Books Like Buddy
Families who loved Buddy by Ellen Miles often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Families who loved Buddy by Ellen Miles often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when your child is begging for a pet, or if they are navigating the bittersweet emotions of a transition like moving or saying goodbye to a friend. It provides a gentle framework for understanding that loving something sometimes means doing what is best for them, even if it is hard for us. This story follows the Bean family as they foster Buddy, a fluffy puppy who needs a special kind of home. As part of The Puppy Place series, this book is perfectly calibrated for the 7 to 10 year old reader. It balances the excitement of a new animal with the real world responsibilities of caretaking. Parents will appreciate how it models empathy and thoughtful decision making without being overly sentimental. It is an ideal choice for building emotional intelligence and discussing the concept of 'forever homes' in various contexts.
