Little Joe and the Big City by Mike Darcy

Sometimes new friends start as strangers... It’s finally time to visit Anna’s auntie and uncle! But what happens when Little Joe gets lost in a big city? When it starts to get dark, will he finally find his way home or spend the night in a strange new place? Can he comfort an unexpected companion and maybe even find her a new home? This heartfelt animal story explores the meaning of grief, depression, loneliness, and adoption with a child-friendly approach and a happy ending. It’s the perfect book to explain new beginnings, adoption, and how losing a loved one is never the end of the story—encouraging problem-solving, compassion, kindness, and family bonding. Join Little Joe as he leaves the farm and learns to find his way in the Big City

Picture Book • Children’s Fiction • Children’s Fiction/Animals • Children’s Fiction/Bedtime • Children’s Fiction/Picture Books