Books Like Always With You
Families who loved Always With You by Ruth Vander Zee 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 Always With You by Ruth Vander Zee 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 grappling with the concept of long-term separation, the legacy of family loss, or the heavy reality of world events. It is a profound choice for families touched by adoption or those seeking to explain the resilience of refugees. The story follows Kim, a young girl who survives the devastation of her village in Vietnam and finds her way through an orphanage to a new life in America. It gently balances the sorrow of what was lost with the enduring power of a mother's final promise. While it deals with the weight of war, its focus on the 'always' of love makes it a comforting, though tearful, read for children ages 7 to 12. It serves as a beautiful bridge for discussing how love survives even when people cannot stay together.
