About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is grappling with the fallout of a major family transition, such as a move to a new environment or the tension of financial stress at home. It is particularly healing for children who feel isolated and find it easier to connect with animals than with the adults in their lives who are currently overwhelmed. Following Matt as he rescues an orphaned foal named Elvis, the story explores how the chaos of a new pet can both expose and eventually bridge the cracks in a family's foundation. Set against a backdrop of rural hardship, it offers a realistic but ultimately hopeful look at how families can fall apart and find ways to piece themselves back together. Parents will appreciate the honest depiction of emotional resilience and the validating message that it is okay for families to struggle during times of change.
