# Books like Each Kindness

**10** books similar to *Each Kindness* by Jacqueline Woodson (Realistic Fiction · grades 3–8), 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.

**Themes:** schools, kindness, friendship, bullying in schools
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## Similar books

- [Brown Girl Dreaming](https://readinglist.school/book/brown-girl-dreaming) by Jacqueline Woodson _(990L · Grades 5–8)_ — Is by Jacqueline Woodson, the same author, overlapping grades (5–8), and the same era (2010s).
- [Wonder](https://readinglist.school/book/wonder) by R.J. Palacio _(790L · Grades 3–7)_ — Shares themes of kindness and friendship, both on the California Young Reader Medal list, and overlapping grades (3–7).
- [Before the Ever After](https://readinglist.school/book/before-the-ever-after) by Jacqueline Woodson _(Grades 5–8)_ — Is by Jacqueline Woodson, the same author and overlapping grades (5–8).
- [Eight Keys](https://readinglist.school/book/eight-keys) by Suzanne M. LaFleur _(Grades 4–6)_ — Shares themes of schools and friendship, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (4–6).
- [The Perfect Score](https://readinglist.school/book/the-perfect-score) by Rob Buyea _(Grades 3–8)_ — Shares themes of schools, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (3–8).
- [Mr. Lincoln's Way](https://readinglist.school/book/mr-lincolns-way) by Patricia Polacco _(Grades 3–8)_ — Shares themes of schools, both on the California Young Reader Medal list, and same genre (Realistic Fiction).
- [Shiloh Season](https://readinglist.school/book/shiloh-season) by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor _(Grades 3–6)_ — Shares themes of kindness, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (3–6).
- [The Wild Robot](https://readinglist.school/book/the-wild-robot) by Peter Brown _(740L · Grades 4–6)_ — Shares themes of kindness and overlapping grades (4–6).
- [Wishtree](https://readinglist.school/book/wishtree) by Katherine Applegate _(590L · Grades 3–6)_ — Shares themes of kindness and overlapping grades (3–6).
- [Fourth Grade Rats](https://readinglist.school/book/fourth-grade-rats) by Jerry Spinelli _(Grades 4–6)_ — Shares themes of schools and friendship, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (4–6).

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