Families who loved Rewind by Lisa Graff 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 starts asking questions about your own childhood or feels a disconnect between the person you are now and the kid you once were. This charming story follows twelve-year-old McKinley as she is mysteriously transported back to 1993, the year her parents were her age. It is a nostalgic and heartfelt exploration of family secrets, the complexities of middle-school friendships, and the realization that parents were once vulnerable children too. The story is perfectly pitched for ages 8 to 12, balancing lighthearted 90s nostalgia with deeper themes of empathy and belonging. It is an excellent choice for families looking to open a dialogue about heritage and the ways our pasts shape our present identities.