Books Like My Dad's a Birdman
Families who loved My Dad's a Birdman by David Almond 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 My Dad's a Birdman by David Almond 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 acting as the emotional anchor for a family members grief or when you need a way to discuss the thin line between creative play and emotional withdrawal. It is a surreal and tender story about Lizzie, a young girl whose father has quite literally lost himself in a fantasy of being a bird after the death of her mother. While the premise is whimsical, it explores the deep, often messy reality of how families process loss differently. Parents will appreciate how it validates a childs perspective while maintaining a sense of humor and hope. It is best suited for children ages 7 to 11 who can appreciate magical realism and the idea that sometimes the adults in their lives need a little extra looking after. This story serves as a beautiful tribute to the human spirit and the power of imagination to heal even the deepest wounds.
