Books Like Adèle & Simon in America
Families who loved Adèle & Simon in America by Barbara McClintock 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 Adèle & Simon in America by Barbara McClintock 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 you are feeling the daily friction of a child who is perpetually losing their shoes, hats, and homework. It offers a gentle, artistic way to discuss forgetfulness and responsibility without resorting to lectures or frustration. Through the lens of a historic 1900s cross-country American tour, your child will see their own scatterbrained tendencies reflected in Simon, a boy who manages to lose a piece of gear at every famous landmark. While Simon is the one losing things, his older sister Adele provides a model of patient, albeit weary, sibling support. The book is perfect for children aged 4 to 8, offering a rich visual scavenger hunt that encourages attention to detail. It transforms the stress of being disorganized into a whimsical adventure, reminding parents and children alike that a wandering mind is often just a mind filled with wonder.
