Soaring '20s Picture Books (66 books)

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1	Seven Golden Rings: A Tale of Music and Math by Rajani LaRocca (Goodreads Author) 4.26 avg rating — 340 ratings score: 390, and 4 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
2	The Great Stink: How Joseph Bazalgette Solved London's Poop Pollution Problem by Colleen Paeff (Goodreads Author) 4.34 avg rating — 906 ratings score: 296, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
3	Wood, Wire, Wings: Emma Lilian Todd Invents an Airplane by Kirsten W. Larson (Goodreads Author) 4.30 avg rating — 304 ratings score: 291, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
4	Clarinet and Trumpet by Melanie Ellsworth (Goodreads Author) 3.94 avg rating — 205 ratings score: 289, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
5	Kid Coach by Rob Justus 4.09 avg rating — 102 ratings score: 287, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
6	Too Sticky!: Sensory Issues with Autism by Jen Malia (Goodreads Author) 4.09 avg rating — 258 ratings score: 286, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
7	How to Wear a Sari: A Hilarious and Charming Picture Book About Family Dress-Up for Children (Ages 4-7) by Darshana Khiani (Goodreads Author) 4.01 avg rating — 469 ratings score: 285, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
8	Wherever I Go by Mary Wagley Copp 4.38 avg rating — 200 ratings score: 284, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
9	Cow Boy Is Not a Cowboy by Gregory Barrington (Goodreads Author) 3.98 avg rating — 327 ratings score: 253, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
10	The Secret Code Inside You: All About Your DNA by Rajani LaRocca (Goodreads Author) 4.29 avg rating — 153 ratings score: 235, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
11	Soaked! by Abi Cushman (Goodreads Author) 3.96 avg rating — 828 ratings score: 187, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
12	Penguin Journey: A Picture Book by Angela Burke Kunkel (Goodreads Author) 4.08 avg rating — 125 ratings score: 183, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
13	The Voice That Won the Vote: How One Woman's Words Made History by Elisa Boxer (Goodreads Author) 4.30 avg rating — 241 ratings score: 181, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
14	The Blunders: A Counting Catastrophe! by Christina Soontornvat (Goodreads Author) 4.05 avg rating — 113 ratings score: 179, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
15	I'm Gonna Push Through! by Jasmyn Wright 3.77 avg rating — 201 ratings score: 176, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
16	The Electric Slide and Kai by Kelly J. Baptist 4.05 avg rating — 376 ratings score: 174, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
17	The Elephants' Guide to Hide-And-Seek by Kjersten Hayes 3.97 avg rating — 269 ratings score: 172, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
18	A Place Inside of Me: A Poem to Heal the Heart by Zetta Elliott (Goodreads Author) 4.39 avg rating — 1,173 ratings score: 170, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
18	No Fuzzball! by Isabella Kung (Goodreads Author) 4.35 avg rating — 723 ratings score: 170, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
20	Muslim Girls Rise: Inspirational Champions of Our Time by Saira Mir (Goodreads Author) 4.46 avg rating — 405 ratings score: 168, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
21	Clyde Likes to Slide by Keith Marantz 4.57 avg rating — 46 ratings score: 165, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
21	Beauty Woke: A Lyrical Picture Book About Boricua Pride and Self-Worth for Children (Ages 4-7) by NoNieqa Ramos (Goodreads Author) 4.10 avg rating — 364 ratings score: 165, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
21	Amah Faraway by Margaret Chiu Greanias (Goodreads Author) 4.29 avg rating — 419 ratings score: 165, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
24	Digging For Words: José Alberto Gutiérrez and the Library He Built by Angela Burke Kunkel (Goodreads Author) 4.46 avg rating — 1,000 ratings score: 160, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
25	Clyde Goes to School by Keith Marantz 4.45 avg rating — 47 ratings score: 153, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
26	Where Three Oceans Meet by Rajani LaRocca (Goodreads Author) 4.46 avg rating — 658 ratings score: 151, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
27	How Long Is Forever? by Kelly Carey (Goodreads Author) 4.46 avg rating — 94 ratings score: 149, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
27	I'll Go and Come Back by Rajani LaRocca (Goodreads Author) 4.47 avg rating — 416 ratings score: 149, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
29	I'm a Hare, So There!: A Hilarious Picture Book About Animal Mix-Ups for Children (Ages 4-7) by Julie Rowan-Zoch (Goodreads Author) 4.01 avg rating — 282 ratings score: 141, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
29	The Stars Beckoned: Edward White's Amazing Walk in Space by Candy Wellins (Goodreads Author) 4.10 avg rating — 127 ratings score: 141, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
31	Don't Hug Doug by Carrie Finison (Goodreads Author) 4.38 avg rating — 1,935 ratings score: 139, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
32	A True Wonder: The Comic Book Hero Who Changed Everything – The Female Superhero Created by Women Fighting for Gender Equality for Children (Ages 4-7) by Kirsten W. Larson (Goodreads Author) 4.24 avg rating — 234 ratings score: 137, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
