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5,021 books found
Wait Till Helen Comes
Mary Downing Hahn
For siblings navigating the rocky transition of a blended family and those who love a chilling mystery that explores gri
Ages 9–12
The Queen's Thief #2
The Queen of Attolia
Megan Whalen Turner
Eugenides the thief must pull off his most daring feat yet: stealing a queen and securing peace for his mountain country
Ages 12–18
Bluebird Summer
Deborah Hopkinson
For children processing the loss of a grandparent, this story shows how nurturing a garden and caring for wildlife can h
Ages 4–8
The House on the Hill
Mildred Masters
Ten-year-old Jenny spends a quiet summer with her father, daydreaming about the secrets and lives hidden inside the gran
Ages 8–12
Alvin
What Alvin Wanted
Holly Keller
Libby and Sam try every toy and trick to cheer up baby Alvin, only to realize that what he needs isn't something they ca
Ages 3–6
Amber Was Brave, Essie Was Smart
Vera B. Williams
For children navigating the complex emotions of a parent's absence, this moving verse novel explores how two sisters lea
Ages 7–11
Four Perfect Pebbles: A Holocaust Story
Lila Perl, Marion Blumenthal Lazan
Marion Blumenthal Lazan shares her harrowing childhood experiences, surviving six years in Nazi concentration camps with
Ages 4–11
Harry #3
Harry's Mom
Barbara Ann Porte
Harry gathers stories from his family to learn about the brave, wonderful mother he lost when he was just a baby.
Ages 6–9
Liza's Blue Moon
Diane Stevens
Thirteen-year-old Liza finds her voice as a writer while navigating the quiet tensions of her parents' marriage and the
Ages 10–14
Living with a Parent Who... #1
Living with a Parent who Drinks Too Much
Judith S. Seixas
For children whose lives are impacted by a parent's drinking, this book explains alcoholism and offers coping strategies
Ages 9–14
The Night After Christmas
James Stevenson
For children processing the bittersweet end of a holiday or feeling the sting of being left out, this gentle story follo
Ages 4–8
Dorothy #2
Dorothy's Darkest Days
Judith Caseley
Dorothy’s busy home life with her brothers and sister feels secure until a tragedy at school changes everything and she
Ages 8–12
The Two of Them
Aliki
A tender bond between a grandfather and granddaughter grows through the years, following their shared life from her very
Ages 4–8
Stotan!
Chris Crutcher
Four swimmers face a brutal four-hour-a-day training test. Stotan Week pushes their bodies to the limit and forces them
Ages 13–18
The Goodbye Summer
Crosby Bonsall
Saying goodbye is the hardest thing for Allie to do, but a wise neighbor helps her realize that the best memories stay i
Ages 8–12
One More Wednesday
Malika Doray
Deeply tender moments fill this story of a little animal who honors his grandmother's memory while asking his mother hon
Ages 3–7
The Cuckoo's Child
Suzanne Freeman
Eleven-year-old Mia clings to a fierce hope that her parents are still alive, even after their boat is lost in the vast
Ages 9–12
Praying to A.L.
Judith Caseley
Thirteen-year-old Sierra navigates the loss of her father by holding close their shared love for history and the life of
Ages 10–14
Bird Lake Moon
Kevin Henkes
For the child navigating the quiet, heavy changes of a family transition. This gentle story explores how two boys heal f
Ages 8–12
When Summer Ends
Susi Gregg Fowler
Saying goodbye to summer is hard, but a young girl finds comfort in the cozy magic and new adventures that arrive with t
Ages 3–7
Goodbye, Max
Holly Keller
Ben feels a heavy weight of anger and sadness after his dog Max dies, making it impossible for him to welcome the new pu
Ages 4–8
We Are Best Friends
Aliki
Saying goodbye is hard when Peter moves away, but Robert finds that his heart has enough room for new friends and old on
Ages 4–8
The Big Hello
Janet Schulman
Moving to California is a big change, but a little girl finds comfort in her favorite doll as she begins to navigate her
Ages 5–8
The Sledding Hill
Chris Crutcher
For a child processing deep grief or facing community challenges, this story offers a poignant look at loss, loyalty, an
Ages 12–16
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