Books Like That Crazy Barb'ra
Families who loved That Crazy Barb'ra by Milton Schafer 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 That Crazy Barb'ra by Milton Schafer 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 struggling to manage a relationship with a classmate who is overly persistent, eccentric, or just plain annoying to them. It is an ideal choice for the child who feels overwhelmed by someone else's attention and needs to find a path toward patience without sacrificing their own boundaries. The story follows Hubert Clumpty as he deals with the eccentricities of Barb'ra, a girl who marches to the beat of her own drum and refuses to leave him alone. Through humor and relatable schoolyard scenarios, the book explores themes of empathy, social tolerance, and the realization that everyone has a story. It is a gentle, realistic look at the minor social frictions of the elementary years, helping children see the 'human' side of the peers they find most frustrating.
