probability of Everything

Sarah Everett

4.33

Transform Your Habits

Simon Sort of Says

Erin Bow

4.31

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19 Best fiction books like Wombat, the Reluctant Hero by Christian Trimmer

Transform Your Habits

Big

Vashti Harrison

4.66

Transform Your Habits

The Neighbor Favor (The Greene Sisters)

Kristina Forest

3.82

Transform Your Habits

Simon Sort of Says

Erin Bow

4.31

Transform Your Habits

Huda F Are You?

Huda Fahmy

4.17

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