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Books about navigating the sadness and change of a best friend moving away
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Where I Live
Eileen Spinelli
For the child struggling with the transition of a family move or the sadness of leaving a best friend behind.
Ages 8–12
Mennyms Alive
Sylvia Waugh
For the child grappling with big changes or endings, this final series entry explores identity, mortality, and the beaut
Ages 9–12
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
Words in Deep Blue
Cath Crowley
For the teenager navigating the heavy waves of grief or the ache of a first love that went unspoken. A beautiful look at
Ages 14–18
The Big Crunch
Pete Hautman
For the teenager navigating the bittersweet reality of a first love that they know must end when their families move awa
Ages 14–18
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
How to Say Goodbye in Robot
Natalie Standiford
For the teen who feels like an outsider or prefers a protective shell, this story explores the deep, platonic bond betwe
Ages 13–18
What Have You Lost?
Naomi Shihab Nye
For the teenager grappling with big changes, this diverse poetry collection explores the many faces of loss, from mispla
Ages 12–18
Always and Forever Friends
C.S. Adler
For the child feeling the ache of a best friend moving away and the social pressure of finding someone new to fill that
Ages 9–12
Home Is East
Many Ly
For the child grappling with a parent's sudden absence and the disorientation of a cross-country move.
Ages 8–12
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
Orange for the Sunsets
Tina Athaide
For the child navigating a world that feels increasingly divided. This moving story explores how two best friends mainta
Ages 8–12
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
A Summer to Stay
Michelle Ruoff
For the child navigating a sudden family change or a parent's health journey. Sam's summer on a hidden island explores t
Ages 8–12
Moonpie and Ivy
Barbara O'Connor
For the child grappling with feelings of rejection after a parent leaves, this story explores finding a sense of belongi
Ages 8–12
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
The Trouble with Donovan Croft
Bernard Ashley
For a child struggling with big changes or emotional silence. A sensitive look at a boy who stops speaking after being p
Ages 9–13
My Last Best Friend
Julie Bowe
For the child who has closed their heart after a best friend moved away and isn't sure they want to risk making a new on
Ages 8–12
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
I Am Susannah
Libby Gleeson
For the child feeling left behind as a best friend moves away, this story navigates the ache of loneliness and the coura
Ages 10–14
The Ghostkeeper
Johanna Taylor
For the child navigating a big move or feeling invisible in a new place, this story uses a supernatural lens to explore
Ages 8–12
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