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Top 5 Must-Read Historical Fiction Picture Books

Historical fiction picture books take us back in time, combining captivating storytelling with beautiful illustrations. Whether you have a young reader eager to explore the past or simply enjoy immersing yourself in tales from different eras, these top five historical fiction picture books are sure to captivate readers of all ages.

1. "The Invention of Hugo Cabret" by Brian Selznick:
This award-winning book seamlessly blends pictures and text, transporting readers to 1930s Paris. Follow the journey of Hugo Cabret, a young orphan living in a train station, as he unravels a mystery involving old cinema and the forgotten past. Selznick's exquisite illustrations bring the story to life, making it a visual masterpiece.

2. "Henry's Freedom Box" by Ellen Levine:
Based on a true story, "Henry's Freedom Box" tells the tale of Henry "Box" Brown, a slave who mailed himself to freedom. Through stunning illustrations, readers accompany Henry on his harrowing journey from Virginia to Philadelphia in the mid-1800s. Levine's powerful storytelling and Kadir Nelson's evocative artwork make this book a must-read for everyone.

3. "Finding Winnie: The True Story of the World's Most Famous Bear" by Lindsay Mattick:
Discover the heartwarming true story behind everyone's favorite bear, Winnie the Pooh. "Finding Winnie" transports readers to the early 1900s, following the adventures of a young veterinarian named Harry Colebourn and his beloved bear, Winnie. This charmingly illustrated book by Sophie Blackall appeals to both young and old alike.

4. "The Journey" by Francesca Sanna:
In this emotionally powerful book, Francesca Sanna explores the experiences of refugees. "The Journey" tells the story of one family's escape from a war-torn country, beautifully capturing their hopes, fears, and dreams through poignant illustrations. This gripping tale is suitable for children and adults seeking a deeper understanding of the hardships faced by refugees.

5. "The Little House" by Virginia Lee Burton:
Transport yourself to a simpler time with "The Little House." This classic picture book, published in 1942, tells the story of a cozy house in the countryside that gradually finds itself surrounded by a bustling city. Virginia Lee Burton's timeless illustrations mirror the changing landscape, depicting the contrasts between progress and nostalgia.

Where to Find More Historical Fiction Picture Books:

If you're eager to discover more captivating historical fiction picture books, here are some reliable websites to find recommendations and reviews:

- Goodreads.com: This popular book recommendation platform features lists curated by fellow readers, offering a wide range of suggestions for historical fiction picture books suitable for all ages.

- BookPage.com: With its dedicated children's section, BookPage provides reviews, author interviews, and articles specifically focusing on children's literature, including historical fiction picture books.

- Reading.org: The International Literacy Association's website offers valuable resources for educators and parents, including book lists categorized by genre and age group. Their recommendations cover a broad range of historical picture books.

In conclusion, historical fiction picture books offer both education and entertainment, making them perfect for young readers and history enthusiasts alike. Dive into these captivating tales, rich with history, and let your imagination soar.
War of the Republic Fiction
War of the Republic

In turbulent times, can one achieve anything in life? In this noisy century, how can one survive? A legendary tale of a descendant of the Zhu family, a hymn of an era. Join the official group of the Republic of China to compete for power: when the Qing Dynasty lost its deer, the whole world chased after it; thank you for the rain drenching my clothes at night!

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A galloping horse rules the world. Fiction
A galloping horse rules the world.

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The Concubine's Scheme Fiction
The Concubine's Scheme

In the blink of an eye, the protagonist, a student at Beijing Film Academy, travels through time. Surprisingly, the souls of both the modern and ancient worlds belong to one person. Is it an unexpected twist in their previous life's mission, or a fated opportunity? What harm is there in traversing through ancient times?

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The King of Xining in the Great Tang Dynasty. Fiction
The King of Xining in the Great Tang Dynasty.

The decline of imperial power, eunuchs exerting strong control, Regional forces in disarray, party strife in full swing. Carving up, scrutinizing, coveting like eagles and tigers, The Tang Dynasty fading as the rivers flow. Training a new army, establishing factories, reforming governance, Promoting agriculture and sericulture, I rise in the north. The Uighur Khanate already rotten to the core, let's push it further into demise; A great hero emerges from the Khitan tribe? Yelü Abaoji's grandfather? Tell him that now it's Da Tang, not Da Liao! Tibet

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The Rebirth of a Veteran in the War of Resistance. Fiction
The Rebirth of a Veteran in the War of Resistance.

