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Books about navigating the sadness and change of a best friend moving away
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My Life with the Walter Boys
Ali Novak
For the teenager grappling with the sudden loss of parents and the overwhelming challenge of finding their place in a ch
Ages 12–18
Betti on the High Wire
Lisa Railsback
For the child adjusting to a new family or home, this story explores the complicated feelings of leaving one life behind
Ages 8–12
iWanna Stay!
Laurie McElroy
For the child navigating family changes or trying to prove they are responsible enough for more independence. This story
Ages 8–12
Missing Rabbit
Roni Schotter
For children navigating life between two homes, this gentle story provides comfort and validates the big feelings that c
Ages 4–8
Rock Star
Kelly Starling Lyons
For the child feeling lonely after a best friend moves away or struggling to work in a group when their ideas are being
Ages 6–9
The Last Summer of Us
Maggie Harcourt
For the teenager navigating the heavy weight of family loss and the complicated shifts in long-time friendships during o
Ages 14–18
Forever, Again
Victoria Laurie
For the teen who feels an unexplainable pull toward history or local legends, this mystery explores how the past can ech
Ages 12–18
The Home I Leave Behind
Irina Sobrino Palet
For the child grappling with the news of global conflict or families navigating the difficult journey of starting over i
Ages 5–10
Weedflower
Cynthia Kadohata
For the child grappling with the unfairness of the world, this story of a girl in a WWII internment camp offers a path t
Ages 10–14
Sprout
Dale Peck
For the teenager navigating the heavy weight of loss while trying to figure out where they fit in a brand new place.
Ages 14–18
There's No Surf in Cleveland
Stephanie Jona Buehler
For the child struggling to accept a new home after divorce, follow Philip as he navigates the culture shock of moving f
Ages 8–12
Anything But Ordinary
Lara Avery
For the reader grappling with the feeling that the world has moved on without them. Bryce wakes from a five-year coma to
Ages 12–18
Blue Jasmine
Kashmira Sheth
For the child grappling with the ache of leaving family behind, this story follows twelve-year-old Seema as she navigate
Ages 8–12
Dawn's Family Feud
Ann M. Martin
For the child navigating the messy reality of blended families, step-siblings, and the pressure of making everyone get a
Ages 8–12
Neil Armstrong Is My Uncle and Other Lies Muscle Man McGinty Told Me
Nan Marino
For the child grappling with the frustration of a neighborhood 'tall-tale teller' while missing a best friend who moved
Ages 8–12
Hello Sunshine
Keezy Young
For the teen moving to a new home who feels out of place or is navigating the bittersweet sparks of a first romance whil
Ages 12–18
A Dream of Queens and Castles
Marion Dane Bauer
For the child struggling to adapt after a big move, this story explores how shared fantasies can provide a bridge betwee
Ages 9–12
Aquamarine
Alice Hoffman
For the child facing the bittersweet end of a friendship as they know it, this story captures the magic of one last summ
Ages 8–12
Alexander, Who's Not (Do You Hear Me? I Mean It!) Going to Move
Judith Viorst
For the child facing a big life change they didn't ask for. Alexander's relatable defiance helps kids process the frustr
Ages 4–8
Robot Dreams
Sara Varon
For the child learning to navigate the bittersweet reality of friendships that change, end, or evolve. A wordless guide
Ages 8–12
Maybe Tomorrow?
Charlotte Agell
For the child grappling with the heavy, invisible weight of grief or loss, whether it is the death of a pet or a friend
Ages 4–8
Jax Freeman and the Phantom Shriek
Kwame Mbalia
Sent to Chicago's Union Station, Jax Freeman is thrust into a secret world where kids summon ancestral magic. He must cl
Ages 10–14
Rise of the Earth Dragon
Tracey West
For the child who feels like the 'plain one' in a group of talented friends or needs a boost of confidence to discover t
Ages 6–9
Kristy and the Snobs
Ann M. Martin
For the child adjusting to a new neighborhood or the heartache of a pet getting older, Kristy's story offers a comfortin
Ages 8–12
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