Books Like Safe Crossing
Families who loved Safe Crossing by Kari Percival 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 Safe Crossing by Kari Percival 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 expresses a deep concern for animals or a desire to fix a problem they see in the world. It is the perfect tool for moving beyond the feeling of helplessness toward the empowering reality of community action. The story follows a young citizen scientist who notices that migrating frogs and salamanders are in danger when crossing local roads. Rather than just watching, she organizes a team, presents a solution to her City Council, and coordinates with experts to build a wildlife tunnel. This book is a masterclass in civic participation for the 4 to 8 year old set. It beautifully balances empathy for tiny creatures with the practical, step by step process of local government. Parents will appreciate how it validates a child's agency while teaching them that big changes require teamwork, patience, and talking to different kinds of professionals. It turns a simple nature observation into a lesson on leadership and environmental stewardship.
