About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is grappling with what it means to belong, especially in non-traditional family structures or new social environments. It is a powerful tool for children who feel like outsiders or those adjusting to a foster or adoptive home. Through the real-life lens of an abandoned fawn and a welcoming Great Dane, the story illustrates that family is defined by care rather than biology. This gentle nonfiction account uses stunning photography to document the bond between Kate and Pippin. It explores themes of empathy, loyalty, and the instinctive drive to nurture. Ideal for preschoolers and early elementary students, it provides a soothing, factual foundation for discussing how we can find comfort in unexpected places and how being different doesn't prevent us from being loved.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book begins with abandonment (the fawn is left alone), which is handled directly but gently as a part of nature. There is no violence shown. The resolution is hopeful and realistic, acknowledging that Pippin belongs in the wild but maintains her emotional connection to her canine protector.
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