About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is feeling like an outsider or struggling to find their 'place' in a new environment, such as a new school or neighborhood. This lighthearted space adventure follows Captain Hog and his quirky animal crew as they travel through the galaxy in search of a perfect home. While it appears to be a silly sci-fi romp, it subtly touches on the emotional importance of belonging and the resilience required to keep looking until you find where you fit in. It is a wonderful choice for children ages 4 to 8 who enjoy humor and imaginative world-building. Parents will appreciate how the story uses a high-stakes space mission to model teamwork and the idea that the 'perfect' place is often defined by the friends you have beside you.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book is entirely secular and metaphorical. It deals with the feeling of displacement and the search for a home in a whimsical way. There is no heavy trauma: the resolution is purely hopeful and celebratory.
