Books Like Home to Me, Home to You
Families who loved Home to Me, Home to You by Jennifer Ericsson 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 Home to Me, Home to You by Jennifer Ericsson 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 struggling with the temporary absence of a parent, particularly for work or travel. This gentle story helps children visualize the connection that remains even when distance keeps families apart. By alternating between the child at home and the mother on her trip, it creates a sense of parallel experience that bridges the physical gap. The lyrical prose and luminous illustrations provide a comforting rhythm for bedtime or moments of separation anxiety. It is particularly effective for preschoolers and early elementary children who are beginning to understand that out of sight does not mean out of mind. Parents will find it an invaluable tool for validating a child's feelings of missing someone while reinforcing the security of their eventual return and the permanence of their love.
