Books Like Roy Is Not a Dog
Families who loved Roy Is Not a Dog by Esmé Shapiro 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 Roy Is Not a Dog by Esmé Shapiro 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 grappling with the pressure to fit in or is feeling like an outsider in their social circle. This whimsical story follows Roy, who looks like a dog to everyone else but insists he is actually a person. It is a brilliant tool for discussing self identity and the courage it takes to be yourself when the world expects you to be something else. This book is perfect for children aged 4 to 8 who are navigating early school dynamics. It validates their inner sense of self while using humor to soften the heavy theme of social conformity. Parents will appreciate how it encourages children to honor their own truth even when others try to label them.
