Books Like Zathura
Families who loved Zathura by Chris Van Allsburg 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 Zathura by Chris Van Allsburg 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 trapped in a cycle of bickering, sibling rivalry, or constant competition. It is the perfect tool for when you need to show them that, despite their differences, they are a team. When brothers Danny and Walter discover a mysterious board game, their house is propelled into deep space, forcing them to navigate meteor showers and rogue robots together. Through surreal illustrations and high-stakes adventure, the story explores themes of cooperation, bravery, and the realization that family is our most important anchor. It is ideal for elementary-aged children who are learning to trade selfishness for empathy. Parents will appreciate how it validates the frustration of sibling dynamics while providing a powerful visual metaphor for the necessity of looking out for one another.
