# Books like Tops and Bottoms

**10** books similar to *Tops and Bottoms* by Janet Stevens (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

- [The Great Fuzz Frenzy](https://readinglist.school/book/the-great-fuzz-frenzy) by Janet Stevens _(Grades K–3)_ — Is by Janet Stevens, the same author and overlapping grades (K–3).
- [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).
- [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).
- [Drive-By](https://readinglist.school/book/drive-by) by Lynne Ewing _(Grades 3–8)_ — Same genre (Realistic Fiction), overlapping grades (3–8), and the same era (1990s).
- [Lawn Boy](https://readinglist.school/book/lawn-boy) by Gary Paulsen _(Grades 2–8)_ — Same genre (Realistic Fiction), overlapping grades (2–8), and the same era (1990s).
- [Loch](https://readinglist.school/book/loch) by Paul Zindel _(Grades 3–8)_ — Same genre (Realistic Fiction), overlapping grades (3–8), and the same era (1990s).
- [Martha Speaks](https://readinglist.school/book/martha-speaks) by Susan Meddaugh _(Grades K–3)_ — Same genre (Realistic Fiction), overlapping grades (K–3), and the same era (1990s).
- [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).
- [Secrets of the Mummies](https://readinglist.school/book/secrets-of-the-mummies) by Shelley Tanaka _(Grades 3–5)_ — Same genre (Realistic Fiction), overlapping grades (3–5), and the same era (1990s).
- [Sharing Susan](https://readinglist.school/book/sharing-susan) by Eve Bunting _(Grades 2–8)_ — Same genre (Realistic Fiction), overlapping grades (2–8), and the same era (1990s).

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