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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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Two Homes
Claire Masurel
For children navigating the transition to living in two separate households, this gentle story focuses on what is gained
Ages 3–6
Bullfrog Builds a House
Rosamond Dauer
For the child who has everything they wanted but still feels a little lonely. This gentle story explores how a house doe
Ages 4–8
The Goodbye Book
Todd Parr
For children processing the difficult emotions of loss and separation, this gentle guide validates every feeling while o
Ages 2–6
P.S. Longer Letter Later
Paula Danziger, Ann M. Martin
For the child navigating the heartache of a best friend moving away and the complex reality of families changing in very
Ages 9–12
Belles
Jen Calonita
For the teen navigating a major life upheaval and the feeling of being an outsider in a world of privilege and social hi
Ages 12–17
The Best Cat Suit of All
Sylvia Cassedy
For the child who feels left out of the fun because they are stuck in bed, this story offers comfort when missing out on
Ages 6–9
Forgive Me, Leonard Peacock
Matthew Quick
For the teenager grappling with deep isolation or thoughts of self-harm. This intense story explores the critical need f
Ages 14–18
Any Way the Wind Blows
Rainbow Rowell
For the teenager navigating the complex shift from who they were expected to be to who they actually are while processin
Ages 14–18
Eggs
Jerry Spinelli
For children struggling with sudden grief or family distance, this story explores how an unlikely friendship can help br
Ages 9–12
The Swift Boys & Me
Kody Keplinger
For the child navigating the ripple effects of a neighbor's family crisis, this story explores how friendship changes wh
Ages 8–12
The Sherwood Ring
Elizabeth Marie Pope
For the child adjusting to a major life change who finds comfort in family stories, this witty tale blends Revolutionary
Ages 10–14
The Raven King
Maggie Stiefvater
For the teenager grappling with the weight of destiny and the bittersweet transition from high school to the unknown, wh
Ages 14–18
Lovesick
Tonya Hurley
For the teen navigating the painful feeling of being overlooked and the intense pressure of social circles while discove
Ages 12–17
The Dinosaur and the Bird: A Tale of Prehistoric Friendship
Richard Ho
For the child grappling with the concept of endings or the loss of a loved one, this story provides comfort through a bo
Ages 4–8
At the Firefly Gate
Linda Newbery
For the child feeling like an outsider after a big move, this haunting mystery uses a connection to the past to help a l
Ages 9–12
The Geography of You and Me
Jennifer E. Smith
For the teen navigating the ache of a long-distance connection or the uncertainty of moving away just as life was gettin
Ages 12–18
Newbery Award Library II
Joseph Krumgold, Katherine Paterson, Patricia MacLachlan, Meindert DeJong
For the child ready to explore deep themes of friendship, loss, and belonging through four award-winning stories that de
Ages 8–12
My Sister Lives on the Mantelpiece
Annabel Pitcher
For the child navigating a family changed by loss or learning to bridge cultural divides when their own home feels fract
Ages 10–14
The Truth About White Lies
Olivia A. Cole
For the teenager beginning to realize that staying silent is a choice. A powerful look at confronting family history and
Ages 14–18
The Unofficial Lola Bay Fan Club
C. M. Surrisi
For the child navigating a summer of big changes who needs to see that even when parents separate, new friendships and c
Ages 8–12
The Cuckoo's Child
Suzanne Freeman
For the child grappling with the unthinkable, this story of a girl searching for hope after her parents disappear offers
Ages 9–12
The Story of Heidi
Johanna Spyri
For children navigating big life changes or homesickness, this heartwarming tale explores finding belonging and the powe
Ages 7–10
Cress Watercress
Gregory Maguire
For children navigating the heavy fog of grief or the anxiety of a big move, this woodland tale offers a gentle roadmap
Ages 8–12
The Goodbye Summer
Crosby Bonsall
For the child who struggles with transitions, change, or the sadness of saying goodbye to neighbors and friends.
Ages 8–12
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