22 Best childrens books like The Shadow in the Moon: A Tale of the Mid-Autumn Festival by Christina Matula

Cover of The Shadow in the Moon: A Tale of the Mid-Autumn Festival by Christina Matula

The Shadow in the Moon: A Tale of the Mid-Autumn Festival

By: Christina Matula

3.91

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

A unique blend of traditional folklore and contemporary customs brings the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festi…

If you liked the childrens plot in The Shadow in the Moon: A Tale of the Mid-Autumn Festival by Christina Matula , here is a list of 22 books like this:

Cover of Leo: A Ghost Story by Mac Barnett, Christian Robinson

1. Leo: A Ghost Story

By: Mac Barnett , Christian Robinson

3.81

Format: 4 pages, Hardcover

You would like being friends with Leo. He likes to draw, he makes delicious snacks, and most people… read more

Similar categories in Mac Barnett's Leo: A Ghost Story book and Christina Matula's The Shadow in the Moon: A Tale of the Mid-Autumn Festival

  • picture books
  • childrens
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2. Wild Child

By: Greg Couch , Lynn Plourde

2.43

Format: None pages, Paperback

In this magical bedtime book, Autumn doesn't want to sleep. Mother Earth wants to put her wild chil… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens

3. Little Penguins

By: Cynthia Rylant , Christian Robinson

3.77

Format: None pages, Hardcover

Newbery Medal-winning author Cynthia Rylant and Caldecott Honor-winning illustrator Christian Robin… read more

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4. On a Magical Do-Nothing Day

By: Beatrice Alemagna

4.27

Format: 412 pages, Hardcover

A compelling, magical picture book with "startlingly beautiful words and pictures."* A book to spur… read more

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5. La Princesa and the Pea

By: Susan Middleton Elya , Juana Martinez-Neal

3.75

Format: 160 pages, Hardcover

The Princess and the Peagets a fresh twist in this charming bilingual retelling. El principeknows t… read more

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6. Thanking the Moon: Celebrating the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival

By: Grace Lin

4.12

Format: 260 pages, Hardcover

This simple, young, and satisfying story follows a Chinese American family as they celebrate the Mi… read more

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7. An Orange for Frankie

By: Patricia Polacco

4.00

Format: 384 pages,

The Stowell family is abuzz with holiday excitement, and Frankie, the youngest boy, is the most exc… read more

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8. Knight Owl (The Knight Owl Series, 1)

By: Christopher Denise

4.51

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

A Caldecott Honor Winner and  New York Times  Bestseller!  A determined Owl builds strength and … read more

Similar categories in Christopher Denise's Knight Owl (The Knight Owl Series, 1) book and Christina Matula's The Shadow in the Moon: A Tale of the Mid-Autumn Festival

  • picture books
  • childrens
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9. The Leaf Thief

By: Alice Hemming

4.15

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

A brilliantly funny picture book about seasons, written by Alice Hemming and illustrated by Nicola … read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of Eyes that Kiss in the Corners by Joanna Ho

10. Eyes that Kiss in the Corners

By: Joanna Ho

4.60

Format: 34 pages, Hardcover

A young Asian girl notices that her eyes look different from her peers'. They have big, round eyes … read more

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  • asian literature
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • family
"When Mama tucks me in at night, her eyes tell me I'm a miracle."

-Joanna Ho, Eyes that Kiss in the Corners

"Some people have eyes like sapphire lagoons with lashes like lace trims on ballgowns, sweeping their cheeks as they twirl."

-Joanna Ho, Eyes that Kiss in the Corners

"My eyes crinkle into crescent moons and sparkle like the stars. Gold flecks dance and twirl while stories whirl in their oolong pools, carrying tales of the past and hope for the future."

