Families who loved The Ghost at the Fire Station by Dori Hillestad Butler 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 expressing curiosity about family history or feeling a bit out of place and needs a story about finding where they belong. While it features ghosts, the tone is reassuring rather than frightening, focusing on the heartwarming bond between a ghost boy named Kaz and his human friend Claire as they search for Kaz's missing family. Set in a neighborhood fire station, the story weaves together community exploration and a gentle mystery. It is an ideal pick for early readers transitioning to chapter books, offering manageable text and supportive illustrations. Parents will appreciate the focus on teamwork, the lack of genuine peril, and the way it validates a child's desire for connection and home.
