Books Like What Shall We Play?
Families who loved What Shall We Play? by Sue Heap 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 Shall We Play? by Sue Heap 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 transitioning into collaborative play and needs a gentle roadmap for group creativity. It is the perfect choice for an afternoon when energy is high and you want to channel it into imaginative roleplay. The story follows Lily May and her diverse group of friends as they brainstorm what to be next, moving from being tall trees to wobbly Jell-O and eventually sleepy cats. At its heart, this is a celebration of the 'yes, and' spirit of childhood friendship. It models how a group of children can listen to one another's ideas and move through different moods together. For toddlers and preschoolers, it reinforces the joy of movement and the social bonds formed through shared pretend play. It is a lighthearted, visually bright guide to the magic of saying, 'What shall we play?'
