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Books about navigating the sadness and change of a best friend moving away
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Life, After
Sarah Darer Littman
For the teen processing a major life change or the lingering effects of a scary event while trying to find where they fi
Ages 12–17
Eddie's Moving Day
Janet Deering
For the child feeling nervous about leaving their familiar home. This gentle story helps little ones process the big emo
Ages 3–6
Teddy Bear, The
David McPhail
For the child learning to see the world through someone else's eyes, this gentle story explores the power of letting go
Ages 4–8
Hello Now
Jenny Valentine
For the teen processing the intensity of first love while navigating the heavy weight of loss and the mystery of time.
Ages 14–18
The Elephant in the Room
Holly Goldberg Sloan
For the child feeling the weight of a family member's absence or struggling with a world that feels unfair. A story abou
Ages 8–12
Friends Are Friends, Forever
Dane Liu
For the child facing a big move or saying goodbye to a best friend. A tender look at how cultural traditions and old bon
Ages 4–8
My Diary from Here to There
Amada Irma Pérez
For the child feeling nervous about a big move or leaving loved ones behind, this diary follows Amada's emotional journe
Ages 6–10
With Love, Miss Americanah
Jane Igharo
For the teenager navigating the weight of a parent's expectations while processing the loss of a father and the challeng
Ages 12–18
Everything Naomi Loved
Katie Yamasaki, Ian Lendler
For the child feeling overwhelmed by changes in their neighborhood or the loss of familiar places, this story offers a c
Ages 4–8
Dawn's Book
Ann M. Martin
For the child navigating a major move or a changing family dynamic, Dawn's reflections offer comfort in finding where yo
Ages 8–12
Goldie and Garth
Joyce Mitchell
For the child wondering if friendship can survive a big change. This sweet tale of two talking flowers explores the hope
Ages 7–9
Missing Girls
Lois Metzger
For the child navigating the heavy silence of grief or the feeling of being an outsider while trying to find where they
Ages 10–14
City Light
Harry Mazer
For the teenager grappling with their first major heartbreak and trying to figure out who they are when their high schoo
Ages 12–17
Howard
James Stevenson
For the child who feels like an outsider or has missed out on a big group event. Howard the duck finds friendship and ho
Ages 4–8
When a Friend Needs a Friend
Roozeboos
For children who feel overwhelmed by sadness or 'the blues' and need to know that being alone is okay while they process
Ages 3–7
No Friends
James Stevenson
For the child who feels like the odd one out or is struggling to find their place. This story offers a whimsical, humoro
Ages 4–8
One Smooth Move
Matt Christopher
For the child adjusting to a new home or neighborhood, this story shows how a shared hobby can turn a lonely move into a
Ages 7–10
He Forgot to Say Goodbye
Benjamin Alire Sáenz
For the teenager navigating the heavy silence of a father's absence and looking for a friend who truly understands the w
Ages 14–18
Holes in the Sky
Patricia Polacco
For the child navigating the deep sadness of losing a grandparent and the disorientation of moving to a new, unfamiliar
Ages 6–10
The Last Fifth Grade of Emerson Elementary
Laura Shovan
For the child facing a major life change or the end of a school year, this story explores how a community finds its voic
Ages 8–12
Walking with Miss Millie
Tamara Bundy
For the child struggling with a big move or feeling out of place. This story uses a gentle friendship to explore overcom
Ages 8–12
You Are Here
Jennifer E. Smith
For the teenager grappling with the weight of family secrets and the bittersweet realization that childhood friendships
Ages 12–18
Breadcrumbs
Anne Ursu
For the child who feels like they are losing their best friend to the confusing changes of growing up and needs to find
Ages 8–12
Cold in Summer
Tracy Barrett
For the child feeling like an outsider in a new town, this ghostly mystery explores how connecting with the past can hel
Ages 8–12
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