Books Like Abby's Chairs
Families who loved Abby's Chairs by Barbara Santucci 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 Abby's Chairs by Barbara Santucci 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 facing a major transition, particularly a move to a new home, and is struggling to let go of the familiar. This story centers on young Abby as she navigates the emotional upheaval of packing up her life. While her parents focus on the logistics of the move, Abby focuses on her chairs, the physical anchors of her daily routines and memories. It is a gentle exploration of how objects hold our history and how we can carry our sense of belonging with us. Appropriate for children ages 4 to 8, this book is a wonderful tool for normalizing the anxiety and sadness that often accompany big changes. It validates a child's attachment to their surroundings while offering a hopeful resolution. Parents will appreciate the way it provides a natural opening to discuss what their own child might be afraid of leaving behind, turning a stressful life event into an opportunity for emotional connection.
