Inspired by a real animal friendship at the Wild Heart Ranch Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Center in Oklahoma, this picture book describes the challenging friendship between Jack, a goat, and Charlie, a horse. Jack likes his own space until Charlie arrives one day. Jack discovers Charlie is progressively growing blind, and they each realize they can change their attitudes as they find ways to help and protect each other.

Charles Santoso creates soft illustrations that set the mood, including how dark things are growing for Charlie. Author’s note describes the rescue center. I’m not sure why the cover shows the title in lowercase letters.

The author reads this book on her website: https://www.caronlevis.com/

Dig out a space on your animal-lovers’ shelves right after you dig out a tissue!

Reviewed by Lynn Mayer, Retired Librarian, Old Town Elementary School, Old Town