Books Like Friend of the Week
Families who loved Friend of the Week by Sara Pennypacker 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 Friend of the Week by Sara Pennypacker 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 double weight of a social commitment and a private heartache. It is an ideal choice for the elementary student who feels they must put on a brave face for school while dealing with the anxiety of a lost pet or a rift in a friendship. The story follows the irrepressible Clementine as she is named Friend of the Week, a role that requires her classmates to write nice things about her. However, her focus is split between her missing kitten, Moisturizer, and a painful misunderstanding with her best friend, Margaret. Pennypacker captures the high-stakes world of third-grade social dynamics with warmth and humor. Parents will appreciate the nuanced portrayal of how external expectations can feel overwhelming when a child is processing internal grief, ultimately providing a comforting model for honesty and reconciliation.
