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Books about navigating the sadness and change of a best friend moving away
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Two Homes - One Happy Salma
HSJ Little Storygarden
For the child navigating life in two separate households after a divorce or separation, focusing on emotional stability
Ages 3–7
Louise's Day Care
Tiffany Maria Hiatt
For the toddler or preschooler preparing for their first day away from home, this comforting guide explores the playful
Ages 2–5
Bobbo Goes to School
Shirley Hughes
For the child who has a special attachment to a toy and fears the moment it might be lost or left behind.
Ages 2–5
I'm a Foster Sibling
Toya Martinez
For the child in a family opening its doors to foster care, this story validates the complex mix of pride, jealousy, and
Ages 4–8
Kam and Mingos Big Move
Amanda Rodriguez
For the child who is feeling nervous or sad about leaving their familiar home, this gentle story follows two bird friend
Ages 3–7
Feeling All My Grief
Kim T. S.
For the child navigating the heavy weight of loss, this gentle guide validates every emotion and provides a safe space t
Ages 4–8
Three Summers
Amra Sabic-El-Rayess, Laura L. Sullivan
For the teenager grappling with how the world changes overnight, this memoir captures the bittersweet end of childhood a
Ages 12–18
Courage of the Blue Boy
Robert Neubecker
For the child feeling like an outsider or facing a big move, this vibrant tale celebrates the bravery it takes to leave
Ages 4–8
Lost Baby T-Rex In Dinosaur Land
Finn Hartwell
For the little one experiencing big feelings about being away from home, this story provides comfort as a lost dinosaur
Ages 3–6
The Elsewhere Express
Samantha Sotto Yambao
For the child grappling with the 'where' and 'why' of loss, this magical journey provides a safe space to explore grief
Ages 8–12
New Jack Rabbit City
Gail Galvan, Mike Evanouski
For the child feeling out of place after a move, this story follows a boy who finds magic and connection in a secret soc
Ages 8–12
The Firefly and the Stray Kitten
Sergiu Afanasiu
For the child who feels small or lost in a big world, this gentle story shows how even the tiniest light can guide a fri
Ages 3–6
The Cockatoo from Timbuktu
William A.E. Ford
For the child who wonders what lies beyond their front door, this rhyming adventure explores the thrill of travel and th
Ages 3–7
After Adoption
Moneá
For children navigating the transition into a 'forever family', this gentle story offers reassurance and emotional secur
Ages 3–7
I Remember Miss Perry
Pat Brisson
For the classroom or family navigating the sudden loss of a teacher, this gentle story provides a path for children to p
Ages 5–9
Willow and the Snow Day Dance
Denise Brennan-Nelson
For the child who meets a grumpy neighbor or feels like the new kid on the block, this story shows how a little spirit c
Ages 4–8
Lifting the Sky
Mackie d'Arge
For the child navigating a big family move or searching for where they belong. Blue uses her unique gift for healing ani
Ages 8–12
Jericho Walls
Kristi Collier
For the child questioning why things are 'just the way they are.' Help your reader navigate the tension between social r
Ages 9–13
New Pig in Town
Lisa Wheeler
For the child feeling like an outsider or facing unfair assumptions from peers. Help them see past labels to find a trul
Ages 6–8
Ophie Out of Oz
Kathleen O'Dell
For the child struggling to leave a childhood persona behind while navigating the social hurdles of a new school in a br
Ages 8–12
The Tyrant's Daughter
J.C. Carleson
For the teenager grappling with a complex family legacy or feeling caught between two cultures while navigating the high
Ages 14–18
Ted E. Bear the Labradoodle
Joanna Rau-Tobin
For the family preparing to bring home a new puppy, this story follows a Labradoodle's journey from his birthplace to th
Ages 3–7
A Friend Is Someone Who Likes You
Joan Walsh Anglund
For the child who feels lonely or is struggling to find a playmate. This gentle classic reveals that friends can be foun
Ages 2–5
Andrew's Bright Blue T-shirt
Jessica Wollman
For the child who struggles to part with a outgrown toy or favorite shirt. This gentle story helps kids navigate the bit
Ages 3–7
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