Books Like Are You Small?
Families who loved Are You Small? by Mo Willems 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 Are You Small? by Mo Willems 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 frustrated by being the smallest one in the family, the classroom, or the playground. It addresses the common childhood struggle of feeling insignificant or limited by physical size, offering a reassuring shift in perspective. Mo Willems uses his signature minimalist style to show that being big or small is not a fixed identity, but rather a relative state based on who you are standing next to. Through simple interactions between characters of varying scales, the story validates a child's feelings of being overlooked while teaching them that there is always someone smaller, someone bigger, and a perfect place for everyone. It is a brilliant tool for building self-confidence and an early understanding of relational concepts. Parents will appreciate the humor and the gentle way it de-escalates the pressure of comparison, making it an ideal choice for toddlers and preschoolers who are just starting to navigate their place in a very big world.
