Books Like I Want to be
Families who loved I Want to be by Thylias Moss 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 I Want to be by Thylias Moss 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 expressing narrow ideas about who they are allowed to be or when they feel pressured by the standard question: what do you want to be when you grow up? It is a beautiful remedy for the 'limits' of career-focused thinking, offering instead a vision of a life lived with depth, kindness, and connection to the world. Through the voice of a young girl, the narrative moves away from job titles and toward qualities of being: being 'big' like a mountain or 'quiet' like a secret. It is a lyrical, meditative journey perfect for children aged 4 to 8. Parents will appreciate how it encourages a growth mindset and emotional intelligence, validating that a child's identity is found in their character and their imagination rather than just their future occupation.
