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The Last Kids on Earth #3
The Nightmare King
Max Brallier
For the child who fears growing apart from friends or feels the pressure to keep things 'perfect' to prevent change in t
Ages 8–12
The Graveyard Book
Neil Gaiman
For the child who feels like an outsider and needs to know that a loving community can be found in the most unconvention
Ages 10–14
Heartbeat
Sharon Creech
For the child navigating a year of big shifts, from a new baby at home to a grandparent's changing memory, all while fin
Ages 8–12
Real Pigeons #11
Real Pigeons Flap Out
Andrew McDonald
For the child who loves slapstick humor and high-stakes mysteries, this zany adventure helps readers navigate group dyna
Ages 6–10
The Baby-Sitters Club #23
Dawn on the Coast
Ann M. Martin
For the child torn between two homes, this story explores the pull of old roots and the excitement of a new life during
Ages 8–12
Kiss
Jacqueline Wilson
For the teenager navigating the shift from childhood play to adolescent social pressures, especially when a lifelong bes
Ages 12–15
Beautiful Stories #2
Mia's Brave Move
Cerrie Burnell
For the child feeling nervous about a big transition, this gentle story shows how even the scariest changes can lead to
Ages 3–6
Star Wars: Jedi Academy #9
At Last, Jedi
Jarrett J. Krosoczka, Amy Ignatow
For the child navigating the bittersweet transition of finishing a big chapter and saying goodbye to friends while stepp
Ages 8–12
Diary of a Wimpy Kid #8
Hard Luck
Jeff Kinney
For the child feeling left behind as friends start dating and changing. This relatable story navigates the awkward shift
Ages 8–12
Instructions for Dancing
Nicola Yoon
For the teenager grappling with a parent's divorce and the fear that every relationship is destined to end in heartbreak
Ages 12–18
One or Two Things I Learned About Love
Dyan Sheldon
For the teen navigating the dizzying gap between romantic movies and the messy reality of a first serious relationship.
Ages 12–17
All This Time
Mikki Daughtry, Rachael Lippincott
For the teen processing the heavy weight of loss, guilt, and the confusing path toward healing after a life-altering acc
Ages 12–18
The Food Group #2
The Good Egg
Jory John
For the child who feels the weight of being perfect or tries to fix everyone else's behavior, this story offers a gentle
Ages 4–8
Waiting
Kevin Henkes
For the child who struggles with the slow pace of life: a quiet, comforting look at how waiting can be a time of wonder
Ages 3–7
Jake Maddox Sports Stories #1
Playing Forward
Jake Maddox
For the child who feels overlooked because of their size or is struggling to adapt when their personal goals don't match
Ages 8–12
Pete the Cat: I Can Read!
Pete the Cat and the Cool Caterpillar
James Dean
For the child who is fascinated by backyard bugs or needs a gentle introduction to how things in nature change and grow
Ages 4–7
Charlie Hickle #2
My Mother Got Married and Other Disasters
Barbara Park
For the child struggling with a parent's remarriage, this story explores the messy feelings of adjusting to a new stepfa
Ages 8–12
The Spell Key #2
The Glass Salamander
Ann Downer
For the teenager navigating difficult choices and the weight of their own future, this lyrical fantasy explores the cost
Ages 12–18
Going West
Jean Van Leeuwen
For the child curious about life long ago: a gentle, lyrical look at the courage and resilience a family needs when leav
Ages 5–9
The New Girl #1
The New Girl
Cassandra Calin
For the child navigating a major move while also managing the awkward, confusing onset of puberty and periods.
Ages 8–12
No Nibbling!
Beth Ferry
For the child who struggles with boundaries or needs a playful nudge toward sharing, this garden tale turns vegetable pr
Ages 4–8
Boomer #2
Boomer's Big Day
Constance W. McGeorge
For the child feeling overlooked or anxious during a household move. See the transition through the eyes of a loyal dog
Ages 2–6
Pony on the Twelfth Floor
Polly Faber
For the child who constantly begs for a pet, this whimsical story explores the hilarious reality and big responsibility
Ages 7–10
Best Nerds Forever
James Patterson, Chris Grabenstein
For the child navigating the big 'what-ifs' of life and loss, this fast-paced ghostly mystery turns scary topics into a
Ages 8–12
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