Books Like Smaller Sister
Families who loved Smaller Sister by Maggie Edkins Willis 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 Smaller Sister by Maggie Edkins Willis often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
A parent should reach for this book when their child is feeling overlooked due to a sibling's health crisis or when a child begins to show signs of body dissatisfaction. This gentle graphic novel follows Lucy as she navigates the changing relationship with her older sister, Olivia, who is struggling with an eating disorder. While Olivia's recovery takes center stage in the household, Lucy must find her own voice and confidence in a world that feels increasingly unstable. This book is an essential resource for families dealing with mental health challenges. It offers a compassionate look at how illness affects the entire family unit, not just the patient. It is age-appropriate for middle grade readers (ages 8-12) and provides a realistic, hopeful roadmap for recovery, self-love, and rebuilding sibling bonds after a period of distance.
