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Books about navigating the sadness and change of a best friend moving away
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Friedrich
Hans Peter Richter
For the child grappling with the reality of injustice. This historical novel helps families discuss how small changes in
Ages 10–15
Pete the Cat and the New Guy
James Dean, Kimberly Dean
For the child feeling like they don't fit in or the friend wondering how to include someone new who seems very different
Ages 4–8
Growing Wings
Laurel Winter
For the child feeling like an outsider due to physical changes or hidden secrets, this story follows a girl's journey to
Ages 10–14
Boy and the Elephant, The
Freya Blackwood
For the quiet child who feels more comfortable in the company of nature and imagination than the noise of a busy city.
Ages 3–7
Geraldine
Elizabeth Lilly
For the child who feels like they stick out in a crowd: a heartwarming look at finding your footing and a true friend wh
Ages 4–8
Giant Giant
Dylan Hewitt
For the child venturing out on their own for the first time, needing to find their unique spark and place in a big, busy
Ages 8–12
Killers of the Dawn
Darren Shan
For the teen facing high-stakes pressure and difficult sacrifices. This intense chapter explores loyalty and bravery whe
Ages 12–17
Strays Like Us
Cecilia Galante
For the child navigating the complex emotions of foster care, or any young reader learning that family is defined by lov
Ages 8–12
48 Shades of Brown
Nick Earls
For the teen navigating the awkward transition to adulthood while living away from home for the first time.
Ages 14–18
Zen and the Art of Faking It
Jordan Sonnenblick
For the child who reinvents themselves to fit in, this witty story explores the weight of secrets and the search for a t
Ages 11–14
A Season of Gifts
Richard Peck
For the child adjusting to a new town or feeling like an outsider, this witty story shows how an unexpected neighbor can
Ages 9–13
California Girls!
Ann M. Martin
For the girl navigating the shift from childhood to the teenage years while trying to stay connected to her sisters duri
Ages 8–12
A Chalet Girl from Kenya
Elinor M. Brent-Dyer
For the child feeling like an outsider in a new environment, this story of a girl joining a legendary boarding school of
Ages 10–15
The Baby-sitters Remember
Ann M. Martin
For the middle-grade reader who loves looking back on how far they have come. These nostalgic stories explore the childh
Ages 8–12
Outside, Inside
LeUyen Pham
For the child who remembers when the world went quiet. A gentle way to process the collective experience of staying insi
Ages 3–8
Secret Gardens
David Belbin
For the teenager navigating the fear of displacement and the search for safety. Aazim's journey explores the invisible l
Ages 12–16
Friends
Helme Heine
For the child who loves their playmates but needs a gentle reminder that even best friends have to say goodbye at the en
Ages 3–7
Close to Famous
Joan Bauer
For the child who needs to know that hard beginnings can lead to sweet futures. A young girl uses her passion for baking
Ages 10–14
Remembrance
Theresa Breslin
For the teenager grappling with the weight of global events or questioning the true meaning of bravery and sacrifice in
Ages 12–18
Marisol
Gary Soto
For the child struggling to adapt to a new home, this story explores how to carry your passions and cultural identity wi
Ages 8–12
Just What to Do
Kyle Lukoff
For the child who wants to help a friend through a difficult time but feels unsure of what to say or do.
Ages 4–8
The Lonely Chair
P.G. Shriver
For the child who feels overlooked or outgrown, this gentle story shows that everyone has a place where they truly belon
Ages 3–7
Dream Friends
You Byun
For the shy child who feels most at home in their own imagination and is navigating the quiet nerves of making a real fr
Ages 3–7
Summer's Edge
Dana Mele
For teens grappling with the weight of shared secrets and the long shadow of loss after a tragedy changes a friend group
Ages 14–18
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