Books Like Paper Bird
Families who loved Paper Bird by Maretha Maartens 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 Paper Bird by Maretha Maartens 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 beginning to notice systemic unfairness in the world and needs to see how creativity and family bonds provide strength in the face of injustice. Set in apartheid era South Africa, the story follows young Adam as he navigates a life shaped by strict racial laws and economic hardship while living in a cramped, two-family household. Through Adam's eyes, readers experience the weight of social inequality, but they also witness the profound power of art and imagination as he crafts paper birds to transcend his surroundings. It is a poignant, realistic look at a difficult historical period that remains deeply relevant for children ages 10 to 14 who are developing their own sense of social justice and empathy. Parents will find it a valuable tool for discussing how dignity is maintained through resilience and how even small acts of creativity can offer a sense of freedom.
