Books Like That Bothered Kate
Families who loved That Bothered Kate by Sally Noll 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 That Bothered Kate by Sally Noll often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
A parent might reach for this book when their older child is struggling with the confusing, shifting dynamics of a younger sibling's growing independence. It validates the complex feelings that arise when a once-annoying 'copycat' sibling suddenly develops their own friends and interests, leaving the older child feeling unexpectedly lonely and left out. 'That Bothered Kate' follows Kate as she first wishes her little sister Tory would leave her alone, and then feels a pang of loss when Tory does just that. This gentle story is perfect for children ages 6 to 8 as it normalizes feelings of jealousy, loneliness, and love within a family, and opens the door for conversations about how relationships change as we grow up.
