Amos & Boris

Reach for this book when your child is grappling with a move, a graduation, or the realization that some of the most meaningful people in their lives are very different from them. It is a sophisticated yet gentle exploration of how soul-mates can exist in different forms and how true devotion remains even when friends must live apart. Through the story of Amos the mouse and Boris the whale, children encounter themes of mutual rescue and the beauty of interdependence. William Steig's elevated vocabulary and philosophical tone make this an ideal choice for parents who want to honor their child's emotional intelligence. It offers profound comfort by validating that even if a friendship is brief or ends in a goodbye, its impact is permanent.