Books Like Drum Roll, Please
Families who loved Drum Roll, Please by Lisa Jenn Bigelow 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 Drum Roll, Please by Lisa Jenn Bigelow 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 navigating the quiet, heavy transition of a parental split or feeling like a background character in their own life. Melly is a shy girl who finds her voice behind a drum kit at summer camp, providing a relatable roadmap for kids who feel overlooked. The story beautifully handles the complexities of shifting best-friend dynamics and the tender, nervous excitement of a first same-sex crush. It is a secular, inclusive, and deeply empathetic choice for middle schoolers aged 9 to 13 who are learning that 'making noise' is sometimes the bravest thing they can do. Parents will appreciate the realistic, hopeful portrayal of finding identity amidst family upheaval.
