# Books like Big

**10** books similar to *Big* by Vashti Harrison (Picture Book · grades K–5), matched on shared themes, shared award lists, genre, and reading level. Every pick is grade-appropriate (a reading-level match, not just a topical one) and links to where it is assigned in US schools.

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## Similar books

- [Radiant Child](https://readinglist.school/book/radiant-child) by Javaka Steptoe _(Grades 2–5)_ — Both on the Caldecott Medal list (+1 more shared list), same genre (Picture Book), and overlapping grades (2–5).
- [Beautiful Blackbird](https://readinglist.school/book/beautiful-blackbird) by Ashley Bryan _(Grades K–5)_ — Both on the Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award list, same genre (Picture Book), and overlapping grades (K–5).
- [Hot Dog](https://readinglist.school/book/hot-dog) by Doug Salati _(Grades K–2)_ — Both on the Caldecott Medal list, same genre (Picture Book), and overlapping grades (K–2).
- [Me & Mama](https://readinglist.school/book/me-and-mama) by Cozbi A. Cabrera _(Grades K–5)_ — Both on the Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award list, same genre (Picture Book), and overlapping grades (K–5).
- [There Was a Party for Langston](https://readinglist.school/book/there-was-a-party-for-langston) by Jason Reynolds _(Grades K–5)_ — Both on the Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award list, same genre (Picture Book), and overlapping grades (K–5).
- [This Is Not My Hat](https://readinglist.school/book/this-is-not-my-hat) by Jon Klassen _(Grades K–3)_ — Both on the Caldecott Medal list, same genre (Picture Book), and overlapping grades (K–3).
- [Victory. Stand!](https://readinglist.school/book/victory-stand-raising-my-fist-for-justice) by Tommie Smith _(Grades K–5)_ — Both on the Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award list, same genre (Picture Book), and overlapping grades (K–5).
- [Watercress](https://readinglist.school/book/watercress) by Andrea Wang _(Grades K–4)_ — Both on the Caldecott Medal list, same genre (Picture Book), and overlapping grades (K–4).
- [We Are Water Protectors](https://readinglist.school/book/we-are-water-protectors) by Carole Lindstrom _(Grades K–4)_ — Both on the Caldecott Medal list, same genre (Picture Book), and overlapping grades (K–4).
- [A Ball for Daisy](https://readinglist.school/book/a-ball-for-daisy) by Chris Raschka _(Grades K–2)_ — Both on the Caldecott Medal list, same genre (Picture Book), and overlapping grades (K–2).

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