Families who loved Loretta and the Monday Morning Blues by Barbara Gianquitto 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 the Sunday evening 'scary' feelings set in or when your child wakes up on Monday morning with a heavy heart about the week ahead. It is a comforting resource for children who struggle with the transition from the safety of home to the demands of school, validating that it is okay to feel small or sad when facing a big week. Through the character of Loretta, the story explores themes of anxiety, resilience, and the power of a parent's love to act as an emotional anchor. Designed for children ages 4 to 8, this book serves as a gentle toolkit for families to build emotional intelligence together. Parents will appreciate how it moves beyond just 'cheering up' a child, instead offering a soft place to land and a way to navigate big feelings with courage and hope.
