Families who loved Olive & Pekoe in Four Short Walks by Jacky Davis 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 struggling to navigate a friendship with someone who moves at a different pace, whether that is a sibling, a peer, or a pet. It is a gentle tool for teaching that friendship does not always require doing the exact same thing at the exact same intensity. Through four quiet adventures in a park, we meet Pekoe, a high-energy puppy, and Olive, a senior dog who prefers the slow lane. The stories highlight how empathy and patience allow these two very different personalities to enjoy the same space. It is an ideal choice for children ages 4 to 8 who are learning to regulate their own energy or who need to understand that being older or slower does not mean being less fun. The soft watercolor illustrations provide a calming backdrop for discussing social boundaries and the beauty of shared experiences.
