Books Like Buster Makes the Grade
Families who loved Buster Makes the Grade by Stephen Krensky often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Families who loved Buster Makes the Grade by Stephen Krensky often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when your child is struggling with school-related anxiety or feeling like they can't keep up with their classmates. It is a perfect choice for the student who works hard but still feels the weight of academic pressure and the fear of failure. In this story, the lovable rabbit Buster Baxter is told he must pass his next test or face the possibility of repeating the third grade. While his friends excel, Buster deals with the very real stress of remediation. This gentle, relatable story validates a child's feelings of inadequacy while modeling how to buckle down and accept help from friends and mentors. It is ideal for ages 6 to 9 as they begin to navigate more rigorous school expectations.
