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Books about navigating the sadness and change of a best friend moving away
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Snowboard Champ
Matt Christopher
For the child navigating the challenges of being the new kid in town and facing unfair rumors or social pressure from pe
Ages 8–12
One Day and One Amazing Morning on Orange Street
Joanne Rocklin
For the child who feels the weight of small worries, this gentle story shows how a shared neighborhood treasure can help
Ages 8–12
The Word on the Yard
Janet Rising
For the child feeling like an outsider after a big move, this story blends the sting of school social drama with the mag
Ages 8–12
Puffin Peter
Petr Horáček
For the child who feels lost without their best friend by their side. This vibrant tale explores the search for a specia
Ages 2–5
The Spring Filly!
G. M. Berrow
Follow 12-year-old Lucky as she settles into a frontier town, bonds with a wild mustang named Spirit, and embarks on exc
Ages 4–11
The People in Pineapple Place
Anne Lindbergh
For the child who feels like an outsider after a big move. This gentle fantasy helps lonely kids find hope in the idea t
Ages 8–12
Zero to Hero
Henry Winkler, Lin Oliver
For the child who feels invisible at a new school or needs a boost of confidence to handle the playground pecking order.
Ages 8–12
Oh No, Noah!
Johanna Hurwitz
For the child who feels the need to tell tall tales to fit in, Noah's journey through a new neighborhood offers a relata
Ages 6–9
It's an Aardvark-Eat-Turtle World
Paula Danziger
For the teen navigating the messy reality of a blended family when best friends suddenly become roommates and parents st
Ages 10–14
When the Road Ends
Jean Thesman
For the child navigating complex family dynamics or seeking a sense of belonging, this moving story explores how four ca
Ages 10–14
Ivy Lost and Found
Cynthia Lord
For children navigating family changes or feeling 'replaced' by new circumstances, this story about a doll and a girl of
Ages 6–9
A New Home
Tania de Regil
For the child feeling nervous about a big move, this parallel story shows that while cities change, the things that make
Ages 4–8
The Search for TK
Bobbi JG Weiss
For the child who feels like an outsider and is fighting to keep a special bond alive while navigating the high stakes o
Ages 8–12
There's Someone Inside Your House
Stephanie Perkins
For the teen navigating the heavy weight of secrets while seeking a sense of belonging in a place that feels increasingl
Ages 14–18
Wake Me in Spring
James Preller
For the child feeling anxious about a friend being away, this sweet story follows a small mouse helping his big friend p
Ages 3–7
Lowji Discovers America
Candace Fleming
For the child who feels like an outsider after a big move. Nine-year-old Lowji navigates a new life in Illinois while se
Ages 8–12
Starring Dorothy Kane
Judith Caseley
For the middle child feeling the squeeze of family changes, this gentle story follows Dorothy as she navigates a big mov
Ages 7–10
Amber Brown Sees Red
Paula Danziger
For the child feeling overwhelmed by a high-conflict divorce, parental arguments, or a parent's upcoming remarriage and
Ages 7–10
The Girl and the Seven Thieves
Olivia Snowe
For the child navigating tricky family dynamics or feeling out of place. Eira's journey through the big city explores fi
Ages 8–12
A Million Miles Away
Lara Avery
For the teen navigating the heavy shadow of loss, this story explores the messy, complicated ways we try to hold on to t
Ages 14–18
Bluffton: My Summers with Buster
Matt Phelan
For the child who wonders what life is like beyond their own backyard. This nostalgic journey explores the quiet longing
Ages 9–13
Best Friends for Never
Adrienne Maria Vrettos
For the child who finally feels like they belong, only to fear it could all vanish. A magical twist on the middle school
Ages 8–12
Squishy Taylor and the Bonus Sisters
Ailsa Wild
For the child navigating the ups and downs of a new blended family. Squishy Taylor learns that working with step-sibling
Ages 6–9
Veronica on Petunia's Farm
Roger Duvoisin
For the child who feels like an outsider, this classic story shows how being different is something to celebrate rather
Ages 3–8
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