Books Like Max and the Tag-Along Moon
Families who loved Max and the Tag-Along Moon by Floyd Cooper 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 Max and the Tag-Along Moon by Floyd Cooper 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 struggling with the 'long goodbye' after a visit with a grandparent or when they feel anxious about being physically separated from someone they love. It provides a beautiful, tangible metaphor for the invisible strings of affection that keep families connected even when they are miles apart. Through the story of Max and his grandfather, children learn that love doesn't disappear just because a person is out of sight. The book uses the moon as a constant, comforting companion that 'tags along' on the car ride home, mirroring the grandfather's promise that his love will follow Max wherever he goes. It is a gentle, soothing choice for children aged 3 to 7 who are navigating transitions, travel, or the bittersweet feelings of leaving a loved one's home.
