Books Like Truman
Families who loved Truman by Jean Reidy 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 Truman by Jean Reidy 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 a major transition, particularly the first day of preschool or kindergarten. It is the perfect tool for a child who feels small in a big world or is struggling with the 'waiting' part of a school day. The story follows Truman, a tiny tortoise, who watches his favorite human Sarah leave on a bus with a big backpack. Worried she might not return, Truman embarks on a slow, brave, and epic journey across the living room rug to find her. It is a gentle, heartwarming story for children ages 4 to 8. Parents will appreciate how it validates a child's anxiety while modeling incredible resilience and the joy of reunion. It turns the 'scary' experience of separation into a grand adventure where even the smallest creature can be a hero.
