Books Like Some Days
Families who loved Some Days by María Wernicke 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 Some Days by María Wernicke 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 experiencing a season of heavy, quiet sadness or when a significant person in their life is physically present but emotionally or mentally absent. It provides a soft place to land for families navigating the ambiguity of grief, especially when a loved one's illness or departure feels like a lingering shadow. The story follows a young girl and her mother as they navigate 'slow days' where the mother is distant and the daughter must wait for her to 'return.' Through poetic language and gentle illustrations, it validates that it is okay to feel small, to wait, and to simply exist in the space of loss. Best suited for children ages 4 to 8, this book serves as a beautiful tool for normalizing the ebb and flow of big emotions within a family unit. It offers a secular, atmospheric approach to resilience that focuses on the power of patience and the comfort found in shared silence.
