Books Like Olive's Perfect World
Families who loved Olive's Perfect World by Jennifer Plecas 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 Olive's Perfect World by Jennifer Plecas 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 comes home feeling wounded by the shifting dynamics of a school friendship, particularly the sting of 'three's a crowd.' It is a comforting resource for children who are struggling to share their best friend with a newcomer and are experiencing the natural jealousy that follows. Olive and Emily are inseparable until Eva arrives, causing Olive to retreat into a 'perfect world' of her own imagination where things never change. The story gently explores the transition from a dyad to a triad, validating the sadness of being left out while showing that a circle can always grow wider. It is perfectly pitched for elementary-aged children who are navigating the complex social hierarchies of the playground for the first time.