Through 14 years of arduous resistance against the invaders, we fought from Northeast China to the Central Plains. Despite the enemy constantly changing their commanders, our soldiers remain as sharp as a hot knife through butter! Soldiers fear no sacrifice, and the spirit of the military will endure forever! (I've set up a group, feel free to join if you're

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The Legend of Seeking Qin: The Return of the Dragon to Qin Fiction
The Legend of Seeking Qin: The Return of the Dragon to Qin

In the xx year, another unexpected discovery was made in Emperor Qin Shi Huang's underground mausoleum. In addition to the surging treasures, a mysterious flying saucer and a high-tech pistol were unearthed. Buried underground for over two thousand years, the Chinese Academy of Sciences attaches great importance to this and conducts secret research. They seek the assistance of the young and legendary figure, Long Tianyu, in the experiment. However, during the process, strange phenomena occur and Long Tianyu is seemingly transported back to the Qin Dynasty by the mysterious aircraft, experiencing a life in a different time and space, amidst the Chu-Han contention and the allure of various beauties. Excitement, shock, thrills, uniqueness, and love are all part of this story. An end to one life is also the beginning of another. This online novel follows the formula of a popular genre, allowing anyone to imagine themselves as the protagonist indulging in the classics of famous authors, as long as

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Strong soldiers/army Fiction
Strong soldiers/army

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Howling in the Warring States Fiction
Howling in the Warring States

It was the summer of the twenty-third year of the astronomical calendar. Oda Nobunaga had just launched a surprise attack on the Okehazama, while Taiyuan Setsuzai was regrouping at the Junfu Inn. The fierce battle at Yan Island in the western region was still brewing. Saiga Mamoru, the most beautiful woman in the world, was remarrying in the Mino Gyokuchou Castle, and her new husband was unexpectedly... Sasa Narimasa! The most despicable male protagonist in history, with a lonely destiny, will he be the world's only savior or will he completely... sink into the abyss? The Warring States period had already been in chaos for a hundred years. Rewarded chapters and extra updates for every K recommendation ticket!

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The Most Awesome Prince Consort in History Fiction
The Most Awesome Prince Consort in History

and he accidentally became involved in the fate of the Song Dynasty.

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The Royal Family of Great Jin Fiction
The Royal Family of Great Jin

In the second year of the Great Jin Dynasty, Prince Dai, who had just recovered from a serious illness, arrived in Chang'an City. He flipped through history books and finally came to a conclusion: this was a dynasty unfamiliar to him, but possibly a dynasty he was familiar with. With the emperor's order to conquer Goguryeo, Baekje, and Korea, and the construction of the Grand Canal, as well as a series of national policies to pacify the south, he seemed to grasp something... an alternative history! Please don't take it as fact, thank you all! Regular group.

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The Drunken Dragon Painting of the Three Kingdoms. Fiction
The Drunken Dragon Painting of the Three Kingdoms.

Zhao Yu, a special forces soldier, accidentally gets involved in the late Eastern Han Dynasty, donning armor and riding into battle. He forms righteous bonds with brave warriors, recruits talented individuals, and marries a beautiful woman. He kills Dong Zhuo, defeats Lu Bu, eliminates Gongsun, annihilates Yuan Shu, and destroys Yuan Shao, standing strong against the three warlords. He pacifies foreign lands, slaughters Japanese pirates, and showcases the might of the Han Dynasty in a decisive battle. He embarks on campaigns in the north and south, achieving remarkable military feats. Mounting the White Tiger Cavalry, his men tread the misty mountains; his subordinates in the Black Tortoise Hall assassinate enemy leaders; and his strategist in the Azure Dragon Chamber outwits Kunlun. Accompanied by a woman adorned with the Vermilion Bird tassels, his life is fulfilled.

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Exotic Vanguard Fiction
Exotic Vanguard

The mighty warriors of the Infinite Clan descended upon a parallel dimension, striking fear into the hearts of their enemies even without their powers. Join the army and become a fearless warrior defending our homeland! Mozi Qi, with his gun in hand, wrote a legendary chapter in the modern military history of China. The hot blood of men flows freely, and the tenderness of ironclad souls reveals itself after lights out. The Chinese Reaper Society will make sure that anyone with ill intentions towards China knows that those who dare to provoke us will be crushed, no matter how far. Eliminating internal threats, repelling strong enemies, with a gun in hand, the reaper comes to this world.

