Harvey Comes Home

Reach for this book when your child is navigating feelings of loneliness, moving to a new place, or forming a relationship with an elderly relative. It is a gentle, dual-narrative story that bridges the gap between generations, showing how a lost West Highland Terrier brings together a lonely boy named Austin and a retirement home resident named Mr. Pickering. The story handles themes of memory loss and social anxiety with deep empathy. Parents will appreciate how it models kindness and patience without being overly sentimental. It is perfectly suited for children aged 8 to 12 who are developing a sense of responsibility and empathy for those in different stages of life. Through Harvey's journey, children learn that home is not just a place, but the people (and animals) who love us.