Books Like Me and My Little Brain
Families who loved Me and My Little Brain by John D. Fitzgerald 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 Me and My Little Brain by John D. Fitzgerald 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 to find their place in the shadow of a high-achieving or charismatic older sibling. It is an ideal choice for a child who feels 'average' and needs to see that kindness and emotional intelligence are just as valuable as raw academic brilliance or cunning. Set in turn-of-the-century Utah, the story follows nine-year-old J.D. as he attempts to fill the shoes of his genius older brother, Tom. While J.D. initially fails at being a mastermind, he discovers that his own 'little brain' is uniquely suited for empathy, helping a lonely younger boy, and solving community problems through heart rather than trickery. It is a warm, humorous, and deeply relatable exploration of identity and self-worth for the elementary years.
