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Books about navigating the sadness and change of a best friend moving away
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Dance for the Land
Clemence McLaren
For the child navigating a new home and feeling like an outsider, this story explores the power of heritage and dance to
Ages 10–14
Invisible Girl
Mary Hanlon Stone
For the child grappling with the aftermath of family neglect and the pressure to mask their pain to fit into a new, poli
Ages 12–15
The Jellyfish Season
Mary Downing Hahn
For the child navigating a sudden move or family changes. Kathleen must find her footing when unemployment forces her fa
Ages 9–12
After the War
Carol Matas
For the young reader processing the weight of history and the search for safety. This story explores how survivors find
Ages 10–14
The Secret of the Fortune Wookiee
Tom Angleberger
For the middle schooler feeling adrift after a best friend moves away, this story finds humor and connection in navigati
Ages 8–12
Mennyms Alone
Sylvia Waugh
For the child grappling with the 'what ifs' of the future, this story explores how a family finds meaning and connection
Ages 8–12
Chee-Kee: A Panda in Bearland
Sujean Rim
For the child who feels like an outsider after a big move, this story celebrates how our unique backgrounds can actually
Ages 4–8
With Love, Echo Park
Laura Taylor Namey
For the teen navigating the tension between honoring family traditions and forging their own path while their beloved ch
Ages 12–18
Home
Alex T. Smith
For friends or siblings learning that being together is better than being right. A gentle lesson on how sharing a space
Ages 3–6
Starting School with an Enemy
Elisa Carbone
Moving to Maryland, ten-year-old Sarah hopes to make a good friend at her new school. Instead, she makes an enemy who la
Ages 4–11
The Witching of Ben Wagner
Mary Jane Auch
For the child struggling to connect with a demanding parent while finding their footing in a new town through the power
Ages 8–12
The Last Kids on Mars
Kristian Bar
For the child who feels like an outsider or is learning how to lean on friends when life feels totally overwhelming and
Ages 8–12
Sheltie the Shetland Pony
Peter Clover
For the child feeling anxious about a big move to a new town or looking for a way to turn loneliness into adventure thro
Ages 7–9
Mary Anne and the Search for Tigger
Ann M. Martin
For the child feeling overwhelmed by the loss of a pet and the strain it puts on their most important relationships.
Ages 8–12
Last Dance at the Frosty Queen
Richard Uhlig
For the teenager grappling with small-town restlessness and the intense, confusing rush of first love and physical attra
Ages 14–18
The Edmontosaurus Stampede
Rex Stone
For the curious child finding their footing in a new neighborhood or looking to turn a fascination with fossils into a d
Ages 6–9
Sunshine Home
Eve Bunting
For the child feeling uneasy about visiting an elderly relative in a nursing home, this story explores the pressure to a
Ages 4–8
Back to Before
Jan Slepian
For the child grappling with the 'what-ifs' of loss, this magical journey explores the deep longing to change the past a
Ages 9–12
The House of Secrets
Nina Bawden
For the child adjusting to a temporary stay away from home or feeling like an outsider in a new place, this classic adve
Ages 8–12
Shadow & the Ghost, The
Cat Min
For the child longing for a friend they cannot see, this gentle story shows how we can build deep connections despite ph
Ages 4–8
The Prisoner of Pineapple Place
Anne Lindbergh
For the child who feels stuck or longs for more independence, this magical adventure explores the beauty of growing up a
Ages 8–12
So This Is How It Ends
Tui T. Sutherland
For the teen feeling the weight of the world's future, this gripping adventure explores finding one's place and power wh
Ages 12–16
Disaster at the Bridge
Julie Lawson
For the child navigating friendship changes or big transitions, this gripping historical tale explores finding strength
Ages 8–12
Liza's Star Wish
Diane Stevens
For the teenager grappling with the quiet aftermath of a family tragedy and finding their way back to hope during a long
Ages 11–15
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