Where's Buddy?

A parent might reach for this book when their child is grappling with the significant responsibility of looking after a sibling, especially one with a medical condition. It directly addresses the anxiety and fear that can accompany this role. The story follows Mike, whose younger brother Buddy, a diabetic, goes missing in the woods without his life-sustaining insulin. What follows is a tense, beat-the-clock mystery as Mike frantically searches for his brother, facing his own fears along the way. For children ages 7-10, this book is a powerful tool for building empathy, normalizing feelings of worry about family health, and modeling bravery and perseverance in a crisis.