A Pack for Summer

Reach for this book when your child is facing a season of transition, such as the departure of a best friend for summer camp or a family move that leaves them behind. It provides a comforting roadmap for navigating those first quiet days of loneliness when a child's usual 'pack' has vanished. The story follows a young girl who must find her own rhythm and discover new connections in her neighborhood after her closest friends leave for the summer. Appropriate for children ages 4 to 8, this story moves beyond simple sadness to explore the resilience required to build new social circles. It validates the sting of being left behind while gently nudging the reader toward the possibility of new friendships in unexpected places. Parents will appreciate how it normalizes the ebb and flow of social life, offering a mirror for children who feel temporary social isolation.