Books Like Three's a Crowd
Families who loved Three's a Crowd by Martin Baynton 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 Three's a Crowd by Martin Baynton 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 left out of a friend group or is struggling with 'third wheel' jealousy as their best friend makes a new connection. This story follows Jane, a determined girl training to be a knight, who feels sidelined when her dragon best friend starts bonding with her rival, Gunther, over silly jokes and boyish humor. It perfectly captures the sting of watching people you love have fun without you. While set in a world of castles and dragons, the emotional core is deeply relatable for elementary schoolers navigating social shifts. It normalizes feelings of envy and loneliness without being preachy, showing that it is okay to feel left out and okay to ask for help understanding others. It is an excellent choice for opening a conversation about how friendships can expand rather than just being replaced.
