Books Like Rapunzel
Families who loved Rapunzel by Jonathan Peale 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 Rapunzel by Jonathan Peale 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 starting to express a desire for more independence or when they feel trapped by rules they do not quite understand. It is a perfect choice for a child who feels 'stuck' or lonely, providing a visual and narrative roadmap for how to find one's courage and voice in the face of restrictive circumstances. This graphic-novel style retelling follows the classic story of Rapunzel, a girl kept in a high tower by a powerful witch. While the core plot remains familiar, the comic panels emphasize Rapunzel's internal transition from passive isolation to active bravery. At 24 pages, it is an accessible entry point for early readers to explore complex themes of freedom and the importance of self-advocacy within a safe, fantasy framework.