-Joanna Ho, Eyes that Kiss in the Corners

"Some people have eyes like sapphire lagoons with lashes like lace trim on ballgowns, sweeping their cheeks as they twirl. Big eyes, long lashes. Not me. I have eyes that kiss on the corners and glow …"

-Joanna Ho, Eyes that Kiss in the Corners

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11. Every Dog in the Neighborhood

By: Philip C. Stead

4.36

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Louis and his eccentric Grandma set out to count every dog in the neighborhood when they find out a… read more

Similar categories in Philip C. Stead's Every Dog in the Neighborhood book and Christina Matula's The Shadow in the Moon: A Tale of the Mid-Autumn Festival

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • family
Cover of The Unforgettable Logan Foster (Logan Foster, #1) by Shawn  Peters

12. The Unforgettable Logan Foster (Logan Foster, #1)

By: Shawn Peters

4.03

Format: 272 pages, Hardcover

Packed with superheroes, supervillains, and epic showdowns between good and evil, The Unforgettable… read more

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  • childrens
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13. Bathe the Cat

By: Alice B. McGinty

4.36

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

Bathe the floor? Sweep the dishes? This riotous romp of a picture book follows a frantic family as … read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • family
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14. Duel

By: Jessixa Bagley

4.05

Format: 320 pages, Hardcover

A rivalry between sisters culminates in a fencing duel in this funny and emotional debut graphic no… read more

Similar categories in Jessixa Bagley's Duel book and Christina Matula's The Shadow in the Moon: A Tale of the Mid-Autumn Festival

  • family
  • young adult
Cover of Endlessly Ever After: Pick Your Path to Countless Fairy Tale Endings! by Laurel Snyder

15. Endlessly Ever After: Pick Your Path to Countless Fairy Tale Endings!

By: Laurel Snyder

4.37

Format: 92 pages, Hardcover

This funny, original choose-your-path picture book of fractured fairy tales will charm any young fa… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
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16. Twenty Questions

By: Mac Barnett

3.70

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Award-winning creators Mac Barnett and Christian Robinson tap deep into childhood curiosity with a … read more

Similar categories in Mac Barnett's Twenty Questions book and Christina Matula's The Shadow in the Moon: A Tale of the Mid-Autumn Festival

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • young adult
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17. Zonia's Rain Forest

By: Juana Martinez-Neal

4.09

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

A heartfelt, visually stunning picture book from the Caldecott Honor and Sibert Medal Winner illumi… read more

Similar categories in Juana Martinez-Neal's Zonia's Rain Forest book and Christina Matula's The Shadow in the Moon: A Tale of the Mid-Autumn Festival

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • family
Cover of Bo's Magical New Friend (Unicorn Diaries #1) by Rebecca Elliott

18. Bo's Magical New Friend (Unicorn Diaries #1)

By: Rebecca Elliott

4.25

Format: 80 pages, Hardcover

Meet Rainbow Tinseltail and the unicorns of Sparklegrove Forest, in this magical series from the cr… read more

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  • childrens
Cover of I'm Not Done with You Yet by Jesse Q. Sutanto

19. I'm Not Done with You Yet

By: Jesse Q. Sutanto

3.67

Format: 340 pages, Hardcover

Some friends--and friendships--are worth killing for in this dark, twisty suspense novel by nationa… read more

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20. Green on Green

By: Dianne White

4.19

Format: 42 pages, Hardcover

A child is on a colorful journey through the seasons, filled with yellow flowers and blue coral in … read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • family
Cover of Owls Are Good at Keeping Secrets: An Unusual Alphabet by Sara O'Leary

21. Owls Are Good at Keeping Secrets: An Unusual Alphabet

By: Sara O'Leary

3.95

Format: 34 pages, Hardcover

A delightful book of curious, little-known “facts” about animals—one for each letter of the alphabe… read more

Similar categories in Sara O'Leary's Owls Are Good at Keeping Secrets: An Unusual Alphabet book and Christina Matula's The Shadow in the Moon: A Tale of the Mid-Autumn Festival

