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Books about navigating the sadness and change of a best friend moving away
— 522 books
A Box of Friends
Pam Muñoz Ryan
For the child struggling to say goodbye to a former home or neighborhood, this story shows how keeping memories close ca
Ages 4–8
Once Upon My Dads' Divorce
Seamus Kirst
For children navigating the transition of a divorce, this gentle story reassures them that while parents' homes may chan
Ages 4–8
Rosa's Song
Helena Ku Rhee
For the child struggling with the quiet emptiness left behind after a best friend moves away. A gentle story about keepi
Ages 4–8
Kai's Parents are Getting a Divorce
Melissa Anne Smith
For the child processing the news that their parents are separating. This gentle story helps kids navigate the complex f
Ages 3–8
Billy Says... Series
Joanne Alper
For children in foster care or kinship placements, this therapeutic series helps little ones voice the complex feelings
Ages 3–10
Best Friends Forever
Beverly Patt
For the child navigating the heartache of a close friend moving away. This story captures the resilience needed to maint
Ages 7–10
Mitchell Is Moving
Marjorie Weinman Sharmat
For the child who is feeling both excited and nervous about a big change: this gentle story explores the bittersweet rea
Ages 4–8
Adventures with Waffles
Maria Parr
For the child navigating the highs of a wild childhood friendship and the lows of saying goodbye to a loved one or a nei
Ages 7–12
The Big Hello
Janet Schulman
For the child feeling lonely in a new neighborhood or processing the stress of a big move. A gentle story about finding
Ages 5–8
We Are Best Friends
Aliki
For the child who is hurting after a best friend moves away. This gentle story validates the pain of saying goodbye whil
Ages 4–8
The Long Ride Home
Stephanie Graegin
For the child grappling with the quiet ache of a friend moving away, this story offers a gentle space to process the tra
Ages 4–8
The Girl with the Parrot on Her Head
Daisy Hirst
For the child feeling lonely and angry after a best friend moves away, this story finds hope in new connections and crea
Ages 3–7
Lonely Lula Cat
Joseph Slate
For the child who misses friends who have moved away. Lula Cat learns that while old friends are special, new friendship
Ages 3–7
Mallory on the Move
Laurie Friedman
For the child who is nervous about leaving their home and friends behind for a new neighborhood.
Ages 7–10
Life Without Nico
Andrea Maturana
For the child who feels a heavy emptiness after a best friend moves away, this gentle story shows how life eventually gr
Ages 4–8
My Life in Pictures
Deborah Zemke
For the child coping with a best friend moving away, this story shows how art and imagination can help navigate loneline
Ages 7–10
Somewhere New
NZinga Dee
For the child feeling nervous about leaving their old bedroom or neighborhood behind, this book helps little ones proces
Ages 3–6
Two Cool Coyotes
Jillian Lund
For the child feeling the ache of a best friend moving away, this gentle story shows that while nobody can replace an ol
Ages 4–8
The Invisible String
Patrice Karst
For children struggling with separation anxiety, the loss of a loved one, or simply missing someone, this book provides
Ages 3–8
Amber Brown Goes Fourth
Paula Danziger
For the child navigating the messy emotions of a best friend moving away and parents living in two different houses.
Ages 7–10
The Boy and the Bear
Tracey Corderoy
For the child learning that friendship doesn't always look like they expected, or the little one missing a friend who is
Ages 3–7
Before I Leave
Jessixa Bagley
When a hedgehog's family announces a big move, she and her best friend, an anteater, try to pretend nothing is changing.
Ages 4–11
Chicken and Cat
Sara Varon
For the child who feels overwhelmed by the noise of the city or struggles to adjust to a new, busy environment.
Ages 3–7
Amelia Bedelia Makes a Friend
Herman Parish
For the child feeling lonely after a best friend moves away, this story offers hope and literal-minded laughs as Amelia
Ages 4–8
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