Books Like Before, Now
Families who loved Before, Now by Daniel Salmieri 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 Before, Now by Daniel Salmieri 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 asking big questions about the future or when you are navigating a transition like starting school or becoming a big sibling. It is a calming anchor for families experiencing the bittersweet passage of time, offering a poetic perspective on how we change while our foundations of love remain constant. The story follows Ava from her first steps to her golden years, using a unique concept of opposites to explain the complexities of life. While the book spans a lifetime, it remains perfectly accessible for children as young as three. Parents will find it particularly helpful for soothing anxieties about growing up by showing that every stage of life, from being a small child to becoming a grandparent, has its own magic and purpose. It is a beautiful choice for a bedtime wind-down that encourages deep connection.
