Books Like Hari
Families who loved Hari by Carol Holliday 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 Hari by Carol Holliday 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 a sense of being 'different,' struggling with anxiety, or asking big questions about what it means to belong. This moving biography follows Hari, a young boy growing up in a children's home in India, as he navigates the complex emotions of loneliness, fear, and the search for identity. It is a powerful tool for building empathy and resilience. While the subject matter involves life in an institutional setting, the story is told with a gentle, hopeful touch that makes it accessible for middle-grade readers. Parents will value how it opens a window into a life far removed from their own while highlighting the universal human need for connection and a place to call home.
