Books Like Recess Rules
Families who loved Recess Rules by Jill Vialet 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 Recess Rules by Jill Vialet 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 seems to have lost their spark or is struggling with the heavy, lingering fog of grief. It is especially helpful for children who feel that it is disrespectful to their loss to find joy or play again. While the story centers on Cassie, a fifth grader who lost her parents years ago, it focuses on the healing power of regaining agency and the importance of play in a child's development. This book provides a gentle bridge for 8 to 12 year olds to discuss how sadness can make us withdraw and why standing up for fun and friendship is a brave, necessary act of resilience. It is a story about finding one's voice when things feel broken.
