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Ages 4–7
Ages 8–11
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Books about navigating the sadness and change of a best friend moving away
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The Final Ashes
Emily Sharratt
For the teenager navigating the heavy transition from childhood to the responsibilities of adulthood while balancing per
Ages 11–15
Clarice Bean: Don't Look Now
Lauren Child
For the child grappling with the news that their closest friend is moving away, Clarice Bean provides a funny and honest
Ages 8–12
Full Circle
Cate Tiernan
For the teenager navigating the heavy weight of independence and the bittersweet reality of moving forward after a signi
Ages 12–17
Jelly Bean
Cynthia Lord
For the child who loves animals but cannot have a pet at home, this story explores how helping others can build confiden
Ages 6–9
Wild Willie and King Kyle Detectives
Barbara M. Joosse
For the child struggling with a best friend moving away, this story shows how imagination and new connections can help m
Ages 7–9
The Night Before Moving Day
Natasha Wing
For children facing the big transition of leaving their home, this rhythmic story helps process the busy logistics and b
Ages 3–5
One Silver Summer
Rachel Hickman
For the teen processing the heavy weight of loss while navigating the vulnerability of a first romance and the complexit
Ages 12–18
When We Married Gary
Anna Grossnickle Hines
For the child navigating a parent's remarriage, this story explores the tender process of welcoming a stepfather while k
Ages 4–8
Anna Is Still Here
Ida Vos
For the child who feels like an outsider after a major life change. Anna navigates the quiet, complex task of healing an
Ages 10–14
Forever Weird!
Anh Do
For the child grappling with the news that their best friend is moving far away. This funny, illustrated story helps nav
Ages 7–12
This Story Is for You
Greg Pizzoli
For children navigating the bittersweet feelings of separation or change. This gentle story reassures little ones that f
Ages 3–6
Come Back Soon
Judy Gardiner
For the child navigating the complex emotions of a family breakdown, this story provides a steady hand through the confu
Ages 10–14
Carly's Buck
C. S. Adler
For a child struggling with the heavy silence of loss, this story follows thirteen-year-old Carly as she finds comfort i
Ages 10–14
King Emmett the Second
Mary Stolz
For the child navigating the double challenge of losing a pet and moving to a new home. A gentle look at healing and fin
Ages 7–10
We Are All Made of Molecules
Susin Nielsen
For the teen navigating the messy blending of two very different families. It explores how to find your place when your
Ages 12–15
The Weight of the Stars
K. Ancrum
For the teen feeling the heavy pull of longing and the search for belonging, this story explores the beauty of finding a
Ages 14–18
Josie Bloom and the Emergency of Life
Susan Hill Long
For the child navigating the confusing waves of a parent leaving and the mystery of what makes a house feel like a home.
Ages 8–12
Laugh With the Moon
Shana Burg
For the child grappling with the loss of a parent or searching for their place in a world that suddenly feels foreign an
Ages 9–12
Love on the Net
Margaret Clark
For the teen navigating the ache of a long-distance relationship and the complications of staying connected through a sc
Ages 12–15
Dancing with an Alien
Mary Logue
For the teenager navigating the intense feelings of first love while weighing personal desires against the heavy burden
Ages 12–17
Tell Me Three Things
Julie Buxbaum
For the teenager navigating the heavy cloud of grief while trying to find a sense of belonging in a brand new, intimidat
Ages 14–18
Just Under the Clouds
Melissa Sarno
For the child grappling with housing instability or the loss of a parent, this moving story explores how to find a sense
Ages 8–12
Escape: One Day We Had to Run
Ming Chen, Wah Chen
For the teen processing the heavy reality of mortality or seeking to make every moment count. A profound look at how we
Ages 14–18
Anna Was Here
Jane Kurtz
For the child feeling like an outsider after a big move. This gentle story follows Anna as she navigates the transition
Ages 8–12
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