Families who loved Violet and Victor Write the Most Fabulous Fairy Tale by Alice Kuipers 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 children are clashing over how to play together or when one child's creative vision is overshadowing another's. It is a perfect tool for navigating the common friction that occurs when two different personalities try to collaborate on a single project. The story follows twins Violet and Victor as they attempt to write a fairy tale. While Violet wants a traditional, fabulous story filled with princesses and glitter, Victor prefers something a bit more grounded and perhaps a little less pink. Their hilarious back and forth captures the essence of sibling negotiation. Through their dialogue, children see a realistic model of how to blend disparate ideas into a cohesive, even better whole. For parents, it offers a gentle way to talk about patience and the beauty of compromise. Designed for the 4 to 8 age range, the book uses a mix of text and comic-style illustrations that make the writing process feel accessible and fun. It turns a potential argument into a lesson on teamwork and the joy of shared imagination.
