McTavish Goes Wild

A parent might reach for this book when their child feels torn between different parts of themselves, like being shy in class but silly with family, or feeling like they don't quite fit in with a group. This charming chapter book follows McTavish, an exceptionally clever dog who, despite loving his comfortable life with the Peachey family, feels the ancestral pull of the wild. He sets off to join a wolf pack to explore his identity. The story gently explores themes of belonging, self-discovery, and the idea that you can be more than one thing at once. With its witty humor and short chapters, it's perfect for newly independent readers aged 7 to 9 who are navigating their own sense of self.