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Books about navigating the sadness and change of a best friend moving away
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Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge
Mem Fox
For the child curious about why a grandparent or older neighbor forgets things. A gentle look at how we can help loved o
Ages 4–8
Anna Casey's Place in the World
Adrian Fogelin
For the child searching for where they belong, this story follows a foster girl finding unexpected connections and the t
Ages 8–12
A New Home
Tim Bowers
For the child feeling lonely in a new neighborhood, this gentle story follows Matt the squirrel as he navigates the nerv
Ages 3–7
We Are Neighbors! Being a Part of Community
For children beginning to wonder how a city works, this book introduces the friendly faces and helping hands that make a
Ages 4–8
Get Well, Gators!
Stephanie Calmenson, Joanna Cole
For the child who feels sad or left out when their best friend is home sick and cannot come out to play.
Ages 6–9
The Amazing World of Stuart
Sara Pennypacker
For the child who meets every new situation with a case of the 'what-ifs.' A whimsical look at navigating school nerves
Ages 6–9
Lily Hates Goodbyes: All Military Edition
Jerilyn Marler
For children navigating the complex emotions of a parent's military deployment, this story offers validation for feeling
Ages 3–8
Last Day Blues
Julie Danneberg
For children feeling bittersweet about the school year ending, this story explores the 'blues' of saying goodbye to teac
Ages 5–8
Rusty's House
Rene Cloke
For the child who thinks the grass is always greener somewhere else. Rusty learns to appreciate his own home after a coz
Ages 3–7
The New Kids: Big Dreams and Brave Journeys at a High School for Immigrant Teens
Brooke Hauser
For the teenager navigating the complexities of a new country or the student looking to understand the diverse lives of
Ages 14–18
Do You Sing Twinkle?: A Story About Remarriage and New Family
Sandra Levins
For children navigating the transition of a parent's remarriage, this gentle story offers reassurance that love and trad
Ages 3–8
Why Geraldine The Giraffe Is Crying?
Hymara Hernández
For the child struggling to put words to their heavy heart, this gentle story follows Geraldine the Giraffe as she learn
Ages 3–7
The Cloud Who Found the Sky
Suze
For the child who feels small or out of place, this gentle story follows a tiny cloud's journey to discover where they t
Ages 6–9
Outcasts
Claire McFall
For the teen grappling with the weight of their choices and the high cost of protecting those they love while facing an
Ages 14–18
Tuna Fish Thanksgiving
C. S. Adler
For the child feeling the weight of a changing family, this story follows Gilda as she tries to protect her siblings and
Ages 10–14
Prom Anonymous
Blake Nelson
For the teenager navigating the pressure of perfection at the end of high school and the bittersweet reality of friends
Ages 12–17
White Sands, Red Menace
Ellen Klages
For the child grappling with what it means to belong, this story explores the tension between the family we are born int
Ages 10–14
Hope in My Heart: Sofia's Immigrant Diary
Kathryn Lasky
For the child who feels overwhelmed by a difficult change or needs to find strength in a harsh situation. A moving look
Ages 8–11
Polar Bear in the Jungle 2
Paul Christopher
For the child who feels like a fish out of water, this gentle story shows how to find your place and make friends in a t
Ages 3–7
A Long Line of Cakes
Deborah Wiles
For the child who feels like the eternal 'new kid' and longs to trade a life on the move for a place to truly belong.
Ages 8–12
Who Loves Colton
Who Loves Mee Art
For the child who needs a gentle reminder of the big circle of people who care for them, especially during transitions o
Ages 1–5
The Plain Janes
Cecil Castellucci
For the teen processing a scary event or feeling trapped in a boring new town. This story shows how creative expression
Ages 12–18
Felita
Nicholasa Mohr
For the child navigating the pain of exclusion or moving to a place where they feel like an outsider, this story offers
Ages 7–11
We Sing the City
Mary Beth Lundgren
For children discovering the rhythm of their own neighborhoods, this poetic celebration honors the vibrant sights, sound
Ages 4–8
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