# Books like The Sign Painter

**10** books similar to *The Sign Painter* by Allen Say (Realistic Fiction · grades 2–3), 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

- [Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa](https://readinglist.school/book/cowgirl-kate-and-cocoa) by Erica Silverman _(Grades 2–3)_ — Both on the Common Core State Standards (ELA) list, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (2–3).
- [Grandfather's Journey](https://readinglist.school/book/grandfathers-journey) by Allen Say _(Grades K–5)_ — Is by Allen Say, the same author and overlapping grades (K–5).
- [Poppleton in Winter](https://readinglist.school/book/poppleton-in-winter) by Cynthia Rylant _(Grades 2–3)_ — Both on the Common Core State Standards (ELA) list, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (2–3).
- [Albert](https://readinglist.school/book/albert) by Donna Jo Napoli _(Grades 3–5)_ — Same genre (Realistic Fiction), overlapping grades (3–5), and the same era (2000s).
- [Alligator Sue](https://readinglist.school/book/alligator-sue) by Sharon Arms Doucet _(Grades 3–5)_ — Same genre (Realistic Fiction), overlapping grades (3–5), and the same era (2000s).
- [Amos & Boris](https://readinglist.school/book/amos-boris) by William Steig _(Grades 2–3)_ — Both on the Common Core State Standards (ELA) list, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (2–3).
- [Avalon High](https://readinglist.school/book/avalon-high) by Meg Cabot _(Grades 3–5)_ — Same genre (Realistic Fiction), overlapping grades (3–5), and the same era (2000s).
- [Call Me Hope](https://readinglist.school/book/call-me-hope) by Gretchen Olson _(Grades 3–5)_ — Same genre (Realistic Fiction), overlapping grades (3–5), and the same era (2000s).
- [Dragon Rider](https://readinglist.school/book/dragon-rider) by Cornelia Funke _(Grades 3–8)_ — Same genre (Realistic Fiction), overlapping grades (3–8), and the same era (2000s).
- [Henry's Freedom Box](https://readinglist.school/book/henrys-freedom-box) by Ellen Levine _(Grades 3–6)_ — Same genre (Realistic Fiction), overlapping grades (3–6), and the same era (2000s).

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