Books Like What James Said
Families who loved What James Said by Liz Rosenberg 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 What James Said by Liz Rosenberg 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 comes home stung by a playground rumor or is currently locked in a cold war with a best friend. It is an essential tool for navigating the messy reality of childhood social dynamics, specifically the pain of feeling betrayed by someone you trust. The story follows a young girl who stops speaking to her friend James after hearing he said something mean about her art, only to realize later that the message was garbled by the classroom grapevine. Appropriate for children ages 4 to 8, this book focuses on the internal weight of holding a grudge and the relief of reconciliation. Parents will appreciate how it validates a child's right to feel angry while gently pushing them toward the communication necessary to fix a relationship. It is a poignant, humorous reminder that most childhood conflicts are born of misunderstanding rather than malice.
