# Books like The Babe and I

**10** books similar to *The Babe and I* by David A. Adler (Realistic Fiction · grades 3–5), 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

- [The Tale of Despereaux](https://readinglist.school/book/the-tale-of-despereaux) by Kate DiCamillo _(670L · Grades 3–6)_ — Both on the Kentucky Bluegrass Award list (+1 more shared list), overlapping grades (3–6), and the same era (2000s).
- [Allergic](https://readinglist.school/book/allergic) by Megan Wagner Lloyd _(Grades 4–6)_ — Both on the Kentucky Bluegrass Award list (+1 more shared list) and overlapping grades (4–6).
- [Max and the Midknights](https://readinglist.school/book/max-and-the-midknights) by Lincoln Peirce _(Grades 3–6)_ — Both on the Kentucky Bluegrass Award list (+1 more shared list) and overlapping grades (3–6).
- [Wonder](https://readinglist.school/book/wonder) by R.J. Palacio _(790L · Grades 3–7)_ — Both on the California Young Reader Medal list (+2 more shared lists) and overlapping grades (3–7).
- [Front Desk](https://readinglist.school/book/front-desk) by Kelly Yang _(640L · Grades 3–7)_ — Both on the Rhode Island Children's Book Award list, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (3–7).
- [Invisible Isabel](https://readinglist.school/book/invisible-isabel) by Sally J. Pla _(Grades 3–6)_ — Both on the Rhode Island Children's Book Award list, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (3–6).
- [Magnolia Wu Unfolds It All](https://readinglist.school/book/magnolia-wu-unfolds-it-all) by Chanel Miller _(Grades 3–6)_ — Both on the Rhode Island Children's Book Award list, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (3–6).
- [Pie in the Sky](https://readinglist.school/book/pie-in-the-sky) by Remy Lai _(Grades 3–6)_ — Both on the Rhode Island Children's Book Award list, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (3–6).
- [The Boy at the Back of the Class](https://readinglist.school/book/the-boy-at-the-back-of-the-class) by Onjali Q. Raúf _(Grades 3–6)_ — Both on the Rhode Island Children's Book Award list, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (3–6).
- [The Strange Case of Origami Yoda](https://readinglist.school/book/the-strange-case-of-origami-yoda) by Tom Angleberger _(Grades 4–6)_ — Both on the Rhode Island Children's Book Award list, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (4–6).

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