Books Like Circle of Gold
Families who loved Circle of Gold by Candy Dawson Boyd 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 Circle of Gold by Candy Dawson Boyd 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 grappling with the quiet, lingering weight of family grief or when financial stress has made them feel responsible for fixing adult problems. This story follows Mattie, a young girl living in a single-parent home after the death of her father. As Mother's Day approaches, Mattie is desperate to buy a beautiful gold pin to bring a flicker of joy back to her mother's weary eyes, but her plan is complicated by job loss and a tight family budget. It is a deeply moving exploration of the ways children express love through sacrifice and how families heal together after a devastating loss. Perfectly suited for readers ages 8 to 12, this book offers a realistic yet hopeful look at resilience and the true value of a gift given from the heart.
