Books Like Chance
Families who loved Chance by Dian Curtis Regan 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 Chance by Dian Curtis Regan 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 expresses feelings of being unappreciated or fantasizes about running away to a more exciting life. It tells the whimsical, slightly absurdist tale of Chance, a newborn baby who decides the farm life isn't for him and sets off on a year-long world tour. He lives among bears, monkeys, and sea lions, only to realize that while the world is full of wonder, nowhere provides the specific comfort and belonging of home. This story is a perfect tool for normalizing the 'grass is greener' feelings that often crop up during early childhood power struggles. It uses humor and animal adventure to de-escalate the tension of feeling misunderstood. Recommended for children ages 4 to 8, it provides a safe, imaginative space to explore independence while ultimately reinforcing the security of unconditional family love.
