Books like Ploof

If you liked Ploof, read Narwhal: Unicorn of the Sea, Chez Bob, or Find Fergus — the closest matches in our database, matched on shared award lists and reading level.

Looking for books like Ploof by Ben Clanton (Realistic Fiction · grades K–0)? The 10 titles below are the closest matches in the ReadingList database — each scored on shared themes, shared award lists, genre, and reading level, and each linked to the curricula, states, and grades where it’s assigned, with primary sources.

These are reading-level matches, not just topical ones — so the picks stay grade-appropriate for a grades K–0 reader. See how we judge text difficulty on our methodology page.

10 books similar to Ploof

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Narwhal: Unicorn of the Seagrades K–3
Is by Ben Clanton, the same author, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (K–3). Amazon → books like this →
Chez Bobgrades K–2
Both on the Kentucky Bluegrass Award list, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (K–2). Amazon → books like this →
Find Fergusgrades K–0
Both on the Kentucky Bluegrass Award list, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (K–0). Amazon → books like this →
I'm Terrified of Bath Timegrades K–0
Both on the Kentucky Bluegrass Award list, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (K–0). Amazon → books like this →
Sheepishgrades K–0
Both on the Kentucky Bluegrass Award list, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (K–0). Amazon → books like this →
Basketgrades K–3
Both on the Kentucky Bluegrass Award list, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (K–3). Amazon → books like this →
Chalkgrades K–2
Both on the Kentucky Bluegrass Award list, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (K–2). Amazon → books like this →
Cookiesaurus Rexgrades K–0
Both on the Kentucky Bluegrass Award list, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (K–0). Amazon → books like this →
Dogkugrades K–2
Both on the Kentucky Bluegrass Award list, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (K–2). Amazon → books like this →
Don't Need Friendsgrades K–2
Both on the Kentucky Bluegrass Award list, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (K–2). Amazon → books like this →

Books like Ploof for younger readers (K–2)

Closest matches whose grade range overlaps K–2— same scoring, different audience.

  • Hair Love by Matthew A. Cherry · grades K–0 — Both on the Kentucky Bluegrass Award list, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (K–0).
  • Hoodwinked by Arthur Howard · grades K–2 — Both on the Kentucky Bluegrass Award list, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (K–2).
  • Hooway for Wodney Wat by Helen Lester · grades K–3 — Both on the Kentucky Bluegrass Award list, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (K–3).
  • Hungry Hen by Richard Waring · grades K–2 — Both on the Kentucky Bluegrass Award list, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (K–2).
  • I Ain't Gonna Paint No More by Karen Beaumont · grades K–2 — Both on the Kentucky Bluegrass Award list, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (K–2).

Books like Ploof for elementary readers (grades 3–5)

Closest matches whose grade range overlaps 3–5— same scoring, different audience.

  • Black Brother, Black Brother by Jewell Parker Rhodes · grades 5–8 — Both on the Kentucky Bluegrass Award list, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and the same era (2020s).
  • Albert by Donna Jo Napoli · grades 3–5 — Both on the Kentucky Bluegrass Award list and same genre (Realistic Fiction).
  • Avalon High by Meg Cabot · grades 3–5 — Both on the Kentucky Bluegrass Award list and same genre (Realistic Fiction).
  • Bob and Jack: A Boy and His Yak by Jeffrey Moss · grades 4–8 — Both on the Kentucky Bluegrass Award list and same genre (Realistic Fiction).
  • Call Me Hope by Gretchen Olson · grades 3–5 — Both on the Kentucky Bluegrass Award list and same genre (Realistic Fiction).

Books like Ploof for middle school (grades 6–8)

Closest matches whose grade range overlaps 6–8— same scoring, different audience.

  • Black Brother, Black Brother by Jewell Parker Rhodes · grades 5–8 — Both on the Kentucky Bluegrass Award list, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and the same era (2020s).
  • Bob and Jack: A Boy and His Yak by Jeffrey Moss · grades 4–8 — Both on the Kentucky Bluegrass Award list and same genre (Realistic Fiction).
  • Christopher Changes His Name by Itah Sadu · grades 4–8 — Both on the Kentucky Bluegrass Award list and same genre (Realistic Fiction).
  • Ghost by Jason Reynolds · 730L — Both on the Kentucky Bluegrass Award list and same genre (Realistic Fiction).
  • Rules by Cynthia Lord · grades 4–7 — Both on the Kentucky Bluegrass Award list and same genre (Realistic Fiction).

Books like Ploof for high school & teens (grades 9–12)

Closest matches whose grade range overlaps 9–12— same scoring, different audience.

  • Five Survive by Holly Jackson · grades 9–12 — Both on the Kentucky Bluegrass Award list, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and the same era (2020s).
  • I Must Betray You by Ruta Sepetys · grades 9–12 — Both on the Kentucky Bluegrass Award list, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and the same era (2020s).
  • Faking Normal by Courtney C. Stevens · grades 9–12 — Both on the Kentucky Bluegrass Award list and same genre (Realistic Fiction).
  • I am the Weapon by Allen Zadoff · grades 9–12 — Both on the Kentucky Bluegrass Award list and same genre (Realistic Fiction).
  • I Hunt Killers by Barry Lyga · grades 9–12 — Both on the Kentucky Bluegrass Award list and same genre (Realistic Fiction).

Common questions

What books are similar to Ploof?
The 10 closest matches to Ploof by Ben Clanton on ReadingList include Narwhal: Unicorn of the Sea, Chez Bob, Find Fergus, I'm Terrified of Bath Time, and Sheepish. Each is scored on shared themes, shared award lists, genre, and reading level (grades K–0), and links to the curricula, states, and grades where it is assigned in US schools, with primary sources.
Are books like Ploof reading-level appropriate?
Yes — every match is a reading-level match, not just a topical one, scored on Lexile and grade band (grades K–0), so the picks stay grade-appropriate. See how ReadingList judges text difficulty on the /standard methodology page.
How does ReadingList choose similar books?
Matches are ranked by shared themes, shared award and reading-program lists (two books picked for the same state award were chosen by the same committees for the same readers), same genre, comparable Lexile and grade band, and publication decade — computed from cited public curriculum data, not editorial opinion or AI-generated summaries.

Book data last updated 2026-09-05. Matches are computed from each book’s cited attributes — see the methodology.

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