# Books like The Polar Express

**10** books similar to *The Polar Express* by Chris Van Allsburg (Juvenile Fiction · 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

- [Jumanji](https://readinglist.school/book/jumanji) by Chris Van Allsburg _(Grades K–3)_ — Is by Chris Van Allsburg, the same author, both on the Caldecott Medal list, and same genre (Juvenile Fiction).
- [Fables](https://readinglist.school/book/fables) by Arnold Lobel _(Grades K–3)_ — Both on the Caldecott Medal list, same genre (Juvenile Fiction), and overlapping grades (K–3).
- [Lon Po Po](https://readinglist.school/book/lon-po-po) by Ed Young _(Grades K–3)_ — Both on the Caldecott Medal list, same genre (Juvenile Fiction), and overlapping grades (K–3).
- [Owl Moon](https://readinglist.school/book/owl-moon) by Jane Yolen _(Grades K–3)_ — Both on the Caldecott Medal list, same genre (Juvenile Fiction), and overlapping grades (K–3).
- [Song and Dance Man](https://readinglist.school/book/song-and-dance-man) by Karen Ackerman _(Grades K–3)_ — Both on the Caldecott Medal list, same genre (Juvenile Fiction), and overlapping grades (K–3).
- [The Stranger](https://readinglist.school/book/the-stranger) by Chris Van Allsburg _(Grades 3–5)_ — Is by Chris Van Allsburg, the same author, overlapping grades (3–5), and the same era (1980s).
- [A Story, a Story](https://readinglist.school/book/a-story-a-story) by Gail E. Haley _(Grades K–3)_ — Both on the Caldecott Medal list, same genre (Juvenile Fiction), and overlapping grades (K–3).
- [A Tree Is Nice](https://readinglist.school/book/a-tree-is-nice) by Janice May Udry _(Grades K–3)_ — Both on the Caldecott Medal list, same genre (Juvenile Fiction), and overlapping grades (K–3).
- [Big Snow and Other Stories](https://readinglist.school/book/the-big-snow) by Hader, Berta and Elmer _(Grades K–3)_ — Both on the Caldecott Medal list, same genre (Juvenile Fiction), and overlapping grades (K–3).
- [Black and White](https://readinglist.school/book/black-and-white) by David Macaulay _(Grades K–3)_ — Both on the Caldecott Medal list, same genre (Juvenile Fiction), and overlapping grades (K–3).

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