Sophie's Window by Holly Keller

32 p., Greenwillow, 2005.

Here's a story that both makes room for being little and celebrates being big when you're ready. Caruso, a little pigeon, doesn't feel ready to fly, but one night, a gust of wind carries him off the roof where he lives and onto another building's windowsill. Inside the window is Sophie, a dog. Sophie become's Caruso's friend and takes him home on her back. Although Caruso is relieved to be home, he misses Sophie. One day, he's ready to fly, and he goes straight to Sophie's house. They reunite joyfully, and look forward to seeing each other often. Illustrated with charming watercolors, this story allows children permission to be as little as they need to be, while showing how being big opens the door to the joys of friendship.

Ages: 3-7
Cultural Context: multicultural