# Books like Extra Yarn

**10** books similar to *Extra Yarn* by Mac Barnett (Children's · 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

- [Sam & Dave Dig a Hole](https://readinglist.school/book/sam-dave-dig-a-hole) by Mac Barnett _(Grades K–3)_ — Is by Mac Barnett, the same author, overlapping grades (K–3), and the same era (2010s).
- [John's Turn](https://readinglist.school/book/johns-turn) by Mac Barnett _(Grades K–4)_ — Is by Mac Barnett, the same author and overlapping grades (K–4).
- [At Night](https://readinglist.school/book/at-night) by Jonathan Bean _(Grades K–5)_ — Both on the Boston Globe–Horn Book Award list, same genre (Children's), and overlapping grades (K–5).
- [Building Our House](https://readinglist.school/book/building-our-house) by Jonathan Bean _(Grades K–5)_ — Both on the Boston Globe–Horn Book Award list, same genre (Children's), and overlapping grades (K–5).
- [Dog and Bear: Two Friends, Three Stories](https://readinglist.school/book/dog-and-bear-two-friends-three-stories) by Laura Vaccaro Seeger _(Grades K–5)_ — Both on the Boston Globe–Horn Book Award list, same genre (Children's), and overlapping grades (K–5).
- [Freedom Over Me](https://readinglist.school/book/freedom-over-me-eleven-slaves-their-lives-and-dreams-brought-to-life) by Ashley Bryan _(Grades K–5)_ — Both on the Boston Globe–Horn Book Award list, same genre (Children's), and overlapping grades (K–5).
- [I Know Here](https://readinglist.school/book/i-know-here) by Laurel Croza _(Grades K–5)_ — Both on the Boston Globe–Horn Book Award list, same genre (Children's), and overlapping grades (K–5).
- [Jazz Day](https://readinglist.school/book/jazz-day-the-making-of-a-famous-photograph) by Roxane Orgill _(Grades K–5)_ — Both on the Boston Globe–Horn Book Award list, same genre (Children's), and overlapping grades (K–5).
- [Mr Gumpy's Outing](https://readinglist.school/book/mr-gumpys-outing) by John Burningham _(Grades K–5)_ — Both on the Boston Globe–Horn Book Award list, same genre (Children's), and overlapping grades (K–5).
- [Mr Tiger Goes Wild](https://readinglist.school/book/mr-tiger-goes-wild) by Peter Brown _(Grades K–5)_ — Both on the Boston Globe–Horn Book Award list, same genre (Children's), and overlapping grades (K–5).

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