Grasshopper Summer

Reach for this book when your child is facing a significant life transition, such as a cross-country move or a loss of financial stability, and feels resentful or fearful of the unknown. Grasshopper Summer tells the story of Sam, whose family leaves their comfortable Kentucky home for a sod house in the Dakota Territory in 1874. It is a realistic, historically grounded look at the grit required to start over. ThroughSam's eyes, parents can explore themes of family unity, the unpredictability of nature, and the resilience needed to survive a literal plague of locusts. It is an ideal pick for ages 8 to 12, offering a mirror for children who feel like their world has been uprooted and providing a comforting reminder that families can withstand even the harshest seasons together.