Books Like The Waffler
Families who loved The Waffler by Gail Donovan 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 The Waffler by Gail Donovan 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 frozen by indecision or struggles with the pressure of trying to please everyone. It is a perfect fit for the elementary schooler who overthinks small choices and finds it even harder to make the big ones. The story follows Monty, a fourth grader who is famously indecisive about everything from lunch to hobbies, earning him the nickname The Waffler. As the plot unfolds, a school project about local history forces Monty to choose between following a teacher's specific instructions and honoring a historical truth he has discovered. This transition from low-stakes choices to a significant moral dilemma makes the book an excellent tool for discussing integrity and self-confidence. It is a humorous, relatable, and gentle look at anxiety and the courage required to stand by one's own convictions.
