There's Always Room - by Amanda McGonigle & Abigail Kleber (Paperback)

About the Book

A magical couch stretches to welcome every new animal friend, no matter their shape or size. This cozy tale shows that with open hearts, there is always space for one more. A gentle and playful story of inclusion, community and belonging.

Book Synopsis

Bring home a story that wraps children in warmth, wonder, and belonging. There's Always Room invites young readers onto a magical couch that stretches and grows with every new guest, making space for kittens of every shape, size, and background-and then even more feathered and furry friends. With each arrival, the story gently shows that everyone is welcome and that our differences make the world brighter.

Perfect for bedtime, classroom read-alouds, and quiet moments together, this charming children's book helps kids see kindness in action. As the couch expands, so do the hearts of the friends gathered on it, creating a joyful lesson in inclusion, empathy, and welcoming others.

• Celebrates inclusivity: Encourages children to embrace differences and make room for others.
• Builds empathy: Helps young readers understand the value of kindness, acceptance, and friendship.
• Engaging and imaginative: A magical couch and a growing group of animal friends create a playful, memorable reading experience.
• Perfect for shared reading: Ideal for parents, teachers, counselors, and librarians looking for meaningful children's books about belonging.
• Gentle social-emotional learning: Supports conversations about community, compassion, and welcoming strangers.

Filled with cozy imagery and a heartfelt message, There's Always Room fits naturally into daily family routines and classroom story time. Children will delight in each new friend who joins the couch, while adults will appreciate the book's simple, powerful reminder: there is always space for kindness.

Add There's Always Room to your home or classroom library and share a story that helps children feel seen, valued, and welcome. A tender, uplifting book that celebrates friendship, diversity, and the joy of making room for everyone.

Proceeds from this book will be shared with groups and organizations on the front lines, protecting their communities from the harmful policies of the current administration.

Review Quotes

"What Amanda and her daughter have created here is more than a story, it is a reflection of who they are. Thoughtful. Generous. Open-hearted in a way that feels both rare and necessary. They are the kind of people who don't just talk about making space, they make it, every day, in the way they live and love and move through this world.

I have seen that in them. I have felt it. And I admire it more than I can put into words.

This book carries that same spirit ... a quiet, steady belief that we can build something better, something softer, something more human - not by grand gestures, but by small, intentional acts of care. A couch that keeps growing. A circle that never closes. A world that expands, one open seat at a time."

Robert Arnold, Author, Defiance 'til Death