Books Like A Real Christmas This Year
Families who loved A Real Christmas This Year by Karen Lynn Williams 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 Real Christmas This Year by Karen Lynn Williams 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 feeling the weight of responsibility or the unique 'glass child' syndrome that often comes with being the sibling of a high-needs child. It is a heartfelt story about twelve-year-old Megan, who desperately wants to create a traditional, perfect Christmas for her family while managing the unpredictable needs of her younger brother, Kevin, who has multiple disabilities. The story explores the intersection of deep family love and the very real frustration of having your own social life interrupted by home life. It addresses themes of empathy, loyalty, and the realization that 'perfect' holidays are often less about the trimmings and more about mutual understanding. For parents, it offers a way to validate a child's occasional resentment or desire for normalcy without judgment, providing a mirror for their complex reality.
