This Way, Charlie

A parent might reach for this book when their child is feeling lonely, struggling to connect with peers, or learning to understand differences in others, such as a disability. Based on a true story, this gentle book tells of the friendship between Jack, a grumpy goat, and Charlie, an elderly horse who has gone blind. Living at the same animal sanctuary but keeping to themselves, their lives change when a storm forces them together. Jack learns to guide Charlie, becoming his 'seeing-eye goat,' and in helping his new friend, he finds the connection he was missing. For children ages 4 to 8, it’s a quiet, powerful story about empathy, trust, and how friendship can help us navigate the world. It beautifully models how we can all find ways to support one another.