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Books about navigating the sadness and change of a best friend moving away
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Good-Bye Pony
Jeanne Betancourt
For the child who needs to process the sadness of saying goodbye or moving on from a beloved animal companion while lean
Ages 7–10
Freshman Dreams
Linda A. Cooney
For the teen facing the excitement and nerves of leaving home for the first time. This story explores the shift from chi
Ages 13–18
Freshman Fury
Linda A. Cooney
For the teenager facing the excitement and uncertainty of leaving home for the first time while trying to keep childhood
Ages 14–18
The Blind Pony
Jeanne Betancourt
For the child who loves animals and is learning how to support a friend or pet through a difficult physical change or he
Ages 7–10
Freshman Taboo
Linda A. Cooney
For the teenager navigating the sudden independence of university life while trying to maintain old friendships and hand
Ages 14–18
Freshman Holiday
Linda A. Cooney
For the teen navigating the complex emotions of returning home from college and realizing that both they and their high
Ages 14–18
Freshman Guys
Linda A. Cooney
For the teenager navigating the transition from high school to university, this series captures the whirlwind of new ind
Ages 13–17
Freshman Rivals
Linda A. Cooney
For the teenager navigating the excitement and social pressures of moving away from home and finding their place in a co
Ages 14–18
Frog in Winter
Max Velthuijs
For the child who feels overwhelmed by a change in environment or discovers they are physically or emotionally less prep
Ages 3–6
Over & Out
Melissa J. Morgan
For the child feeling the bittersweet pull of summer's end and the pressure of keeping social secrets while saying goodb
Ages 9–12
Moonglass
Jessi Kirby
For the teenager navigating the heavy waves of grief and the search for family truths in a new town.
Ages 12–17
A Matter of Heart
Amy Fellner Dominy
For the teen athlete facing a sudden health diagnosis that changes everything. A moving look at identity, risk, and find
Ages 12–18
The Reinvention of Bessica Lefter
Kristen Tracy
For the child facing middle school transitions without their usual support system. This story tackles the nerves of star
Ages 9–12
Making Music
Susan Bonners
For the child feeling lonely in a new neighborhood, this story shows how a shared passion can build a bridge across gene
Ages 8–12
Willowood
Cecilia Galante
For the child feeling invisible in a new neighborhood or struggling to find where they fit in after a big move.
Ages 8–12
The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise
Dan Gemeinhart
For the child processing a major loss, this moving story of a cross-country bus trip shows that healing is a journey you
Ages 9–13
Brooklyn, Bugsy, and Me
Lynea Bowdish
For the child feeling out of place after a move, this story shows how new traditions and unexpected family bonds can mak
Ages 8–12
You'll Like It Here (Everybody Does)
Ruth White
For the child who feels like they have to hide their true self to fit in, this story explores the cost of conformity and
Ages 8–12
Shadow Breakers
Daniel Blythe
For the teenager who feels like an outsider and is looking for a place where their unique quirks are finally seen as str
Ages 12–15
My Life as a Diamond
Jenny Manzer
For the child who wants to be seen for their talents while navigating the delicate balance of privacy, identity, and fin
Ages 8–12
The New Hippos
Lena Landström
For the child feeling nervous about a new neighbor or student, this story explores how trying new things can turn skepti
Ages 3–7
Leaf
written and illustrated by Sandra Dieckmann
For the child grappling with why someone new might seem different or scary. A moving look at how empathy can bridge the
Ages 3–7
Tomorrow
Nadine Kaadan
For the child feeling the weight of current events or sudden isolation. This gentle story helps young readers process th
Ages 4–8
Zola's Elephant
Randall de Sève
For the child feeling nervous about a new neighbor, this whimsical story shows how imagination can both fuel our anxieti
Ages 3–7
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