Families who loved What I'll Remember When I Am a Grownup by Gina Willner-Pardo 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 expresses frustration with the differences between their two households or feels like a temporary visitor in a parent's new life. This gentle story follows a young boy during a weekend visit with his father and stepmother. To cope with his feelings of displacement and the small irritations of a blended home, he keeps a secret list of things he will do differently when he is the grownup in charge. It is a deeply validating read for children ages 5 to 8 who are navigating the complexities of divorce. It moves beyond the initial shock of separation to address the long-term emotional work of belonging in two places at once. Parents will appreciate how it models a healthy way for children to reclaim a sense of agency through writing and imagination.
