# Books like If I Built a School

**10** books similar to *If I Built a School* by Chris Van Dusen (Realistic Fiction · grades K–3), 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

- [If I Built a Car](https://readinglist.school/book/if-i-built-a-car) by Chris Van Dusen _(Grades K–3)_ — Is by Chris Van Dusen, the same author, both on the Nebraska Golden Sower Award list, and same genre (Realistic Fiction).
- [The Day the Crayons Quit](https://readinglist.school/book/the-day-the-crayons-quit) by Drew Daywalt _(Grades K–3)_ — Both on the Nebraska Golden Sower Award list (+1 more shared list), overlapping grades (K–3), and the same era (2010s).
- [A Dog Called Kitty](https://readinglist.school/book/a-dog-called-kitty) by Wallace, Bill _(Grades 3–5)_ — Both on the Nebraska Golden Sower Award list (+1 more shared list), same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (3–5).
- [Gaston](https://readinglist.school/book/gaston) by Kelly DiPucchio _(Grades K–3)_ — Both on the Nebraska Golden Sower Award list, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (K–3).
- [Madeline Finn and the Library Dog](https://readinglist.school/book/madeline-finn-and-the-library-dog) by Lisa Papp _(Grades K–2)_ — Both on the Nebraska Golden Sower Award list, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (K–2).
- [We Forgot Brock!](https://readinglist.school/book/we-forgot-brock) by Carter Goodrich _(Grades K–3)_ — Both on the Nebraska Golden Sower Award list, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (K–3).
- [Bedhead](https://readinglist.school/book/bedhead) by Margie Palatini _(Grades K–3)_ — Both on the Nebraska Golden Sower Award list, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (K–3).
- [Chez Bob](https://readinglist.school/book/chez-bob) by Bob Shea _(Grades K–2)_ — Both on the Nebraska Golden Sower Award list, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (K–2).
- [Don’t Touch My Room](https://readinglist.school/book/dont-touch-my-room) by Patricia Lakin _(Grades K–3)_ — Both on the Nebraska Golden Sower Award list, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (K–3).
- [Martha Speaks](https://readinglist.school/book/martha-speaks) by Susan Meddaugh _(Grades K–3)_ — Both on the Nebraska Golden Sower Award list, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (K–3).

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