Books Like T Is for Terrible
Families who loved T Is for Terrible by Peter McCarty 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 T Is for Terrible by Peter McCarty 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 feels like they are being labeled as the troublemaker simply because they are bigger, louder, or more energetic than their peers. It is the perfect choice for the preschooler who is told to be quiet or gentle but feels that their very nature makes that a challenge. The story follows a Tyrannosaurus Rex who reflects on his reputation for being terrible. While he acknowledges his sharp teeth and his habit of eating other dinosaurs, he does so with a sense of quiet resignation rather than malice. He is simply being what he was born to be. It is a gentle, sophisticated look at identity and the weight of expectations. For ages 3 to 6, this book provides a safe space to discuss how it feels to be misunderstood and how we can find sweetness even when the world sees us as a monster.
