Books Like Once
Families who loved Once by Morris Gleitzman 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 Once by Morris Gleitzman 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 starts asking complex questions about injustice, history, or how people survive incredibly difficult times. This story follows Felix, a young Jewish boy in occupied Poland who uses his vivid imagination and love of storytelling to make sense of the world around him. While the setting is the Holocaust, the narrative is filtered through Felix's innocent perspective, making it a powerful tool for building empathy and resilience. It is best suited for middle schoolers who are ready to engage with heavy historical realities through a lens of profound hope. Parents will appreciate how it balances the weight of history with the protective power of a child's spirit.
