Books Like Excuses!
Families who loved Excuses! by Karen Tayleur 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 Excuses! by Karen Tayleur 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 starts coming home with elaborate, tall tales about why their homework isn't finished or why they were late for dinner. It is a perfect choice for parents navigating the phase where kids begin to test the boundaries between creative storytelling and honesty. The story follows a young protagonist who has a wild, monster-filled excuse for every occasion, celebrating the humor and vibrancy of a child's imagination while gently touching on the accountability that comes with it. Appropriate for children ages 5 to 8, this early chapter book uses humor to diffuse the tension often associated with making mistakes. Instead of a lecture on truthfulness, it offers a mirror for children to see their own creative impulses reflected back at them. It is an excellent bridge for parents to start a lighthearted conversation about when it is time to be silly and when it is time to be serious about our responsibilities.
