Books Like Creativity
Families who loved Creativity by John Steptoe 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 Creativity by John Steptoe 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 noticing that friends from different backgrounds can actually share many of the same interests, looks, and feelings. It is an ideal choice for navigating the nuance of 'looking the same but being different' or vice versa. The story follows Charles, an African American boy, as he befriends Hector, a new student from Puerto Rico. While their classmates focus on their different languages or origins, Charles and Hector discover a deep creative bond and surprising physical similarities. Written by the legendary John Steptoe, this gentle story explores cultural identity and the beauty of finding a 'kindred spirit' in an unexpected place. It is a warm, validating read for children aged 5 to 9 who are building their first complex social connections in school.
