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Some Days He Growled
Nicole Kimball Ostrowski
A gentle introduction to identifying the cycle of mistreatment and manipulation in relationships, helping children recog
Ages 5–10
The Wispy Woodle Tales
Jeanne Bewley
For the child adjusting to a new environment or looking for where they belong. These whimsical stories help kids process
Ages 7–11
I Love You, Blue Kangaroo!
Emma Chichester Clark
For the child feeling a little insecure as their world grows, this gentle story reassures them that new things don't cha
Ages 2–5
Is It Enough to Be ME?
Alisa Skliar
For the child who feels like an outsider or tries to hide their true self to fit in. A gentle guide for navigating the f
Ages 5–9
Me and Mr. Mah
Andrea Spalding
For the child struggling to settle into a new home after a move or family separation. This story shows how gardening and
Ages 5–9
Arrival
Tajirul Sk
For the teen who feels like their emotions and individuality are out of place in a world that demands perfect, robotic e
Ages 12–18
Dinosaur Blue: The Gifts Book
Salba Dos
For the child starting at a new school or moving to a new neighborhood who needs help understanding how to make true fri
Ages 3–7
Great Gilly Hopkins, The
Katherine Paterson
For the child who uses a tough exterior to protect a lonely heart, this classic story explores the messy path toward fin
Ages 10–14
Kira-Kira
Cynthia Kadohata
For the child navigating the complex emotions of a sibling's serious illness, this story finds beauty and 'glittering' h
Ages 10–14
Breaking Point
Alex Flinn
For the teen feeling like an outsider who must navigate the treacherous social hierarchy and peer pressure of a high-sta
Ages 13–17
Baseball Grit
Michael Willis
For the young athlete struggling with game day nerves or a big life change, this story offers a practical mental toolkit
Ages 8–12
Divorce
Fred Rogers
For the child navigating the big changes of a family breakup, Mister Rogers provides gentle reassurance that they are st
Ages 3–7
The Girl with the Silver Eyes
Willo Davis Roberts
For the child who feels like an outsider because they think differently or have a hidden talent that others find intimid
Ages 8–12
Ahmed Aziz's Epic Year
Nina Hamza
For the child navigating a big move or a family member's illness while trying to find where they fit in a new, unfamilia
Ages 8–12
7 Days of Seven
D. B. McNicol
For the child navigating complex feelings like the loss of a friend or bullying through the lens of whimsical, magical a
Ages 8–12
The Secret Doors of Cannondale
Stephanie Brick
For the child who feels like a permanent outsider, this story of a lonely girl in a mysterious new home offers hope that
Ages 8–12
The Space Between Lost and Found
Sandy Stark-McGinnis
For the child grappling with a parent's changing memory or health, this story explores finding moments of joy amidst the
Ages 8–12
A Ball for Daisy
Chris Raschka
For the child who has lost a favorite toy and needs to know that their big feelings are okay and that hope eventually re
Ages 3–7
Al Capone Does My Shirts
Gennifer Choldenko
For the sibling navigating the weight of family responsibility and the desire to fit in while caring for a sister who se
Ages 10–14
Avalon High
Meg Cabot
For the teen navigating the social hierarchy of a new school while discovering that their new friends might be modern-da
Ages 12–16
Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe
Benjamin Alire Sáenz
For the teenager navigating the quiet ache of loneliness or the confusion of first love while searching for their place
Ages 14–18
We Made It All Up
Margot Harrison
For the teenager navigating the blurry line between digital fantasy and reality while searching for belonging in a commu
Ages 14–18
Chike and the River
Chinua Achebe
For the child navigating a big move or longing for independence, this classic story follows Chike as he trades village l
Ages 8–12
Clifford Grows Up
Norman Bridwell
For the child who feels small in a big world, this classic tale explores how love can make someone grow bigger than anyo
Ages 3–6
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