Families who loved King Midas and the Golden Touch by M. Charlotte Craft 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 struggling with the 'gimme-gimmes' or finds it difficult to appreciate what they already have. While it is easy for children to focus on material wants, this retelling of the classic Greek myth provides a safe, metaphorical space to discuss how greed can blind us to the things that truly matter. Through the story of a king who values gold above all else, only to lose his most precious daughter to his own wish, children learn the vital lesson that some treasures cannot be replaced by riches. Craft's version is particularly noted for its lush, detailed illustrations that capture the beauty of the myth while emphasizing the heavy emotional weight of Midas's mistake. It is an excellent tool for modeling how to take responsibility for one's errors and seek redemption. For children ages 5 to 9, it serves as a powerful conversation starter about gratitude, the consequences of our choices, and the depth of parental love.
