19 must-read childrens books like The Fisherman and His Wife by Rachel Isadora

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The Fisherman and His Wife

By: Rachel Isadora

3.80

Format: 242 pages, Hardcover

Caldecott Honor-winning artist Rachel Isadora brings another fabulous fairy tale to brilliant life …

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1. Lon Po Po: A Red-Riding Hood Story from China

By: Ed Young

4.06

Format: 32 pages, Paperback

Long, long ago a good woman lived contentedly with her three daughters—Shang, tao, and Paotze—in th… read more

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  • fairy tales
  • cultural
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • folklore
  • fiction
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2. My Busy Green Garden (Tilbury House Nature Book)

By: Carol Schwartz , Terry Pierce

3.96

Format: 36 pages, Hardcover

CCBC Choice Book 2018 : The Annual Best of the Year List of the Cooperative Children's Book Center … read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
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3. The Polar Express

By: Chris Van Allsburg

4.32

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

“Seeing is believing, but sometimes the most real things in the world are the things we can't see.”… read more

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  • classics
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
"The bell still rings for all who truly believe"

-Chris Van Allsburg, The Polar Express

"Seeing is believing, but sometimes the most real things in the world are the things we can't see."

-Chris Van Allsburg, The Polar Express

"At one time, most of my friends could hear the bell, but as years passed, it fell silent for all of them. Even Sarah found one Christmas that she could no longer hear its sweet sound. Though I've gro…"

-Chris Van Allsburg, The Polar Express

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4. The Night Before Christmas

By: Clement Clarke Moore , Jan Brett

4.39

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

This poem first appeared in a newspaper in Troy, New York, USA, on December 23, 1823, as "A Visit F… read more

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  • classics
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
"Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse."

-Clement Clarke Moore, The Night Before Christmas

"Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse; The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be t…"

-Clement Clarke Moore, The Night Before Christmas

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5. Goldy Luck and the Three Pandas

By: Natasha Yim , Grace Zong

3.81

Format: 4 pages, Hardcover

In this Chinese American retelling of "Goldilocks and the Three Bears," a careless Goldy Luck wreak… read more

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  • fairy tales
  • cultural
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • fiction

6. The Persian Cinderella

By: Shirley Climo , Robert Florczak

3.98

Format: 269 pages, Paperback

"A luminescent interpretation. Meticulously researched illustrations faithfully depict the ornate b… read more

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  • fairy tales
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • folklore
  • fiction
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7. The Lottery

By: Shirley Jackson

4.05

Format: 30 pages, Paperback

In a small American town, the local residents are abuzz with excitement and nervousness when they w… read more

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  • classics
  • fiction
"It's not the way it used to be... people ain't the way they used to be."

-Shirley Jackson, The Lottery

"It isn't fair, it isn't right," Mrs. Hutchinson screamed, and then they were upon her."

-Shirley Jackson, The Lottery

"The morning of June 27th was clear and sunny, with the fresh warmth of a full-summer day; the flowers were blossoming profusely and the grass was richly green."

-Shirley Jackson, The Lottery

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8. The Fisherman and His Wife

By: Rachel Isadora

3.80

Format: 242 pages, Hardcover

Caldecott Honor-winning artist Rachel Isadora brings another fabulous fairy tale to brilliant life … read more

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  • fairy tales
  • cultural
  • classics
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • folklore
  • fiction
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9. Dragons Love Tacos

By: Adam Rubin , Daniel Salmieri

4.19

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

This scrumptious New York Times bestseller has a whole lot of kick!Dragons love tacos. They love ch… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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10. Owls in the Family

By: Farley Mowat , Robert Frankenberg

4.00

Format: 10 pages, Paperback

Farley Mowat's funniest book tells the adventures of Wol and Weeps, two owls from Saskatchewan who … read more

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  • classics
  • childrens
  • fiction

11. Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters: An African Tale

By: John Steptoe

4.03

Format: 208 pages, Hardcover

A Caldecott Honor and Reading Rainbow book, this memorable retelling of Cinderella is perfect for i… read more

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12. The Three Little Javelinas

By: Susan Lowell , Jim Harris

3.81

Format: 234 pages, Hardcover

Everyone knows the story of the three little pigs, but now you're going to meet the three little ja… read more

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13. The Greatest Gift (Heartwood Hotel, #2)

By: Kallie George , Stephanie Graegin

3.48

Format: 241 pages, Hardcover

Mona the mouse has finally found a place to call home, the cozy Heartwood Hotel, where she works as… read more

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14. Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?

By: Eric Carle , Bill Martin Jr.

