Books Like Ish
Families who loved Ish by Peter H. Reynolds 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 Ish by Peter H. Reynolds 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 reduced to tears by a drawing that does not look right or when perfectionism begins to stifle their natural curiosity. Ish is a gentle, transformative story about Ramon, a young boy who loses his passion for art after his older brother mocks his work. It is only when his younger sister shows him her gallery of his crumpled up drawings that he realizes a vase does not have to be a perfect vase: it can be vase-ish. This book is a powerful tool for parents navigating the transition from early childhood play to the self-critical years of middle childhood. It validates the frustration of not being able to translate one's vision onto paper while offering a joyful, linguistic bridge back to creativity. By shifting the focus from accuracy to expression, it helps children aged 4 to 8 build the emotional resilience needed to keep trying when things feel hard.
