Books Like Home in the Sky
Families who loved Home in the Sky by Jeannie Baker 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 Home in the Sky by Jeannie Baker often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
A parent might reach for this book when helping a child understand empathy, especially the idea that loving something can mean letting it go. Home in the Sky tells the gentle story of a homing pigeon who gets lost in a storm and is found by a lonely boy living in a high-rise. The boy cares for the bird, but must grapple with his desire to keep a new friend versus the bird’s deep need to return to its own home. This visually stunning book, with its unique collage art, is perfect for ages 4 to 8. It opens a quiet, thoughtful conversation about freedom, belonging, and the kindness of putting another’s needs before your own.
