# Books like Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse

**10** books similar to *Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse* by Kevin Henkes (Realistic Fiction · grades K–3), matched on shared themes, 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:** teachers, schools, mice, ficción juvenil
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## Similar books

- [Julius, the Baby of the World](https://readinglist.school/book/julius-the-baby-of-the-world) by Kevin Henkes _(Grades K–3)_ — Is by Kevin Henkes, the same author, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (K–3).
- [Miss Nelson Has a Field Day](https://readinglist.school/book/miss-nelson-has-a-field-day) by Harry Allard _(Grades K–3)_ — Shares themes of teachers and schools, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (K–3).
- [Miss Nelson Is Back](https://readinglist.school/book/miss-nelson-is-back) by Harry Allard _(Grades K–3)_ — Shares themes of teachers and schools, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (K–3).
- [Substitute Teacher Plans](https://readinglist.school/book/substitute-teacher-plans) by Johnson, Doug _(Grades K–3)_ — Shares themes of teachers and schools and overlapping grades (K–3).
- [Livingstone Mouse](https://readinglist.school/book/livingstone-mouse) by Pamela Duncan Edwards _(Grades K–3)_ — Shares themes of mice, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (K–3).
- [Martha Speaks](https://readinglist.school/book/martha-speaks) by Susan Meddaugh _(Grades K–3)_ — Shares themes of ficción juvenil, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (K–3).
- [Kitten's First Full Moon](https://readinglist.school/book/kittens-first-full-moon) by Kevin Henkes _(Grades K–2)_ — Is by Kevin Henkes, the same author and overlapping grades (K–2).
- [Mr. Tanen's Ties](https://readinglist.school/book/mr-tanens-ties) by Maryann Cocca-Leffler _(Grades K–3)_ — Shares themes of schools, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (K–3).
- [Never Spit on Your Shoes](https://readinglist.school/book/never-spit-on-your-shoes) by Denys Cazet _(Grades K–3)_ — Shares themes of schools, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (K–3).
- [Rotten Teeth](https://readinglist.school/book/rotten-teeth) by Laura Simms _(Grades K–3)_ — Shares themes of schools, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (K–3).

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