25 must-read picture books books like The Big Umbrella by Amy June Bates, Juniper Bates

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The Big Umbrella

By: Amy June Bates , Juniper Bates

3.59

Format: 251 pages, Hardcover

In the tradition of Alison McGhee's Someday, beloved illustrator Amy June Bates makes her authorial…

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1. Last Stop on Market Street

By: Matt de la Peña , Christian Robinson

4.30

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

"Sometimes when you're surrounded by dirt, CJ, you're a better witness for what's beautiful." CJ… read more

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  • cultural
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • storytime
"He wondered how his nana always found beautiful where he never even thought to look."

-Matt de la Peña, Last Stop on Market Street

"Sometimes when you're surrounded by dirt...you're a better witness for what's beautiful."

-Matt de la Peña, Last Stop on Market Street

"Nana, how come we don't got a car?' 'Boy, what do we need a car for? We got a bus that breathes fire, and old Mr. Daniels, who always has a trick for you."

-Matt de la Peña, Last Stop on Market Street

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2. Be Kind (Be Kind, 1)

By: Pat Zietlow Miller , Jen Hill

4.47

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

A picture book about the power of kindness. When Tanisha spills grape juice all over her new dre… read more

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  • storytime
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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3. The Name Jar

By: Yangsook Choi

4.14

Format: None pages,

The new kid in school needs a new name! Or does she? Being the new kid in school is hard enough, bu… read more

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  • cultural
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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4. Life on Mars

By: Jon Agee

3.23

Format: 403 pages, Hardcover

In this sneaky, silly picture book for fans of Oliver Jeffers and Jon Klassen, an intrepid but not … read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • storytime
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5. Space Dog

By: Mini Grey

4.75

Format: 144 pages, Hardcover

Meet Space Dog, Astrocat, and Mousetronaut in this hilarious adventure about teamwork and unexpecte… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
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6. The Big Umbrella

By: Amy June Bates , Juniper Bates

3.59

Format: 251 pages, Hardcover

In the tradition of Alison McGhee's Someday, beloved illustrator Amy June Bates makes her authorial… read more

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  • cultural
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • social justice
  • fiction
  • kids
  • storytime

7. Thank You, Mr. Falker

By: Patricia Polacco

4.27

Format: 217 pages,

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8. The Invisible Boy

By: Patrice Barton , Trudy Ludwig

3.88

Format: 588 pages, Hardcover

Meet Brian, the invisible boy. Nobody ever seems to notice him or think to include him in their gro… read more

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9. Too Much Glue

By: Jason Lefebvre , Zac Retz

3.75

Format: 288 pages, Hardcover

Winner of:PAL Award Although Matty's art teacher has warned him that too much glue never dries, Mat… read more

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10. Triangle

By: Mac Barnett , Jon Klassen

4.40

Format: None pages, Hardcover

Multi-award-winning, New York Times best-selling duo Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen conspire again on … read more

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11. Stick and Stone

By: Tom Lichtenheld , Beth Ferry

3.45

Format: None pages, Hardcover

When Stick rescues Stone from a prickly situation with a Pinecone, the pair becomes fast friends. B… read more

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12. Strictly No Elephants

By: Lisa Mantchev , Taeeun Yoo

4.67

Format: None pages, Hardcover

When the local Pet Club won't admit a boy's tiny pet elephant, he finds a solution--one that involv… read more

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13. Hot Dog

By: Doug Salati

4.29

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

From a critically acclaimed creator comes this summery picture book featuring an overheated--and ov… read more

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  • storytime
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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14. 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

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  • storytime
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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15. Berry Song

By: Michaela Goade

4.43

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Caldecott Medalist Michaela Goade's first self-authored picture book is a celebration of the land s… read more

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  • cultural
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • storytime
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16. The Hike

By: Alison Farrell

4.08

Format: 56 pages, Hardcover

This book tells the story of three girls' friendship—and their tribulations and triumphs in the gre… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • storytime
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17. The Wall in the Middle of the Book

