Books Like Buttermilk
Families who loved Buttermilk by Stephen Cosgrove 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 Buttermilk by Stephen Cosgrove 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 starts seeing scary shapes in the corner of their room or becomes hesitant about the dark. It is a perfect choice for kids whose active imaginations turn common household objects or backyard trees into monsters once the sun goes down. The story follows Buttermilk, a young bunny who lets her fear run wild as she journeys home through the woods at night. Through Buttermilk's experience, children learn that things are not always what they seem. The book beautifully illustrates how fear can distort reality and how the morning light brings a fresh, grounded perspective. It serves as a gentle tool for parents to validate a child's anxiety while providing a logical way to deconstruct those fears. Best suited for children ages 4 to 8, it offers comfort by normalizing the 'night scaries' and celebrating the relief of coming home to safety.
