Books Like A Friend Like You
Families who loved A Friend Like You by Julia Hubery 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 A Friend Like You by Julia Hubery 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 they do not fit in or when they are struggling to navigate a friendship with someone very different from themselves. Unlike many books that use illustrations to teach social skills, this title uses stunning, real-life photography of animals to show that connection is possible even in the most unlikely circumstances. It is an ideal choice for building a child's confidence in their own social identity. Through simple, poetic text and heart-melting images of animal 'odd couples,' like a wolf pup cuddling with a raccoon, the book celebrates the comfort and delight of unexpected bonds. It gently reinforces the idea that kindness and empathy are universal languages. The photographs provide a concrete reality that helps children between ages 3 and 7 understand that if a dog and a deer can be friends, then anyone can find common ground.
