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Books about navigating the sadness and change of a best friend moving away
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All Shook Up
Shelley Pearsall
For the child struggling with a parent's quirky identity, this story navigates the cringe-worthy moments of moving to a
Ages 10–14
Across the Pond
Joy McCullough
For the child feeling like an outsider after a big move, this story shows how a unique hobby can be the bridge to findin
Ages 8–12
The Gorillas of Gill Park
Amy Gordon
For the child finding their place in a new town, this story celebrates the magic of community and the quirky friendships
Ages 8–12
Miracle on 133rd Street
Sonia Manzano
For the family adjusting to a small space or a new city, this story shows how a simple holiday mishap can turn into a jo
Ages 4–8
Don't Go!
Jane Breskin Zalben
For the toddler or preschooler struggling with the transition to daycare or school. This gentle story validates the big
Ages 2–5
Wonder Woman: Tempest Tossed
Laurie Halse Anderson
For the teenager grappling with global injustice and the feeling of being an outsider, this reimagining of Diana Prince
Ages 12–18
Celia
Christelle Vallat
For the child struggling to express a heavy worry or 'big feeling.' This gentle story explores how sharing our troubles
Ages 4–8
Witches of Brooklyn
Sophie Escabasse
For the child adjusting to a major life change who needs to see that finding where you belong can be a magical, if sligh
Ages 8–12
Back to School for Rotten Ralph
Jack Gantos
For the child feeling anxious about a best friend making new friends at school, this funny story validates the 'rotten'
Ages 4–8
Many Half-Lived Lives of Sam Sylvester, The
Maya MacGregor
For the teenager seeking a sense of belonging while navigating neurodivergence, gender identity, and the weight of a pai
Ages 14–18
Little Women Next Door
Sheila Solomon Klass
For the child who feels like an outsider and finds solace in stories, this book explores how real-life connections can i
Ages 8–12
Magic for Marigold
L. M. Montgomery
For the child who finds magic in every garden corner and isn't quite ready to trade their imaginary worlds for the grown
Ages 8–12
A Boy No More
Harry Mazer
For the young reader processing a major loss or questioning the fairness of the world during times of national conflict
Ages 10–14
Rex Zero and the End of the World
Tim Wynne-Jones
For the child feeling anxious about the world or struggling to fit in after a move, this Cold War tale balances big worr
Ages 9–12
The Imaginary
A.F. Harrold
For the child who cherishes their inner world but is starting to outgrow childhood comforts, this atmospheric tale explo
Ages 8–12
Wild Journey of Juniper Berry, The
Chad Morris and Shelly Brown
For the child feeling like a fish out of water, this story follows Juniper's move from the isolated woods to a high-tech
Ages 8–12
Kisses and Lies
Lauren Henderson
For the teenager navigating the high-stakes pressure of a new school, complex social circles, and the weight of family s
Ages 13–17
Ode to a Nobody
Caroline Brooks DuBois
For the child who feels like a 'nobody' or is struggling to process a sudden, life-altering loss of home and community.
Ages 10–14
World in Between: Based on a True Refugee Story
Kenan Trebinčević and Susan Shapiro
For the child grappling with a big move or feeling like an outsider. This true story provides a window into the courage
Ages 8–12
Where the Steps Were
Andrea Cheng
For children navigating the bittersweet changes of school demolition and the evolving bonds of a close-knit group of fri
Ages 8–12
A Heart Divided
Cherie Bennett, Jeff Gottesfeld
For the teenager navigating the tension between old traditions and modern values while finding the courage to speak up i
Ages 12–18
What I Call Life
Jill Wolfson
For the child navigating sudden family changes, this story offers a realistic yet gentle look at finding family and belo
Ages 9–12
The Wonder of Wildflowers
Anna Staniszewski
For the child who has ever felt like an outsider or struggled to fit into a community with its own unspoken rules and hi
Ages 8–12
In the Tree House
Andrew Larsen
For the child adjusting to a sibling growing up and away from their shared play, this gentle story navigates changing fa
Ages 4–8
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