Books Like A Blue-Eyed Daisy
Families who loved A Blue-Eyed Daisy by Cynthia Rylant 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 A Blue-Eyed Daisy by Cynthia Rylant 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 beginning to notice the flaws in the adults they love, particularly a parent struggling with physical limitations or emotional distance. This quiet, lyrical story follows eleven-year-old Ellie through a year of life in a West Virginia coal-mining town. It beautifully captures the complexity of loving a father who is kind but broken by a workplace injury and a drinking habit. While the setting is historical, the emotional core is timeless: navigating the transition from childhood innocence to a more nuanced, empathetic understanding of family. It is a gentle, comforting read for children aged 9 to 12 who appreciate character-driven stories about resilience, the beauty of nature, and the quiet moments that define a year of growing up.
