Books Like Happiness, and All That Stuff
Families who loved Happiness, and All That Stuff by Karen McCombie 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 Happiness, and All That Stuff by Karen McCombie 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 comparing their own family's internal struggles to the polished, perfect images others project on the outside. It is a comforting resource for children navigating the quiet loneliness that often follows a parental split or a significant shift in home life. The story follows Indie, a young girl who feels like she is the only one dealing with a messy reality while everyone else's life looks effortlessly happy. McCombie offers a gentle, realistic look at the nuances of a single-parent household and the feeling of being different from your peers. Parents will appreciate how it validates a child's sense of jealousy and sadness without being overly heavy or dramatic. It is an ideal choice for middle-grade readers (ages 9 to 12) who need to see that 'perfection' is often just a mask and that they are not alone in their complicated feelings.
