Books Like Mr. Bump
Families who loved Mr. Bump by Roger Hargreaves 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 Mr. Bump by Roger Hargreaves 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 feeling discouraged by their own clumsiness or when they feel like they can't quite get anything right. Mr. Bump is a character who constantly trips, falls, and breaks things, leading to a sense of frustration that many young children experience as they develop motor skills. Through humor and bright illustrations, the story validates the shame of making mistakes while offering a hopeful resolution: finding a place where your perceived weaknesses are actually strengths. It is a perfect choice for 3 to 7-year-olds to help normalize 'accidents' and build the resilience needed to keep trying. By the end, children see that everyone has a unique purpose, even if they are a bit bumpy along the way.