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • family
Cover of Poopsie Gets Lost by Hannah E Harrison

22. Poopsie Gets Lost

By: Hannah E Harrison

4.18

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

A fluffy, nap-loving cat goes on the (fur-raising!) outing of a lifetime in this funny and gorgeous… read more

Similar categories in Hannah E Harrison's Poopsie Gets Lost book and Christina Matula's The Shadow in the Moon: A Tale of the Mid-Autumn Festival

  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of The Darkness Within Us (The Shadows Between Us, #2) by Tricia Levenseller

23. The Darkness Within Us (The Shadows Between Us, #2)

By: Tricia Levenseller

4.01

Format: 336 pages, Hardcover

Chrysantha Stathos has won. By hiding her intelligence and ambition behind the mask of a beautif… read more

Similar categories in Tricia Levenseller's The Darkness Within Us (The Shadows Between Us, #2) book and Christina Matula's The Shadow in the Moon: A Tale of the Mid-Autumn Festival

  • young adult
"I know you have options." "And those options will be taken away the second I marry. I will be beholden to my husband." "But you will be wealthy." "Is that what you'd choose? Bondage over freedom for …"

-Tricia Levenseller, The Darkness Within Us (The Shadows Between Us, #2)

Cover of Sometimes, All I Need Is Me by Juliana Perdomo

24. Sometimes, All I Need Is Me

By: Juliana Perdomo

4.12

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Gentle themes of resiliency, mindfulness, and self-care are brought home in this sweet and soulful … read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of My Friend Earth by Patricia MacLachlan

25. My Friend Earth

By: Patricia MacLachlan

4.27

Format: 44 pages, Hardcover

Celebrate Earth Day with this valentine to our wonderful planet from the Newbery Award–winning auth… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • young adult
Cover of Rot, the Bravest in the World! by Ben Clanton

26. Rot, the Bravest in the World!

By: Ben Clanton

3.75

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Rot faces a scary, squirmy new challenge and finds what makes him feel brave in this sweet and slim… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • family
Cover of Seven Special Somethings: A Nowruz Story by Adib Khorram

27. Seven Special Somethings: A Nowruz Story

By: Adib Khorram

4.19

Format: 32 pages, Kindle Edition

A picture book celebrating Persian New Year by award-winning author Adib Khorram Kian can't wait… read more

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  • childrens
  • holiday
  • picture books
  • food
  • family
Cover of Becoming Vanessa by Vanessa Brantley-Newton

28. Becoming Vanessa

By: Vanessa Brantley-Newton

4.06

Format: 40 pages, Library Binding

For readers of Alma and How She Got Her Name and The King of Kindegarten, this story will help kids… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • family
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29. Home in a Lunchbox

By: Cherry Mo

4.62

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Cherry Mo's stunning debut is about a young girl who immigrates to America and finds home in an une… read more

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  • childrens
  • picture books
  • food
  • family
  • asian literature
Cover of The Shadow in the Moon: A Tale of the Mid-Autumn Festival by Christina Matula

30. The Shadow in the Moon: A Tale of the Mid-Autumn Festival

By: Christina Matula

3.91

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

A unique blend of traditional folklore and contemporary customs brings the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festi… read more

Similar categories in Christina Matula's The Shadow in the Moon: A Tale of the Mid-Autumn Festival book and Christina Matula's The Shadow in the Moon: A Tale of the Mid-Autumn Festival

  • asian literature
  • childrens
  • holiday
  • picture books
  • young adult
  • food
  • folklore
  • family
  • folk tales
  • china
Cover of Uprooted: A Memoir About What Happens When Your Family Moves Back by Ruth Chan

31. Uprooted: A Memoir About What Happens When Your Family Moves Back

By: Ruth Chan

4.44

Format: 288 pages, Paperback

Perfect for fans of New Kid and A First Time for Everything, a joyful and tearful debut middle grad… read more

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  • family

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