# Books like The Shadow of Beauty

**10** books similar to *The Shadow of Beauty* by S. Talmond Brown (Art · 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

- [Fables](https://readinglist.school/book/fables) by Arnold Lobel _(Grades K–3)_ — Both on the Caldecott Medal list, overlapping grades (K–3), and the same era (1980s).
- [Hey, Al](https://readinglist.school/book/hey-al) by Arthur Yorinks _(Grades K–3)_ — Both on the Caldecott Medal list, overlapping grades (K–3), and the same era (1980s).
- [Jumanji](https://readinglist.school/book/jumanji) by Chris Van Allsburg _(Grades K–3)_ — Both on the Caldecott Medal list, overlapping grades (K–3), and the same era (1980s).
- [Lon Po Po](https://readinglist.school/book/lon-po-po) by Ed Young _(Grades K–3)_ — Both on the Caldecott Medal list, overlapping grades (K–3), and the same era (1980s).
- [Owl Moon](https://readinglist.school/book/owl-moon) by Jane Yolen _(Grades K–3)_ — Both on the Caldecott Medal list, overlapping grades (K–3), and the same era (1980s).
- [Song and Dance Man](https://readinglist.school/book/song-and-dance-man) by Karen Ackerman _(Grades K–3)_ — Both on the Caldecott Medal list, overlapping grades (K–3), and the same era (1980s).
- [The Glorious Flight](https://readinglist.school/book/the-glorious-flight) by Alice Provensen _(Grades K–3)_ — Both on the Caldecott Medal list, overlapping grades (K–3), and the same era (1980s).
- [The Polar Express](https://readinglist.school/book/the-polar-express) by Chris Van Allsburg _(Grades K–3)_ — Both on the Caldecott Medal list, overlapping grades (K–3), and the same era (1980s).
- [A Ball for Daisy](https://readinglist.school/book/a-ball-for-daisy) by Chris Raschka _(Grades K–2)_ — Both on the Caldecott Medal list and overlapping grades (K–2).
- [A Sick Day for Amos McGee](https://readinglist.school/book/a-sick-day-for-amos-mcgee) by Philip C. Stead _(Grades K–3)_ — Both on the Caldecott Medal list and overlapping grades (K–3).

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