Books Like Amazing Grace
Families who loved Amazing Grace by Mary Hoffman 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 Amazing Grace by Mary Hoffman 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 faces a discouraging 'you can't' from a peer or needs help navigating the intersection of identity and ambition. Grace is a girl with a boundless imagination who loves to act out stories, from Joan of Arc to Anansi the Spider. When she wants to play Peter Pan in the school play, classmates tell her she cannot because of her gender and the color of her skin. Supported by the wisdom of her grandmother and mother, Grace discovers that she has the power to define her own limits. This story is an essential tool for building self-confidence and resilience in children ages 4 to 8, offering a warm, realistic look at overcoming social barriers through family support and creative passion.
