Books Like More Parts
Families who loved More Parts by Tedd Arnold 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 More Parts by Tedd Arnold 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 going through a literal phase or seems particularly anxious about their physical safety and body integrity. It is an ideal choice for children who find common idioms confusing or frightening, as it helps bridge the gap between abstract language and concrete reality. Using Tedd Arnold's signature zany illustrations and rhyming text, the story follows a boy who fears his body is literally falling apart after hearing adults use phrases like 'laugh your head off' or 'break a leg.' It normalizes the anxiety of not understanding social nuances while providing a safe, humorous space to discuss how language works. For parents of neurodivergent children or highly sensitive kids, this book serves as a gentle tool to laugh away common childhood worries about 'falling to pieces.'
