Books Like Millicent and the Wind
Families who loved Millicent and the Wind by Robert Munsch 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 Millicent and the Wind by Robert Munsch 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 expresses a deep sense of loneliness or feels like an outsider because of where you live or how your family is structured. It is a beautiful choice for the child who watches other kids play from a distance and wonders if they will ever find a 'best friend' of their own. The story follows Millicent, a young girl living on a high, isolated mountain with no other children around. She befriends the wind, which plays with her and eventually helps her find a human companion. Robert Munsch moves away from his signature slapstick humor here to offer a lyrical, magical-realism approach to the universal longing for connection. It validates a child's imagination while providing a hopeful, gentle resolution to the ache of being alone. It is perfectly suited for children ages 4 to 8 who are navigating the social hurdles of making friends.
