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Books about navigating the sadness and change of a best friend moving away
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Garcia & Colette Go Exploring
Hannah Barnaby
For the child who wants to try something on their own but quickly misses their best friend. A sweet look at balancing in
Ages 4–8
Viola in Reel Life
Adriana Trigiani
For the teen navigating the ache of homesickness while trying to find their place in a new environment, this story celeb
Ages 12–17
What Happened to Goodbye
Sarah Dessen
For the teenager struggling to find their voice after a family's collapse, this story explores the masks we wear to hide
Ages 12–18
Loch Downe Christmas
Alex Goss
For the child feeling lonely during times of isolation or change, this gentle story uses a mysterious fog to explain why
Ages 3–8
Unbreak My Heart
Melissa Walker
For the teen navigating the heavy weight of a social mistake and the painful distance of a broken friendship while tryin
Ages 12–17
Ten Thousand Tries
Amy Makechnie
For the child grappling with a family member's serious illness while trying to keep up with the pressures of school, spo
Ages 8–12
Wires Crossed
Beth Fantaskey
For the child navigating the tricky shifts of a long distance friendship and trying to find their place when social circ
Ages 8–12
Tell Me What to Dream About
written and illustrated by Giselle Potter
For the child grappling with heavy loss or the weight of responsibility. This final chapter offers a powerful look at fi
Ages 10–18
Jumpstart the World
Catherine Ryan Hyde
For the teenager navigating the complexities of identity, prejudice, and unexpected friendships while finding their own
Ages 14–18
Willow and Bunny
Anitra Rowe Schulte
For children processing the aftermath of a scary storm or learning how to care for a friend in need. A quiet look at res
Ages 4–8
One True Friend
Joyce Hansen
For the child navigating the complexities of long distance friendship and finding where they belong in a new community.
Ages 8–12
Little House of Hope, The
Terry Catasús Jennings
For the child who feels the sting of being different or the squeeze of a crowded home. This story honors the resilience
Ages 4–8
The House on Dirty-Third Street
Jo S. Kittinger
For the child feeling overwhelmed by a big change, this story shows how a messy start can turn into a beautiful home wit
Ages 4–8
Thousand White Butterflies, A
Jessica Betancourt-Perez, Karen Lynn Williams
For the child adjusting to a new home or facing the disappointment of changed plans: a story of finding unexpected magic
Ages 4–8
Hummingbird Heart
Robin Stevenson
For the teenager navigating the heavy silence of family secrets and the complicated hope of meeting an absent parent for
Ages 12–17
Those Pesky Rabbits
Ciara Flood
For the child who prefers their own space or the parent navigating a new neighbor dynamic, this story shows how persiste
Ages 3–6
The Whiz Mob and the Grenadine Kid
Colin Meloy
For the child who feels like an outsider and dreams of a life more exciting than their own: a world of secret codes, nim
Ages 8–12
Word Nerd
Susin Nielsen
For the child who feels like an outsider and struggles to fit in, this heartwarming story shows how an unlikely friendsh
Ages 10–14
All of Me
Chris Baron
For the child navigating the complex waters of self-image, body changes, and finding their voice during a summer of tran
Ages 10–14
Love to Everyone
Hilary McKay
For the child navigating a changing world, this story explores how family bonds and friendships endure through the uphea
Ages 9–13
Ms. Bixby's Last Day
John David Anderson
For the child grappling with the news that a favorite teacher or mentor is seriously ill, this story honors the profound
Ages 8–12
Seven Clues to Home
Gae Polisner, Nora Raleigh Baskin
For the child navigating the heavy anniversary of a loss or looking for a way to say goodbye to a friend. A scavenger hu
Ages 8–12
The Lemon Sisters
Andrea Cheng
For the child noticing a neighbor's sadness or wondering how to help a friend after a loss. A gentle story about sisters
Ages 4–8
So Shelly
Ty Roth
For the teenager navigating the heavy weight of a friend's passing while looking for a way to honor their memory and say
Ages 14–18
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