Leila and the Blue Fox

Reach for this book when your child is grappling with the emotional distance of a parent or the feeling of being an outsider in their own home. It is a perfect choice for middle grade readers who need to see that even the most fractured bonds can find a path toward healing and that moving forward does not mean forgetting the past. The story follows twelve year old Leila as she joins her estranged scientist mother on a high stakes expedition to track a wild fox across the Arctic. Beyond the thrilling survival adventure, the book explores the deep ache of the immigrant experience and the struggle to find where one truly belongs. It is a visually stunning and emotionally resonant tale that validates a child's right to feel angry, lonely, and hopeful all at once.