Books Like Mary Anne's Makeover
Families who loved Mary Anne's Makeover by Ann M. Martin 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 Mary Anne's Makeover by Ann M. Martin 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 starting to express their individuality through their appearance or feels stifled by 'the way things have always been' at home. Mary Anne Spier has always been the shy, quiet girl with the braids, but she is ready to define herself on her own terms. When she decides to get a short haircut and pierce her ears without her father's permission, it sets off a significant family conflict about trust, growing up, and the transition from childhood to adolescence. This story is a helpful tool for navigating the 'middle school transition' where children begin to push for autonomy. It highlights the tension between a child's desire for independence and a parent's desire to protect them. Parents can use Mary Anne's journey to discuss how to advocate for oneself respectfully and how to handle the social pressure of being the last person in a friend group to change.
