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Ages 4–7
Ages 8–11
Ages 12+
Books about navigating the sadness and change of a best friend moving away
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Paper Towns
John Green
For the teen grappling with the difference between who people really are and the images we project onto them while navig
Ages 14–18
Granny the Pag
Nina Bawden
For the child who feels like their 'chosen' family is their real family. Cat fights to stay with her eccentric grandmoth
Ages 9–12
A Tale of Two Pretties
Lisi Harrison
For the teen navigating the bittersweet end of a middle school era and the changing tides of a long-term friend group.
Ages 11–15
Romy Bright
Jen Storer
For the child feeling out of place after a move, this atmospheric mystery explores the power of uncovering family secret
Ages 10–14
The Gifts That Bind Us
Caroline O'Donoghue
For the teenager grappling with the fear of being left behind while friends move on, and the weight of standing up again
Ages 14–18
Being Danny's Dog
Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
For the child feeling overshadowed by an older sibling or struggling to find their own identity after a family move and
Ages 8–12
Frankie Is Staying Back
Ron Roy
For the child grappling with the news that their best friend won't be moving up to the next grade with them.
Ages 7–10
Ollie and Augustus
Gabriel Evans
For the child who worries about their loved ones while they are away at school, this gentle story follows Ollie as he pr
Ages 3–7
Rainbow Road
Alex Sanchez
For the teenager navigating the transition from high school to adulthood while exploring their identity, relationships,
Ages 14–18
Hello, Goodbye, and Everything in Between
Jennifer E. Smith
Clare and Aiden, on the eve of college, embark on one last date, reliving their romance and confronting the tough questi
Ages 12–18
The Ashwater Experiment
Amy Goldman Koss
For the child who feels like a permanent outsider or struggles with the fear of getting attached to friends when life is
Ages 9–12
I and Sproggy
Constance C. Greene
For the child feeling displaced by a new step-sibling, this story captures the messy, honest process of making room in y
Ages 8–12
Katie and Those Boys
Martha Tolles
For the child adjusting to a new family setup, this lighthearted story navigates the messy, loud, and funny reality of g
Ages 8–12
Over the Shop
JonArno Lawson
For the child learning how kindness and hard work can turn a lonely house into a home. A beautiful look at how we build
Ages 3–8
The Braid Girls
Sherri Winston
For the child navigating the surprise of a new family member or balancing the tricky dynamics of business and best frien
Ages 8–12
The Chance to Fly
Ali Stroker, Stacy Davidowitz
For the child who loves the spotlight but feels held back by their differences, this story celebrates finding your voice
Ages 8–12
Risk N' Roses
Jan Slepian
For the child feeling the weight of family responsibility while longing to fit in with the 'cool' crowd and navigate com
Ages 10–14
A Tale of Five Balloons
Miriam Roth
For the toddler learning to navigate the big feelings of disappointment, this rhythmic classic helps little ones process
Ages 1–4
All I Need
Susane Colasanti
For the teenager navigating the transition from high school to adulthood while trying to maintain a deep connection with
Ages 14–18
Hope was Here
Joan Bauer
For the teen searching for where they fit in. A heartwarming story about a skilled waitress finding family and her voice
Ages 12–17
The First Day of School
Tony Johnston
For the child feeling nervous about starting school in a different class than their best friend. A soothing look at find
Ages 3–6
Flying Over Water
Shannon Hitchcock, N. H. Senzai
For the child grappling with news of global conflict or witnessing unfairness, this dual perspective story builds a brid
Ages 8–12
Phantom Limbs
Paula Garner
For the teen navigating the heavy weight of shared grief and the complicated return of a childhood friend who knows thei
Ages 14–18
Intensely Alice
Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
For the teenager navigating the transition to adulthood, this story explores complex relationship milestones and the emo
Ages 14–18
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