Families who loved Tiny T. Rex and the Impossible Hug by Jonathan Stutzman often look for books with a similar feel. These 19 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when your child feels small, discouraged, or frustrated by their own physical or age-based limitations. It is especially helpful for the empathetic child who feels deeply for others but doesn't yet know how to translate those big feelings into helpful actions. Tiny T. Rex wants to comfort his friend Pointy with a hug, but his tiny arms make it seemingly impossible. Through humor and trial and error, Tiny shows that being small doesn't mean you have a small impact. It is a perfect choice for teaching that kindness is a practice that requires grit and creative thinking. Parents will appreciate the gentle way it models problem-solving and emotional intelligence for the preschool and kindergarten set. It is a sweet, funny reminder that the size of your heart matters more than the reach of your arms.
