Books Like Frances in the Country
Families who loved Frances in the Country by Liz Garton Scanlon 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 Frances in the Country by Liz Garton Scanlon 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 constantly at odds with their environment, particularly if they are high-energy kids living in structured or urban spaces. It speaks to the 'square peg' child who feels that every rule is a restriction and every wall is a barrier to their natural vibrancy. The story follows Frances, a girl who feels too big and too loud for her city life, as she visits her family's farm and discovers a landscape that matches her internal scale. It is a validating, gentle exploration of how 'misbehavior' is often just a need for a different kind of space. Ideal for children ages 4 to 8, this book helps parents reframe a child's restlessness as a search for belonging and a desire for physical freedom.
