Books Like Joy Takes Root
Families who loved Joy Takes Root by Gwendolyn Wallace 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 Joy Takes Root by Gwendolyn Wallace 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 feels overwhelmed by a fast-paced world or needs a grounding way to connect with family roots. It is a gentle guide for children who benefit from sensory engagement and mindfulness, providing a blueprint for finding peace in the natural world. Joy spends her summer in South Carolina with her grandmother, Grammy, learning that the earth has a heartbeat and that plants are not just food, but medicine and friends. Through the lens of Black herbalism and Southern tradition, the story explores themes of patience, intergenerational love, and emotional regulation. Best suited for children ages 4 to 8, this book is an ideal choice for families looking to introduce deep breathing and intentionality through a warm, culturally rich narrative.
