Families who loved We're Moving...Again by Dollie Page 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 social exclusion, navigating a new environment, or asking deep questions about why some people look different. It is an essential tool for building a foundation of radical empathy in middle-grade readers. The story follows Auggie Pullman, a boy born with a facial difference, as he transitions from homeschooling to a mainstream private middle school. Through a shifting narrative perspective, the book explores themes of courage, kindness, and the ripple effect of our actions. It is perfectly suited for children aged 8 to 13, offering a realistic yet hopeful look at the complexities of friendship and the bravery required to be yourself. Parents choose this book to help their children develop a 'kindness first' mindset and to provide a mirror or a window into the experience of living with a visible disability.