Books like Bink and Gollie: Two for One

If you liked Bink and Gollie: Two for One, read Bink & Gollie, Are You Ready to Play Outside?, or Charlie & Mouse Even Better — the closest matches in our database, matched on shared award lists and reading level.

Looking for books like Bink and Gollie: Two for One by Kate DiCamillo? The 10 titles below are the closest matches in the ReadingList database — each scored on shared themes, shared award lists, genre, and reading level, and each linked to the curricula, states, and grades where it’s assigned, with primary sources.

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10 books similar to Bink and Gollie: Two for One

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Bink & Golliegrades 2–8
Is by Kate DiCamillo, the same author, overlapping grades (2–8), and the same era (2010s). Amazon → books like this →
Are You Ready to Play Outside?grades K–2
Both on the Garden State Children's Book Award list (+1 more shared list), overlapping grades (K–2), and the same era (2010s). Amazon → books like this →
Charlie & Mouse Even Bettergrades K–2
Both on the Garden State Children's Book Award list (+1 more shared list), overlapping grades (K–2), and the same era (2010s). Amazon → books like this →
Don't Throw It to Mo!grades K–2
Both on the Garden State Children's Book Award list (+1 more shared list), overlapping grades (K–2), and the same era (2010s). Amazon → books like this →
Fox the Tigergrades K–2
Both on the Garden State Children's Book Award list (+1 more shared list), overlapping grades (K–2), and the same era (2010s). Amazon → books like this →
Mercy Watson to the Rescue450L
Is by Kate DiCamillo, the same author and overlapping grades (K–3). Amazon → books like this →
Benny and Penny in the Big No-No!grades K–2
Both on the Garden State Children's Book Award list (+1 more shared list) and overlapping grades (K–2). Amazon → books like this →
Fox Has a Problemgrades 2–5
Both on the Garden State Children's Book Award list (+1 more shared list) and overlapping grades (2–5). Amazon → books like this →
See the Cat: Three Stories About a Doggrades K–2
Both on the Garden State Children's Book Award list (+1 more shared list) and overlapping grades (K–2). Amazon → books like this →
There Is a Bird On Your Head! (An Elephant and Piggie Book)grades K–2
Both on the Garden State Children's Book Award list (+1 more shared list) and overlapping grades (K–2). Amazon → books like this →

Books like Bink and Gollie: Two for One for younger readers (K–2)

Closest matches whose grade range overlaps K–2— same scoring, different audience.

  • Balloons over Broadway by Melissa Sweet · grades 1–4 — Both on the Garden State Children's Book Award list, overlapping grades (1–4), and the same era (2010s).
  • Dog Man by Dav Pilkey · 390L — Both on the Garden State Children's Book Award list, overlapping grades (2–5), and the same era (2010s).
  • Henry and Mudge Ready-to-Read Value Pack #2 by Cynthia Rylant · grades K–2 — Both on the Theodor Seuss Geisel Award list, overlapping grades (K–2), and the same era (2010s).
  • Juana and Lucas by Juana Medina · grades K–3 — Both on the Garden State Children's Book Award list, overlapping grades (K–3), and the same era (2010s).
  • Stop! Bot! by James Yang · grades K–1 — Both on the Theodor Seuss Geisel Award list, overlapping grades (K–1), and the same era (2010s).

Books like Bink and Gollie: Two for One for elementary readers (grades 3–5)

Closest matches whose grade range overlaps 3–5— same scoring, different audience.

  • Flora and Ulysses by Kate DiCamillo · grades 4–7 — Is by Kate DiCamillo, the same author and both on the Garden State Children's Book Award list.
  • The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate DiCamillo · grades 3–6 — Is by Kate DiCamillo, the same author and both on the Garden State Children's Book Award list.
  • 11 Birthdays by Wendy Mass · grades 3–5 — Both on the Garden State Children's Book Award list and the same era (2010s).
  • Balloons over Broadway by Melissa Sweet · grades 1–4 — Both on the Garden State Children's Book Award list, overlapping grades (1–4), and the same era (2010s).
  • Big Nate: In a Class by Himself by Lincoln Peirce · 500L — Both on the Garden State Children's Book Award list and the same era (2010s).

Books like Bink and Gollie: Two for One for middle school (grades 6–8)

Closest matches whose grade range overlaps 6–8— same scoring, different audience.

  • Flora and Ulysses by Kate DiCamillo · grades 4–7 — Is by Kate DiCamillo, the same author and both on the Garden State Children's Book Award list.
  • The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate DiCamillo · grades 3–6 — Is by Kate DiCamillo, the same author and both on the Garden State Children's Book Award list.
  • Big Nate: In a Class by Himself by Lincoln Peirce · 500L — Both on the Garden State Children's Book Award list and the same era (2010s).
  • Chickadee by Louise Erdrich · grades 4–7 — Both on the Garden State Children's Book Award list and the same era (2010s).
  • Dash (Dogs of World War II) by Kirby Larson · grades 4–7 — Both on the Garden State Children's Book Award list and the same era (2010s).

Book data last updated 2026-08-11. Matches are computed from each book’s cited attributes — see the methodology.

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