# Books like Yoshi, Sea Turtle Genius

**10** books similar to *Yoshi, Sea Turtle Genius* by Lynne Cox (Children's Nonfiction Picture Book · grades 2–5), 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.

**Themes:** animals, ocean, true story, perseverance
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## Similar books

- [A Journey Under the Sea](https://readinglist.school/book/a-journey-under-the-sea) by Craig Foster _(Grades 2–5)_ — Shares themes of ocean, both on the Garden State Children's Book Award list, and overlapping grades (2–5).
- [Rascal](https://readinglist.school/book/rascal) by Sterling North _(Grades 5–8)_ — Shares themes of animals and perseverance and overlapping grades (5–8).
- [Summer of the Monkeys](https://readinglist.school/book/summer-of-the-monkeys) by Wilson Rawls _(Grades 4–7)_ — Shares themes of animals and perseverance and overlapping grades (4–7).
- [Swim Team](https://readinglist.school/book/swim-team) by Johnnie Christmas _(Grades 3–7)_ — Shares themes of perseverance, both on the Garden State Children's Book Award list, and overlapping grades (3–7).
- [The One and Only Ruby](https://readinglist.school/book/the-one-and-only-ruby) by Katherine Applegate _(Grades 2–5)_ — Shares themes of animals, both on the Garden State Children's Book Award list, and overlapping grades (2–5).
- [The Trumpet of the Swan](https://readinglist.school/book/the-trumpet-of-the-swan) by E.B. White _(Grades 3–6)_ — Shares themes of animals and perseverance and overlapping grades (3–6).
- [Roller Girl](https://readinglist.school/book/roller-girl) by Victoria Jamieson _(440L · Grades 4–7)_ — Shares themes of perseverance, both on the Garden State Children's Book Award list, and overlapping grades (4–7).
- [Bea and the New Deal Horse](https://readinglist.school/book/bea-and-the-new-deal-horse) by L. M. Elliott _(Grades 3–5)_ — Shares themes of perseverance and overlapping grades (3–5).
- [Butt or Face?](https://readinglist.school/book/butt-or-face) by Kari Lavelle _(Grades K–2)_ — Shares themes of animals and overlapping grades (K–2).
- [Call Me Roberto!: Roberto Clemente Goes to Bat for Latinos](https://readinglist.school/book/call-me-roberto) by Nathalie Alonso _(Grades 2–5)_ — Shares themes of perseverance and overlapping grades (2–5).

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