Books Like My Life as an Asthmanaut
Families who loved My Life as an Asthmanaut by Jake Lockett 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 Life as an Asthmanaut by Jake Lockett 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 cope with a chronic health condition or feels isolated by their medical equipment. This graphic memoir follows Jake, a boy whose severe asthma often lands him in the hospital, as he uses his imagination to reframe his experiences. By transforming his oxygen mask into a space helmet and his doctors into mission control, Jake finds power in a situation where he often feels powerless. It is a brilliant resource for children aged 8 to 12 who need to see their medical journey validated and elevated. Parents will appreciate how it balances the scary reality of breathlessness with humor and hope, providing a roadmap for turning anxiety into creative resilience. It normalizes the 'differentness' of living with an inhaler while celebrating the bravery required to just keep breathing.
