Books Like What's My Job?
Families who loved What's My Job? by Gail Thornburgh 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's My Job? by Gail Thornburgh 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 to understand their place in a changing family structure or expressing guilt about a divorce. This gentle guide is designed to provide clarity during the upheaval of separation by defining the 'jobs' of each family member. It emphasizes that while the household setup is changing, the primary job of a parent is to continue loving and protecting their child, while the job of the child is simply to be a kid. It addresses the common worry that children are somehow responsible for their parents' happiness or for the divorce itself. By clearly delineating roles, the book helps lower a child's anxiety and reinforces the stability of the parental bond. It is an ideal conversational tool for children ages 4 to 9 who are navigating the transition into two separate homes.
