Books Like Sunny Makes a Splash
Families who loved Sunny Makes a Splash by Jennifer L. Holm 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 Sunny Makes a Splash by Jennifer L. Holm 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 facing the typical mid summer slump or beginning to push for more independence from family rules. It is an ideal pick for the middle schooler who feels they have outgrown childhood play but isn't quite sure how to navigate the world of jobs and social crushes yet. The story follows Sunny through a classic 1970s summer where she takes on a snack shack job to escape boredom and discovers the satisfaction of earned responsibility. This graphic novel uses a lighthearted approach to explore the transition from being managed by parents to managing oneself. It normalizes the awkwardness of first crushes and the friction that occurs when a child's growing autonomy clashes with a parent's protective instincts. It is a gentle, low-stress bridge into young adulthood that validates a child's desire to be seen as capable and independent.
