Families who loved Purplicious by Victoria Kann 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 comes home feeling like they have to change their interests, clothes, or hobbies just to keep up with the 'cool' kids at school. It is a perfect choice for children facing peer pressure to outgrow their favorite things or trade their individuality for group acceptance. Pinkalicious is devastated when the girls at school declare that 'pink stinks' and only wear black. This story follows her journey through the loneliness of being left out and her eventual discovery that staying true to herself is more powerful than fitting in. It is an excellent tool for ages 4 to 8 to discuss the emotional weight of cliques and the joy of finding friends who appreciate you for exactly who you are.