4.11

Format: None pages,

Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? is a children's picture book published in 1967. Written an… read more

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15. The Three Little Wolves and the Big Bad Pig

By: Helen Oxenbury , Eugene Trivizas , Ευγένιος Τριβιζάς

3.29

Format: None pages, Paperback

When it comes time for the three little wolves to go out into the world and build themselves a hous… read more

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16. Daniel Finds a Poem

By: Micha Archer

3.97

Format: 649 pages, Hardcover

What is poetry? Is it glistening morning dew? Spider thinks so. Is it crisp leaves crunching? That'… read more

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17. The Veldt

By: Ray Bradbury , Gary Kelley

5.00

Format: 32 pages,

The advanced technology of a house first pleases then increasingly terrifies its occupants. read more

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18. Founding Mothers: Remembering the Ladies

By: Cokie Roberts , Diane Goode

4.14

Format: 200 pages, Hardcover

Fans of number one New York Times bestselling author and celebrated journalist Cokie Roberts will l… read more

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19. People

By: Peter Spier

3.65

Format: 192 pages, Paperback

With updated statistics and current geographical information, People by Peter Spier, first publishe… read more

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20. The Landlady

By: Roald Dahl

4.00

Format: 279 pages,

The Landlady is a brilliant gem of a short story from Roald Dahl, the master of the sting in the ta… read more

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21. The Honest Truth

By: Dan Gemeinhart

5.00

Format: 298 pages, Hardcover

In all the ways that matter, Mark is a normal kid. He's got a dog named Beau and a best friend, Jes… read more

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22. Linked

By: Gordon Korman

4.18

Format: 256 pages, Hardcover

Link, Michael, and Dana live in a quiet town. But it's woken up very quickly when someone sneaks in… read more

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  • childrens
  • fiction
"A paper chain can be done when it hits a certain number of links. But tolerance is a project you always have to keep working at."

-Gordon Korman, Linked

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23. The Queen of Kindergarten

By: Derrick Barnes

4.24

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

A confident little Black girl has a fantastic first day of school in this companion to the New York… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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24. Other Words for Home

By: Jasmine Warga

4.42

Format: 352 pages, Kindle Edition

I am learning how to be sad and happy at the same time. Jude never thought she’d be leaving h… read more

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  • cultural
  • childrens
  • fiction
"Americans are obsessed with murder"

-Jasmine Warga, Other Words for Home

"You will belong here. . .You will make anywhere beautiful."

-Jasmine Warga, Other Words for Home

"It seems like the kind of place where dreams could grow and live."

-Jasmine Warga, Other Words for Home

"Mama hugs me and I hold her back. Sometimes all you can do is hold on."

-Jasmine Warga, Other Words for Home

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25. Fighting Words

By: Kimberly Brubaker Bradley

4.64

Format: 272 pages, Hardcover

Ten-year-old Della has always had her older sister, Suki: When their mom went to prison, Della had … read more

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  • childrens
  • fiction
"Broken bones take a long time to heal. Why shouldn't brains?"

-Kimberly Brubaker Bradley, Fighting Words

"Sometimes you've got a story you need to find the courage to tell."

-Kimberly Brubaker Bradley, Fighting Words

"This is to remind me of the best day of my life." She looks down at me. For a wonder, she smiles back. "When was that?" she asks. "Tomorrow," I say."

-Kimberly Brubaker Bradley, Fighting Words

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26. Starfish

By: Lisa Fipps

4.46

Format: 256 pages, Hardcover

Ellie is tired of being fat-shamed and does something about it in this debut novel-in-verse. Eve… read more

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  • childrens
  • fiction
"I'm a starfish, taking p all the room I want."

-Lisa Fipps, Starfish

"I'm a starfish, taking up all the room I want."

-Lisa Fipps, Starfish

"DNA doesn't make you family. Love does. Actions do."

-Lisa Fipps, Starfish

"No matter what others say or do, embrace what makes you, you."

-Lisa Fipps, Starfish

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27. Song for a Whale

By: Lynne Kelly

4.23

Format: 303 pages, Hardcover

The story of a deaf girl's connection to a whale whose song can't be heard by his species, and the … read more

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  • childrens
  • fiction
"A sound can move anything if it's strong enough."

-Lynne Kelly, Song for a Whale

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28. The Bridge Home

By: Padma Venkatraman

4.27

Format: 208 pages, Hardcover

When Viji and her sister, Rukku, whose developmental disability makes her overly trusting and vulne… read more

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  • childrens
  • fiction
"If I wanted a better future, I needed to change the life we had .Now."

-Padma Venkatraman, The Bridge Home

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29. The Remember Balloons

By: Jessie Oliveros

4.72

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

James’s Grandpa has the best balloons because he has the best memories. He has balloons showing Dad… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of Playing the Cards You're Dealt (Scholastic Gold) by Varian Johnson

30. Playing the Cards You're Dealt (Scholastic Gold)

By: Varian Johnson

4.24

Format: 320 pages, Hardcover

Literary powerhouse and Coretta Scott King Honor- and Boston Globe / Horn Book Honor-winning author… read more

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  • childrens
  • fiction
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31. Kindness is my Superpower: A children's Book About Empathy, Kindness and Compassion (My Superpower Books 1)

By: Alicia Ortego

4.49

Format: 18 pages, Kindle Edition

Teach your children the power of Kindness, one of the most important skills a child can learn. Are… read more

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  • cultural
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction

19 best-selling fiction books like The Fisherman and His Wife by Rachel Isadora

Transform Your Habits

Lon Po Po: A Red-Riding Hood Story from China

Ed Young

4.06

Transform Your Habits

The Polar Express

Chris Van Allsburg

4.32

Transform Your Habits

The Night Before Christmas

Clement Clarke Moore , Jan Brett

4.39

Transform Your Habits

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Natasha Yim , Grace Zong

3.81

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4.00

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Usborne Greek Myths For Young Children

Heather Amery

4.17

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The Year of the Baby (Anna Wang, #2)

Patrice Barton , Andrea Cheng

4.07

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Lois Lowry , Middy Thomas

3.99

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