Books Like Emily Grace and the What-Ifs
Families who loved Emily Grace and the What-Ifs by Lisa B Gehring 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 Emily Grace and the What-Ifs by Lisa B Gehring 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's bedtime routine is derailed by the 'what-ifs,' those spiraling thoughts that turn shadows into monsters or tomorrow into a source of worry. It is specifically designed for the child whose imagination is a double-edged sword, capable of conjuring both fears and wonders once the lights go out. Emily Grace and the What-Ifs follows a young girl as she navigates the transition from scary nighttime anxieties to silly, magical possibilities. It gently teaches children that they have the power to pivot their thoughts, transforming a 'what-if' about a scary animal into a 'what-if' about becoming a princess or losing an eyebrow. This is an ideal choice for parents of preschoolers and early elementary students (ages 3-7) who need a concrete strategy to manage nighttime anxiety through humor and imaginative redirection. By normalizing the way our minds wander at night, the book provides a comforting roadmap for falling asleep with a smile instead of a shudder.
