Books Like Lulu the One and Only
Families who loved Lulu the One and Only by Lynnette Mawhinney 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 Lulu the One and Only by Lynnette Mawhinney 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 noticing they do not fit into a single box or when they come home frustrated by the question: What are you? It is a common experience for multiracial children to feel like they are being categorized by others, and this story provides the perfect language to navigate those moments. The story follows Lulu, a young girl with a Black father and a white mother, who learns to embrace her biracial identity through a creative metaphor. It is an affirming, gentle, and empowering read for children aged 4 to 8. Parents will appreciate how it moves beyond just explaining heritage to celebrating the unique power of being a 'one and only.' It transforms a potentially confusing social encounter into a source of personal pride and creative self-expression.
