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Ages 4–7
Ages 8–11
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Books about navigating the sadness and change of a best friend moving away
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After Tupac and D Foster
Jacqueline Woodson
For the teen navigating the complexities of friendship, the foster care system, and finding their own voice through the
Ages 10–14
My Two Blankets
Irena Kobald
For the child navigating the loneliness of a new place and the challenge of learning a new language. This story offers h
Ages 4–8
One of Those Hideous Books Where the Mother Dies
Sonya Sones
For a teenager navigating the sharp edges of loss while being uprooted to an unfamiliar world. This verse novel explores
Ages 12–17
The Red Balloon
Albert Lamorisse
For the child who finds magic in ordinary objects and needs to know that a true bond can never really be broken.
Ages 4–8
The Lily Pond
Annika Thor
For the child grappling with the ache of separation from family and the challenge of finding where they belong in a new,
Ages 10–14
Kissing Tennessee and Other Stories from the Stardust Dance
Kathi Appelt
For the teen navigating the messy complexities of first love, friendship, and the quiet heartbreaks that often happen be
Ages 11–15
The Adventures of Puffy and Friends
Anna P. Krolikowska
For the child grappling with the news of a parental separation. This gentle guide explains what divorce means and reinfo
Ages 4–8
Alive and Well in Prague, New York
Daphne Grab
For the teenager grappling with the isolation of a sudden move and the heavy emotional weight of a parent's serious medi
Ages 12–17
Right as Rain
Lindsey Stoddard
For the child navigating the heavy fog of loss and the disorientation of a major move while trying to find their footing
Ages 8–12
The Old Woman Who Named Things
Cynthia Rylant
For the person hesitant to open their heart after experiencing loss. A gentle story about finding the courage to love an
Ages 4–9
Love, Ruby Lavender
Deborah Wiles
For the child feeling a little lost when their favorite person is away, this story explores the bittersweet magic of a s
Ages 8–12
Dear Sylvia
Alan Cumyn
For the child navigating the bittersweet reality of a long distance friendship and the quiet courage it takes to put big
Ages 8–12
Florette
Anna Walker
For the child feeling out of place after a move. This gentle story explores how to find beauty and belonging in a concre
Ages 3–7
When You Were Everything
Ashley Woodfolk
For the teenager navigating the painful, quiet loss of a best friend. This story honors the grief of 'breaking up' with
Ages 13–18
Christopher Mouse: The Tale of a Small Traveller
William Wise
For the child who needs a gentle reminder that life is a journey of many chapters and that finding where you belong ofte
Ages 7–10
Red Sky at Morning
Richard Bradford
For the teenager navigating the complexities of a new town, cultural differences, and the weight of a father away at war
Ages 13–18
The Sad Little Puppet
Adrian Sanqui
For the child feeling left behind as routines change or friendships shift, this gentle story explores finding new meanin
Ages 4–7
Rules for Ghosting
A. J. Paquette
For the child who feels like they are standing on the outside looking in, wondering where they fit in the world.
Ages 8–12
Yesterday is History
Kosoko Jackson
For the teenager navigating the weight of a serious health journey while exploring their identity and the pull of two di
Ages 14–18
Lubna and Pebble
Wendy Meddour
For the child adjusting to life in a new place or seeking comfort in a difficult transition. This gentle story explores
Ages 4–8
Weekends with Max and His Dad
Linda Urban
For the child navigating the transition of two homes after a divorce and looking for ways to stay connected with a paren
Ages 7–10
Bella
P.J. Ryan
For the teenager navigating the intense pain of a first heartbreak and the hollow feeling of being left behind by someon
Ages 12–18
Forever Cousins
Laurel Goodluck
For the child navigating the distance after a loved one moves away, this story offers reassurance that shared roots and
Ages 4–8
The Year of the Sawdust Man
A. LaFaye
For the child grappling with the sudden departure of a parent or the confusing transition of a father dating someone new
Ages 9–12
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