12 Top realistic fiction books like The World Belonged to Us by Jacqueline Woodson

Cover of The World Belonged to Us by Jacqueline Woodson

The World Belonged to Us

By: Jacqueline Woodson

4.47

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Two children's book superstars join forces to celebrate the joy and freedom of summer in the city, …

If you liked the realistic fiction plot in The World Belonged to Us by Jacqueline Woodson , here is a list of 12 books like this:

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

Similar categories in Vashti Harrison's Big book and Jacqueline Woodson's The World Belonged to Us

  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • african american
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2. 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

Similar categories in Doug Salati's Hot Dog book and Jacqueline Woodson's The World Belonged to Us

  • poetry
  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • fiction
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3. 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

Similar categories in Michaela Goade's Berry Song book and Jacqueline Woodson's The World Belonged to Us

  • cultural
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of There Was a Party for Langston by Jason Reynolds

4. There Was a Party for Langston

By: Jason Reynolds

4.48

Format: 56 pages, ebook

New York Times bestselling and award-winning author Jason Reynolds’s debut picture book is a snappy… read more

Similar categories in Jason Reynolds's There Was a Party for Langston book and Jacqueline Woodson's The World Belonged to Us

  • poetry
  • african american
  • picture books
  • childrens
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5. 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 Jacqueline Woodson's The World Belonged to Us

  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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6. Luli and the Language of Tea

By: Andrea Wang

4.45

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Though they may speak different languages, kids from all over the world come together to enjoy the … read more

Similar categories in Andrea Wang's Luli and the Language of Tea book and Jacqueline Woodson's The World Belonged to Us

  • cultural
  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • fiction
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7. 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

Similar categories in Kwame Alexander's An American Story (Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award Winner) book and Jacqueline Woodson's The World Belonged to Us

  • poetry
  • african american
  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of The World Belonged to Us by Jacqueline Woodson

8. The World Belonged to Us

By: Jacqueline Woodson

4.47

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Two children's book superstars join forces to celebrate the joy and freedom of summer in the city, … read more

Similar categories in Jacqueline Woodson's The World Belonged to Us book and Jacqueline Woodson's The World Belonged to Us

  • new york
  • poetry
  • cultural
  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • historical fiction
  • african american
  • plays
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9. Farmhouse

By: Sophie Blackall

4.53

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

Two-time Caldecott Medalist Sophie Blackall invites readers to peek through windows that shine like… read more

Similar categories in Sophie Blackall's Farmhouse book and Jacqueline Woodson's The World Belonged to Us

  • poetry
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • historical fiction
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10. Lizzy and the Cloud

By: Terry Fan

4.40

Format: 56 pages, Hardcover

The tale of a young girl who cares for her pet cloud as it grows. It’s a little out of fashion t… read more

Similar categories in Terry Fan's Lizzy and the Cloud book and Jacqueline Woodson's The World Belonged to Us

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of Powwow Day by Traci Sorell

11. Powwow Day

By: Traci Sorell

4.28

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Eight-year-old River is recovering from illness and can't dance at the powwow this year. Will she e… read more

Similar categories in Traci Sorell's Powwow Day book and Jacqueline Woodson's The World Belonged to Us

  • cultural
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of Abdul's Story by Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow

12. Abdul's Story

By: Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow

4.41

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

A 2022 New York Public Library Best Book for Kids! A little boy who loves storytelling but strug… read more

Similar categories in Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow's Abdul's Story book and Jacqueline Woodson's The World Belonged to Us

  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • african american
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13. Gibberish

By: Young Vo

4.40

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

It's Dat's first day of school in a new country! Dat and his Mah made a long journey to get here, a… read more

Similar categories in Young Vo's Gibberish book and Jacqueline Woodson's The World Belonged to Us

  • cultural
  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • fiction
Cover of Endlessly Ever After: Pick Your Path to Countless Fairy Tale Endings! by Laurel Snyder

14. 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

Similar categories in Laurel Snyder's Endlessly Ever After: Pick Your Path to Countless Fairy Tale Endings! book and Jacqueline Woodson's The World Belonged to Us

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of Out of a Jar by Deborah Marcero

15. Out of a Jar

By: Deborah Marcero

4.41

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

This highly anticipated follow-up to the critically acclaimed and bestselling picture book In a Jar… read more

Similar categories in Deborah Marcero's Out of a Jar book and Jacqueline Woodson's The World Belonged to Us

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of John's Turn by Mac Barnett

16. John's Turn

By: Mac Barnett

4.13

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

E. B. White Read-Aloud winner Mac Barnett celebrates individuality in a story told with tenderness … read more

Similar categories in Mac Barnett's John's Turn book and Jacqueline Woodson's The World Belonged to Us

  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of Nigel and the Moon by Antwan Eady

17. Nigel and the Moon

By: Antwan Eady

4.31

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

From debut author Antwan Eady and artist Gracey Zhang comes a glowing tale about the young dreaming… read more

Similar categories in Antwan Eady's Nigel and the Moon book and Jacqueline Woodson's The World Belonged to Us

  • cultural
  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • african american
Cover of Blue: A History of the Color as Deep as the Sea and as Wide as the Sky by Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond

18. Blue: A History of the Color as Deep as the Sea and as Wide as the Sky

By: Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond

4.42

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Discover a world of creativity and tradition in this fascinating picture book that explores the his… read more

Similar categories in Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond's Blue: A History of the Color as Deep as the Sea and as Wide as the Sky book and Jacqueline Woodson's The World Belonged to Us

  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of The Blur by Minh Lê

19. The Blur

By: Minh Lê

4.31

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Meet a child with superhero-like abilities . . . and the parents who are racing to keep up with her… read more

Similar categories in Minh Lê's The Blur book and Jacqueline Woodson's The World Belonged to Us

  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of Choosing Brave: How Mamie Till-Mobley and Emmett Till Sparked the Civil Rights Movement (Caldecott Honor Book) by Angela Joy

20. Choosing Brave: How Mamie Till-Mobley and Emmett Till Sparked the Civil Rights Movement (Caldecott Honor Book)

By: Angela Joy

4.66

Format: 64 pages, Hardcover

A picture book biography of the mother of Emmett Till, and how she channeled grief over her son's d… read more

Similar categories in Angela Joy's Choosing Brave: How Mamie Till-Mobley and Emmett Till Sparked the Civil Rights Movement (Caldecott Honor Book) book and Jacqueline Woodson's The World Belonged to Us

  • african american
  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of We Are Here (An All Because You Matter Book) by Tami Charles

21. We Are Here (An All Because You Matter Book)

By: Tami Charles

4.24

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

An empowering follow-up to New York Times bestselling picture book All Because You Matter that cele… read more

Similar categories in Tami Charles's We Are Here (An All Because You Matter Book) book and Jacqueline Woodson's The World Belonged to Us

  • poetry
  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • african american

15 Best fiction books like The World Belonged to Us by Jacqueline Woodson

Transform Your Habits

Big

Vashti Harrison

4.66

Transform Your Habits

Hot Dog

Doug Salati

4.29

Transform Your Habits

Berry Song

Michaela Goade

4.43

Transform Your Habits

Every Dog in the Neighborhood

Philip C. Stead

4.36

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18 Best fiction books like Luli and the Language of Tea by Andrea Wang

Transform Your Habits

Big

Vashti Harrison

4.66

Transform Your Habits

Hot Dog

Doug Salati

4.29

Transform Your Habits

Knight Owl (The Knight Owl Series, 1)

Christopher Denise

4.51

Transform Your Habits

Berry Song

Michaela Goade

4.43

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