By: Jon Agee

4.23

Format: 42 pages, Hardcover

A foolish knight is certain that his side of the wall is the safe side in this meta picture book. … read more

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  • storytime
  • picture books
  • childrens
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18. We Don't Eat Our Classmates (Penelope Rex, #1)

By: Ryan T. Higgins

4.51

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Penelope the dinosaur starts school, but it’s hard to make friends when her classmates are so delic… read more

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  • childrens
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Cover of We Don't Lose Our Class Goldfish (Penelope Rex, #3) by Ryan T.  Higgins

19. We Don't Lose Our Class Goldfish (Penelope Rex, #3)

By: Ryan T. Higgins

4.30

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

Penelope Rex faces her biggest (and fishiest) fear in this companion to the #1 New York Times best-… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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20. Dreamers

By: Yuyi Morales

4.43

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Yuyi Morales tells her own immigration story in this picture-book tribute to the transformative pow… read more

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  • cultural
  • picture books
  • childrens
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21. The Rabbit Listened

By: Cori Doerrfeld

4.60

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

A universal, deeply moving exploration of grief and empathy With its spare, poignant text and ir… read more

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  • storytime
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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22. Circle (The Shapes Trilogy)

By: Mac Barnett

3.97

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen deliver the final tale about Triangle, Square, and Circle. This book… read more

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  • storytime
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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23. Square (The Shapes Trilogy)

By: Mac Barnett

4.14

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

This book is about Square. Square spends every day taking blocks from a pile below the ground to a … read more

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  • storytime
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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24. Woo Hoo! You're Doing Great!

By: Sandra Boynton

4.48

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

A New York Times bestseller! Beloved author Sandra Boynton—and a very exuberant chicken!—have an im… read more

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  • storytime
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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25. All Are Welcome

By: Alexandra Penfold

4.48

Format: 44 pages, Library Binding

A warm, welcoming picture book that celebrates diversity and gives encouragement and support to all… read more

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  • childrens
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  • social justice
  • fiction
  • storytime
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26. Wonder Walkers

By: Micha Archer

4.19

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Micha Archer's detailed collages give readers an outlook on the splendors of nature. When two cu… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
"Is rain the day's tears? Is the moon the world's night light? I wonder. Me too."

-Micha Archer, Wonder Walkers

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27. Outside In

By: Deborah Underwood

4.24

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Outside is waiting, the most patient playmate of all. The most generous friend. The most miraculous… read more

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  • storytime
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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28. Hair Love

By: Matthew A. Cherry

4.59

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

When mommy is away, it’s up to daddy to do his daughter’s hair in this ode to self-confidence and t… read more

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  • cultural
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • storytime
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29. I Am Human: A Book of Empathy (I Am Books)

By: Susan Verde

4.37

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

From the picture book dream team behind I Am Yoga and I Am Peace comes the third book in their well… read more

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  • storytime
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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30. I’m From

By: Gary R. Gray Jr.

4.16

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

A poetic, heartwarming ode to the small, defining moments of a boy’s life, by a brilliant new debut… read more

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  • cultural
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • storytime
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31. The Circles All Around Us

By: Brad Montague

4.04

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

The debut picture book from the creator of the viral sensation Kid President is a moving take on ho… read more

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21 Top fiction books like The Big Umbrella by Amy June Bates, Juniper Bates

Transform Your Habits

Last Stop on Market Street

Matt de la Peña , Christian Robinson

4.30

Transform Your Habits

Be Kind (Be Kind, 1)

Pat Zietlow Miller , Jen Hill

4.47

Transform Your Habits

The Name Jar

Yangsook Choi

4.14

Transform Your Habits

The Big Umbrella

Amy June Bates , Juniper Bates

3.59

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18 Best fiction books like Knight Owl (The Knight Owl Series, 1) by Christopher Denise

Transform Your Habits

Big

Vashti Harrison

4.66

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Hot Dog

Doug Salati

4.29

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Knight Owl (The Knight Owl Series, 1)

Christopher Denise

4.51

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Berry Song

Michaela Goade

4.43

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