Families who loved The Princess and the Christmas Rescue by Caryl Hart 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 their unique hobbies or interests make them an outsider. It is a perfect choice for the little maker who would rather build a gadget than play a traditional game, or for the child who is currently struggling with the quiet ache of loneliness. Eliza is a royal who breaks the mold: instead of tea parties, she is busy with wood, string, and glue. When she stumbles upon Santa's workshop in a moment of crisis, her technical skills become the very thing that saves Christmas and earns her the friends she has been longing for. It is a heartwarming celebration of being yourself and finding your tribe. Parents will appreciate how it reframes a solitary child as a creative problem solver rather than a social failure. The story is gentle and seasonally magical, making it an ideal bedtime read during the holidays for children ages 3 to 7.
