Here Comes Thursday

Reach for this book when your child is facing a transition, such as moving to a new neighborhood or starting a new school, and feels like an outsider looking for a place to land. It is a gentle, whimsical story about Thursday, a mouse who escapes from a research laboratory and finds himself adopted by a large, eccentric family of mice living in an organ loft. The book explores themes of belonging, the meaning of family, and the kindness of strangers in a way that feels safe and comforting. Written by Michael Bond, the creator of Paddington Bear, this story carries that same sense of warmth and understated humor. It is perfectly suited for children aged 7 to 10 as a read-aloud or an independent chapter book. Parents will appreciate how it models hospitality and the idea that family is defined by who takes you in and cares for you, making it an excellent choice for fostering empathy and a sense of security during times of change.