Books Like Pippi Goes to School
Families who loved Pippi Goes to School by Astrid Lindgren 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 Pippi Goes to School by Astrid Lindgren 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 feels like a square peg in a round hole or expresses anxiety about the rigid expectations of the classroom. While many school stories focus on assimilation, Pippi Longstocking celebrates the child who remains unapologetically themselves even in the face of formal authority. The story follows Pippi as she attempts a single day of school, only to find that her wild imagination and logic do not quite mesh with traditional lessons. This classic is perfect for children aged 5 to 9 who are navigating the transition to a structured environment. It offers a hilarious, safe space to laugh at the absurdity of rules while validating a child's need for play and autonomy. Parents will find it a wonderful tool to normalize the 'first day' jitters by showing that school is just one part of a much bigger, more colorful world.
