Families who loved Unicorn Is Maybe Not So Great After All by Bob Shea 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 struggling with the fickle nature of social trends or feels like they have lost their 'cool' status to something new and shiny. It is a hilarious and comforting choice for kids who feel overlooked or are working through the jealousy that comes when a peer gets all the attention. While Unicorn is used to being the star with his glitter and cupcake rain, he finds himself ignored in favor of simple rubber bands. The story follows his increasingly frantic (and funny) attempts to regain his popularity, only to realize that being himself is enough. It is a brilliant tool for discussing self-worth and the difference between being impressive and being a good friend. Ideal for ages 4 to 8, it uses absurdist humor to tackle the very real sting of social comparison.
