Books Like Floss
Families who loved Floss by Kim Lewis 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 Floss by Kim Lewis 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 transitioning into a new role, such as becoming an older sibling or starting a more demanding school year, and feels the weight of new expectations. It is a gentle balm for the child who fears that growing up means leaving play behind. The story follows Floss, a border collie who leaves her city life of chasing balls to become a working sheepdog on a farm. While the book focuses on the hard work of learning a new trade, its emotional core is about integration. Floss proves that she can be a disciplined, proud worker while still retaining her playful spirit. It is perfectly pitched for ages 3 to 7, offering a comforting message that our old selves and our new responsibilities can coexist. Parents will appreciate the soft, realistic illustrations and the subtle way it models the reward of a job well done without being didactic.
