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Books about navigating the sadness and change of a best friend moving away
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Harriet the Spy
Louise Fitzhugh
For the child who observes the world a little too closely and needs help navigating the fallout when their private thoug
Ages 8–12
Alibi Junior High
Greg Logsted
For the teen who feels like an outsider or has lived a life that doesn't fit in, Cody's transition from global espionage
Ages 10–14
Noddy Goes to Toyland
Enid Blyton
For the child seeking a sense of belonging and the courage to start over in a new place where they can truly be themselv
Ages 3–7
Good-bye, Bear
Jane Chapman
For the child grappling with the loss of a loved one. A gentle exploration of how memories help us heal when a dear frie
Ages 3–7
Bambino the Clown
Georges Schreiber
For the child who has lost a cherished possession and needs a reminder that joy can still be found through laughter and
Ages 4–8
New Neighbor
Hatla-Ong Vongsavanthong
For the child feeling lonely or out of place after a family move. This story gently addresses the anxiety of being the n
Ages 3–7
Four Feet, Two Sandals
Karen Lynn Williams, Khadra Mohammed
For the child curious about life in different parts of the world or learning about the power of sharing when resources a
Ages 7–10
Melrose and Croc
written and ill. by Emma Chichester Clark
For the child who feels like an outsider and is looking for a kindred spirit. This gentle story explores how an unlikely
Ages 3–7
Butterfly Park
Elly MacKay
For the child adjusting to a new home and searching for a sense of belonging. This story shows how taking initiative and
Ages 3–7
Junonia
Kevin Henkes
For the child who feels the bittersweet shift of growing up and the quiet realization that people and places don't alway
Ages 8–12
King of the Screwups
K. L. Going
For the teen who feels like they can't live up to expectations. A popular boy is sent away to live with his eccentric un
Ages 14–18
No Condition is Permanent
Cristina Kessler
For the teen navigating the tension between honoring a deep friendship and confronting cultural traditions that challeng
Ages 12–17
Ninth Key
Meg Cabot
For the teen navigating the overwhelming feeling of being different and the pressure of keeping a huge secret from the w
Ages 12–17
The Umbrella House
Colleen Nelson
For the child feeling the weight of a changing neighborhood, this story celebrates the courage to protect local history
Ages 8–12
Whisper from the Woods
Victoria Wirth
For the child wondering about the cycle of life or missing an elderly friend. This poetic story uses the forest to expla
Ages 4–9
Captain Awesome to the Rescue!
Stan Kirby
For the child navigating the nerves of a new school who uses their big imagination to find courage and make their first
Ages 5–9
The Kindling
Jennifer Armstrong, Nancy Butcher
For the child grappling with the weight of independence and the search for belonging in a world where the grown-ups have
Ages 12–16
I Like You
Sandol Stoddard Warburg
For the child wanting to express why their best friend is special, this whimsical classic celebrates the goofy, messy, a
Ages 3–7
Doon
Carey Corp, Lorie Langdon
For the teenager seeking a magical escape where true friendship and destiny collide in a hidden Scottish kingdom.
Ages 12–18
Runaways, The
Zilpha Keatley Snyder
For the child who feels restless in a small town or trapped by family expectations. Three very different kids find commo
Ages 9–13
Yang the Youngest and His Terrible Ear
Lensey Namioka
For the child who feels like the odd one out in their own family, especially when they would rather play sports than fol
Ages 8–12
A Banner Bold
Nadia Wheatley
Rosa's family moves from London to the bustling Ballarat goldfield in 1854, where she makes new friends and learns to ri
Ages 7–10
On My Street
Eve Merriam
For the child who loves to watch the world go by. This poetic tour of a city block celebrates the people and places that
Ages 3–7
Vinyl Moon
Mahogany L. Browne
For the teenager seeking a fresh start after a painful home life, finding healing through the rhythm of a new neighborho
Ages 14–18
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