Karen's Good-Bye

Reach for this book when your child learns that a best friend or neighbor is moving away. It serves as a gentle guide for the heavy feelings of upcoming separation and the fear that a friendship might disappear along with the moving truck. The story follows Karen Brewer as she navigates the news that her best friend, Hannie, is moving to a different neighborhood. It captures the initial shock, the sadness of 'lasts,' and the creative ways children can maintain their bond despite physical distance. Written for the 7 to 9 age range, it provides a realistic but comforting template for saying goodbye. Parents will appreciate how it validates a child's grief while offering practical, hopeful solutions for staying connected through letters and visits.