Mio, My Son

Reach for this book when your child feels invisible, misunderstood, or expresses a deep longing for a sense of belonging. It is a profound choice for children in foster care or adoptive families who are processing feelings of being unwanted. This lyrical, classic fantasy follows Bo, a lonely foster boy in Sweden, who is whisked away to a magical kingdom where he discovers he is actually Prince Mio, the beloved son of a king. While the story contains high stakes and a battle against a cruel knight, its heartbeat is the emotional healing of a child finding his true home. It is best suited for ages 8 to 12 as a read-aloud or independent journey into themes of bravery and the transformative power of love.