Buttermilk Hill

Reach for this book when your child is processing a major family shift, such as divorce or a move, and needs a quiet space to navigate their evolving identity. Set in the 1970s, it follows ten year old Piper as her world is upended by her parents' separation. Instead of a messy drama, this is a thoughtful exploration of how a child finds their own voice when the adults around them are struggling to find theirs. Through poetry and a growing sense of self-reliance, Piper learns that while she cannot control her parents' choices, she can control her own story. It is a gentle, realistic, and deeply comforting read for children aged 9 to 12 who are learning to balance love for their family with their own need for independence.