# Books like Stellaluna

**10** books similar to *Stellaluna* by Janell Cannon (Adventure · 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.

**Themes:** owls, aves, bats, birds
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## Similar books

- [Rescue Josh McGuire](https://readinglist.school/book/rescue-josh-mcguire) by Ben Mikaelsen _(Grades 3–5)_ — Both on the California Young Reader Medal list, same genre (Adventure), and overlapping grades (3–5).
- [Riding Freedom](https://readinglist.school/book/riding-freedom) by Pam Muñoz Ryan _(Grades 3–8)_ — Both on the California Young Reader Medal list, same genre (Adventure), and overlapping grades (3–8).
- [Verdi](https://readinglist.school/book/verdi) by Janell Cannon _(Grades 3–5)_ — Is by Janell Cannon, the same author, overlapping grades (3–5), and the same era (1990s).
- [Mr. Lincoln's Way](https://readinglist.school/book/mr-lincolns-way) by Patricia Polacco _(Grades 3–8)_ — Shares themes of birds, both on the California Young Reader Medal list, and overlapping grades (3–8).
- [Sheep](https://readinglist.school/book/sheep) by Valerie Hobbs _(Grades 3–6)_ — Both on the California Young Reader Medal list, same genre (Adventure), and overlapping grades (3–6).
- [Crash](https://readinglist.school/book/crash) by Jerry Spinelli _(Grades 3–8)_ — Same genre (Adventure), overlapping grades (3–8), and the same era (1990s).
- [Flight #116 Is Down!](https://readinglist.school/book/flight-116-is-down) by Caroline B. Cooney _(Grades 3–8)_ — Same genre (Adventure), overlapping grades (3–8), and the same era (1990s).
- [Jaguar](https://readinglist.school/book/jaguar) by Roland Smith _(Grades 3–5)_ — Same genre (Adventure), overlapping grades (3–5), and the same era (1990s).
- [Smoky Night](https://readinglist.school/book/smoky-night) by Eve Bunting _(Grades 1–4)_ — Same genre (Adventure), overlapping grades (1–4), and the same era (1990s).
- [The Grand Escape](https://readinglist.school/book/the-grand-escape) by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor _(Grades 3–5)_ — Same genre (Adventure), overlapping grades (3–5), and the same era (1990s).

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