# 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).
- [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).
- [Togo](https://readinglist.school/book/togo) by Robert J. Blake _(Grades 2–8)_ — Both on the Nebraska Golden Sower Award list (+1 more shared list), same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (2–8).
- [El Chupacabras](https://readinglist.school/book/el-chupacabras) by Adam Rubin _(Grades 3–6)_ — Both on the Texas Bluebonnet Award list, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (3–6).
- [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).
- [Ghost Fever/Mal de Fantasma](https://readinglist.school/book/ghost-fever-mal-de-fantasma) by Joe Hayes _(Grades 3–6)_ — Both on the Texas Bluebonnet Award list, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (3–6).
- [Help Me, Mr. Mutt!](https://readinglist.school/book/help-me-mr-mutt) by Susan Stevens Crummel _(Grades 3–6)_ — Both on the Texas Bluebonnet Award list, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (3–6).
- [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).
- [Maxi’s Secrets: (Or, What You Can Learn from a Dog)](https://readinglist.school/book/maxis-secrets) by Lynn Plourde _(Grades 3–5)_ — Both on the Nebraska Golden Sower Award list, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (3–5).
- [Postcards from Camp](https://readinglist.school/book/postcards-from-camp) by Simms Taback _(Grades 3–6)_ — Both on the Texas Bluebonnet Award list, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (3–6).

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