Families who loved A Story Is to Share: How Ruth Krauss Found Another Way to Tell a Tale by Carter Higgins 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 seems to see the world a little differently or struggles to follow rigid rules during creative play. It is a perfect choice for the young artist who prefers drawing on napkins to coloring in books, or the quiet observer who finds magic in the smallest details of daily life. This lyrical biography follows the life of Ruth Krauss, the revolutionary children's author who realized that the best stories come from listening to how children actually think and speak. Through a blend of poetry and whimsical illustration, the story explores themes of creative independence and the beauty of collaboration. It celebrates the idea that there is no one right way to tell a story or be a person. Geared toward children ages 4 to 8, this book serves as a gentle permission slip for kids to trust their own unique voices and find wonder in their own unconventional ideas.
