Books Like Tove Under the Tree
Families who loved Tove Under the Tree by Larissa Theule 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 Tove Under the Tree by Larissa Theule 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 processing a loss in their physical world, such as the removal of a favorite tree or the closing of a beloved playground, or when they are struggling with the finality of 'goodbye.' This gentle chapter book follows Tove, a young girl who refuses to accept that her giant neighborhood ficus tree is truly gone after it is chopped down. By saving a single living branch, Tove embarks on a journey of resilience and community healing. It beautifully balances the heavy reality of grief with the spark of creative action, making it an ideal choice for children ages 6 to 9. Parents will appreciate how it validates a child's deep emotional connection to nature while modeling how a community can come together to support a child's big ideas and heavy burdens. It is a story about how love can keep something alive even when the world says it is gone.
