Books Like Promises
Families who loved Promises by Elizabeth Winthrop 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 Promises by Elizabeth Winthrop 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 with the emotional weight of a parent or loved one undergoing serious medical treatment like chemotherapy. It addresses the specific anxiety children feel when they realize that the big promises (like 'I will never get sick') can sometimes be broken, leaving them feeling insecure and fearful about the future. The story follows a young girl named Sarah as she navigates her mother's cancer journey. It focuses on the power of 'small promises' (daily commitments that can be kept) to rebuild a sense of safety and trust. This is a secular, honest, and deeply comforting choice for families needing a way to validate a child's complex feelings of anger, sadness, and hope. It is best suited for elementary schoolers who are observant enough to notice the changes in their household and need words for their experience.
