Books like Me too!

A gentle, humorous exploration of the universal childhood frustration of a tagalong sibling who just wants to do everything you do. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Me too!.

playful
cozy
mildly chaotic
warm

01
Little Critter's bedtime storybook
Mercer Mayer
A cozy, story-within-a-story experience that gently guides fussy minds toward a peaceful slumber.
Shares:
- playful
- cozy
- gentle
02
Just Me and My Little Brother
Mercer Mayer
A sweet, funny exploration of a child's grand expectations for a new sibling clashing with the sleepy reality of a newborn.
Shares:
- playful
- cozy
- warm
- humorous
03
Hiroko makes the team
Crennan Ray
A gentle, relatable exploration of sibling rivalry that culminates in the warm glow of earned respect.
Shares:
- gentle
- sibling dynamics
04
A baby sister for Frances
Russell Hoban
A warm, gently humorous portrait of the pouty, complicated feelings that accompany a shifting family dynamic.
Shares:
- cozy
- gentle
- unconditional love
05
Knuffle Bunny too
Mo Willems
A hilarious, high-stakes exploration of toddler drama and the fierce love of a favorite toy.
Shares:
- playful
06
Boss for a Day
Tomie dePaola
A warm, relatable exploration of sibling rivalry and the delicate art of taking turns.
Shares:
- playful
- cozy
- warm
- gentle
07
Berenstain Bears Get in a Fight
Stan Berenstain and Jan Berenstain
A gentle, familiar exploration of the sudden storms of childhood anger and the comforting sunshine of making up.
Shares:
- cozy
- gentle
- unconditional love
08
Best friends for Frances
Russell Hoban
A cozy, sun-dappled exploration of childhood boundaries, sibling solidarity, and the undeniable persuasive power of a really good picnic.
Shares:
- playful
- cozy
- gentle
09
Sheila Rae, the Brave
Kevin Henkes
A gentle, playful exploration of sibling dynamics and the surprising places courage can hide.
Shares:
- playful
- cozy
- gentle
- sibling dynamics
10
Harris and Me
Gary Paulsen · 1993
A laugh-out-loud, mud-splattered ode to the wild freedom of a rural summer and the healing power of found family.
Shares:
- warm
- affectionate
11
Sisters
Raina Telgemeier
A funny, deeply relatable ride through the cramped quarters of a family road trip and the even tighter confines of sisterhood.
Shares:
- cozy
- warm
- exasperated
- humorous
12
Soupy Saturdays
Judy Blume · 2007
A warm, playful exploration of the everyday bickering and underlying bond between a brother and sister.
Shares:
- playful
- cozy
- humorous

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