33	Farmers Unite! Planting a Protest for Fair Prices by Lindsay H. Metcalf (Goodreads Author) 4.43 avg rating — 74 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
33	Beatrix Potter, Scientist by Lindsay H. Metcalf (Goodreads Author) 4.22 avg rating — 303 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
33	Animals Go Vroom! by Abi Cushman (Goodreads Author) 4.32 avg rating — 419 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
33	Let's Dance! by Valerie Bolling (Goodreads Author) 4.29 avg rating — 312 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
37	In My Mosque by M.O. Yuksel (Goodreads Author) 4.48 avg rating — 1,054 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
38	Maximillian Villainous by Margaret Chiu Greanias (Goodreads Author) 4.07 avg rating — 214 ratings score: 98, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
39	Chicken Little and the Big Bad Wolf by Sam Wedelich (Goodreads Author) 3.93 avg rating — 364 ratings score: 97, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
40	Hip, Hip...Beret! by Melanie Ellsworth (Goodreads Author) 4.22 avg rating — 65 ratings score: 96, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
41	More Than Sunny: A Picture Book by Shelley Johannes (Goodreads Author) 4.06 avg rating — 230 ratings score: 95, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
42	I Can Code: If/Then: A Simple STEM Introduction to Coding for Kids and Toddlers by Vicky Fang (Goodreads Author) 3.96 avg rating — 46 ratings score: 93, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
43	I Can Code: And/Or: A Simple STEM Introduction to Coding for Kids and Toddlers by Vicky Fang (Goodreads Author) 3.21 avg rating — 14 ratings score: 92, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
44	The Gravity Tree: The True Story of a Tree That Inspired the World: An Award-Winning Picture Book About Isaac Newton and Scientific Discovery for Kids (Ages 4-8) by Anna Crowley Redding (Goodreads Author) 4.23 avg rating — 164 ratings score: 91, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
45	Masala Chai, Fast and Slow by Rajani LaRocca (Goodreads Author) 4.28 avg rating — 310 ratings score: 87, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
46	Chowder Rules!: The True Story of an Epic Food Fight by Anna Crowley Redding (Goodreads Author) 4.35 avg rating — 54 ratings score: 86, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
47	Invent-a-Pet by Vicky Fang (Goodreads Author) 4.18 avg rating — 212 ratings score: 84, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
48	Dozens of Doughnuts by Carrie Finison (Goodreads Author) 4.39 avg rating — 1,018 ratings score: 83, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
49	Saturdays Are For Stella by Candy Wellins (Goodreads Author) 4.49 avg rating — 441 ratings score: 82, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
50	The Passover Guest by Susan Kusel (Goodreads Author) 4.08 avg rating — 377 ratings score: 81, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
50	Rescatando palabras (Digging for Words Spanish Edition): José Alberto Gutiérrez y la biblioteca que creó by Angela Burke Kunkel (Goodreads Author) 4.46 avg rating — 1,000 ratings score: 81, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
52	Bisa's Carnaval by Joana Pastro (Goodreads Author) 4.01 avg rating — 276 ratings score: 80, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
53	No Voice Too Small: Fourteen Young Americans Making History by Lindsay H. Metcalf (Goodreads Author) (Co-Editor) 4.49 avg rating — 292 ratings score: 79, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
54	Louis by Tom Lichtenheld (Goodreads Author) 4.09 avg rating — 603 ratings score: 77, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
55	Rescuing the Declaration of Independence: How We Almost Lost the Words That Built America by Anna Crowley Redding (Goodreads Author) 4.47 avg rating — 156 ratings score: 76, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
56	Stay, Baby! by Melanie Ellsworth (Goodreads Author) liked it 3.00 avg rating — 1 rating score: 75, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
57	Clyde Goes to School by Keith Marantz 4.45 avg rating — 47 ratings score: 73, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
58	Clyde Lied by Keith Marantz 4.04 avg rating — 24 ratings score: 72, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
59	The Ramble Shamble Children by Christina Soontornvat (Goodreads Author) 3.62 avg rating — 496 ratings score: 70, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
60	Simon at the Art Museum by Christina Soontornvat (Goodreads Author) 3.86 avg rating — 136 ratings score: 69, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
61	Chicken Little: The Real and Totally True Tale by Sam Wedelich (Goodreads Author) 4.11 avg rating — 480 ratings score: 68, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
62	Bracelets For Bina's Brothers by Rajani LaRocca (Goodreads Author) 4.09 avg rating — 442 ratings score: 66, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
63	Lillybelle, A Damsel Not in Distress by Joana Pastro (Goodreads Author) 4.20 avg rating — 171 ratings score: 64, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
64	I Am a Bird by Hope Lim (Goodreads Author) 4.01 avg rating — 277 ratings score: 58, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
65	Hair Story by NoNieqa Ramos (Goodreads Author) 4.23 avg rating — 268 ratings score: 54, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
66	Your Mama by NoNieqa Ramos (Goodreads Author) 4.31 avg rating — 600 ratings score: 53, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars