Books Like Marshmallow & Jordan
Families who loved Marshmallow & Jordan by Alina Chau 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 Marshmallow & Jordan by Alina Chau 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 grappling with a significant change in their physical abilities or mourning the loss of a hobby or identity they once cherished. It is an ideal choice for children who feel like the things that once defined them are gone, offering a gentle roadmap for rediscovering joy. The story follows Jordan, a former basketball star who now uses a wheelchair, as she navigates her new reality with the help of a magical baby elephant named Marshmallow. Together, they discover that while her path has changed, her athletic spirit and capacity for joy remain intact. This graphic novel handles the heavy themes of disability and grief with a light, magical touch, making it accessible for middle-grade readers. Parents will appreciate how it balances realistic challenges, like school social dynamics and physical therapy, with a whimsical fantasy element that prevents the story from feeling overly clinical. It is a beautiful lesson in resilience, showing that a setback is not the end of a story, but the beginning of a new chapter filled with different, yet equally rewarding, possibilities.