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Ming tycoon Fiction
Ming tycoon

In the second year of Jingtai, the kind-hearted Zhu Qizhen anxiously looked towards the Southern Palace, while Zhu Qiyu sat proudly in the Hall of Heavenly Purity. The once stunning Empress Qian had now become a feeble old woman, and the beloved Wan Zhen'er, who once received the Emperor's favor in all six palaces, was now thin and weak. This year marked the second year after the disastrous defeat of the Ming Dynasty. It was during this time that the battle to defend the capital had just been won, and the bloodstains left by the eunuch Wang Zhen had not yet dried. Yang, a talented scholar from the Ministry of Rites, returned to the capital with great courage, and the mighty Shao Bao began to display his power on the frontier. This was an age marked by recent chaos, but also a time filled with opportunities. It was at this moment that a man from another era journeyed through time and space, with a gust of wind disturbing the calm river. The drizzle in Shuntian Prefecture wet the tips of the girls' shoes, and the gentle sound of the bell from the office of the Grand Music Bureau swayed in the air. The scholars on the willow-lined river bank sang loudly, but who was it that plucked the pipa and made the banana leaves turn red?

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Reborn in 1902. Fiction
Reborn in 1902.

Shanghai Bund - Battle Among Dragons and Snakes! In this turbulent era, society is akin to the rivers and lakes, where the weak are prey to the strong. Whether referred to as society by scholars, or the rivers and lakes by warriors, what is the difference? Survival of the fittest, only continual growth can lead to success. In 1902, a new soul is reborn. Is it an envoy of the goddess of hate, a judge appointed by the heavens, or a flash of lightning that shatters the darkness? Eliminating evil and promoting good, killing fiercely at every turn. For Ah Fa, rebirth is both fortune and redemption. Even if this road to redemption is paved with blood, even if the ultimate goal is the fate of the nation and the people, he must press forward courageously. Only by trampling on evil and carving out a bloody path can he achieve this one and only form of redemption, as well as fulfill the promise of a bright future in his dreams. Redemption through Blood.

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Conquering States with the City Fiction
Conquering States with the City

While playing a web-based strategy game, Zhao Wuming suddenly found himself transported to another world. As the youngest and most despised son of the Zhao King, he watched from the sidelines as his brothers fought for the throne. Silent and determined, he developed his city and recruited renowned ministers and warriors from history. In the vast northern lands, he forged his own empire.

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The Hilarious Soldier King Fiction
The Hilarious Soldier King

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The Emperor's Younger Uncle during the end of the Han Dynasty. Fiction
The Emperor's Younger Uncle during the end of the Han Dynasty.

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Otaku Fiction
Otaku

Reborn, she, who graduated with a major in architecture in her past life, may not become a legitimate noble woman, but in this ancient era with only shabby thatched houses, she should still be considered half a technical genius. Wherever she goes, she can display her skills. Who would have expected that in the Great Rong Dynasty, everyone relies on the I Ching for divination, predicting fortunes before leaving the house, and casting a hexagram upon entering. Her father is the grand national teacher who directly controls the fate of the dynasty. Compared to her amazingly talented younger sisters, she is even more useless than a waste. Who cares if she can build tall buildings? Just as she was about to become a freeloader at home, she suddenly heard, "Two hundred taels of silver, who will build a magnificent mansion with me?" This is what they call, gold never rusts.

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Beautiful scenery of the country Fiction
Beautiful scenery of the country

In the seventh year of the Sui Dynasty, it seemed to be a prosperous year. Emperor Yang of Sui set out to conquer Liaodong, aspiring to become an eternal emperor. Li Yuan, unknown and diligent, was overseeing provisions on the frontline in Liaodong. Zhilang Wang Bo was singing "The Long Spear Invades Half the Sky, The Round Blade Shines in the Sun" on Changbai Mountain. In the blink of an eye, war flames ignited. Li Shimin was full of confidence, Li Mi hung a book on the horn of a bull, and Zhang Xuduo was about to engage in countless battles on the yellow sand. Li Xuanba, Yuwen Chengdu, Qin Qiong, Yu Chigong, and Cheng Yaojin, these heroes also made their appearance. The picturesque landscape, the rivers and mountains stretching for thousands of miles; the stunning beauty of the country could intoxicate the world, with a dance that would move heaven and earth. Traveling through time and space, in this magnificent era, starting from the common people, practicing martial arts in Shaolin, gathering allies in Wagang, overlooking the world! There is already a completed novel with nearly two million words, guaranteed quality. This book is largely based on meticulous research, striving to be different from other Sui and Tang Dynasty works, presenting a unique and detailed era.

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Move an American to the Northern Song Dynasty. Fiction
Move an American to the Northern Song Dynasty.

Li Yibai was reborn in the Northern Song Dynasty with a time and space transportation system. He transported ancient calligraphy, paintings, and ceramics to the modern society and sold them. He brought back silver, mobile phones, computers, cars, sanatoriums, bars, and more from the modern society to the Northern Song Dynasty. He lived a modern life in ancient times and changed the

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