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3–5
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9–12
13+
Five Little Ducklings Go to School
Carol Roth
For the child feeling nervous about their very first day of school or struggling with the idea of being away from parent
Ages 3–6
A Memory of Light
Robert Jordan
For the reader seeking closure after a long journey, this final chapter explores the courage needed to face an ultimate
Ages 14–18
Snow Bear, The
Liliana Stafford
For the child who wonders about the deep bonds of friendship that transcend time and species, even when life takes us on
Ages 5–9
The Best Thing About Kindergarten
Jennifer Lloyd
For the child preparing to say goodbye to their first classroom, this gentle story celebrates the milestones and memorie
Ages 4–6
Hiding from the Nazis
David A. Adler
For the child grappling with the meaning of family and the pain of separation. This true story explores the complexity o
Ages 6–10
San Domingo
Marguerite Henry
For the child navigating a difficult relationship with a parent or learning to find their own path through loss and betr
Ages 8–12
Dog Star
Megan Shepherd
For the curious child who asks about the ethics of science and the true stories behind our reach for the stars, told thr
Ages 8–12
Packet of Seeds, A
Deborah Hopkinson
For the child seeing a parent struggle with a big life change or move. A gentle story about using nature and patience to
Ages 4–9
I Never Knew Your Name
Sherry Garland
For the adolescent processing a tragic loss in the community. This poignant story helps older children navigate the comp
Ages 10–15
Baby-Sitters Little Sister #30
Karen's Kittens
Ann M. Martin
For the child who is learning the responsibility of caring for pets and the bittersweet process of finding them new home
Ages 6–9
The Baby-Sitters Club #95
Kristy + Bart
Ann M. Martin
For the child navigating the complicated feelings of a first romance and the realization that sometimes people grow apar
Ages 8–12
The Secrets of Droon: Special Edition #8
The Final Quest
Tony Abbott
For the child who is ready to see a long journey through to the end, this series finale offers a sense of closure and th
Ages 7–11
The Baby-Sitters Club #46
Mary Anne Misses Logan
Ann M. Martin
For the middle grader processing the heavy feelings of a first breakup. Mary Anne navigates the bittersweet transition f
Ages 8–12
Pet Bereavement Series #4
My Cat Has Died: What Do I Do?
Wendy Van de Poll
A supportive guide to help children navigate the complex emotions of losing a beloved cat, providing comfort and clarity
Ages 4–10
The Baby-Sitters Club #41
Mary Anne vs. Logan
Ann M. Martin
For the middle-grade reader navigating their first relationship or realizing they need more space from a boyfriend or gi
Ages 8–12
The Animals of Farthing Wood #3
Fox's Feud
Colin Dann
For the child grappling with the reality that life isn't always fair, this unvarnished look at nature explores the weigh
Ages 8–12
The Last Unicorn #1
The Last Unicorn
Peter S. Beagle
For the dreamer grappling with the bittersweet nature of time, change, and the feeling of being the last of one's kind i
Ages 10–18
Animorphs: The Graphic Novel #3
The Encounter
K. A. Applegate, Michael Grant
For the child grappling with a loss of identity or feeling trapped in a situation they can't change. A powerful look at
Ages 8–12
The Norendy Tales #2
The Hotel Balzaar
Kate DiCamillo
For the child waiting for a parent to return or searching for a sense of belonging in a world that feels uncertain and l
Ages 7–10
Jedi Apprentice #18
The Death of Hope
Jude Watson
For the child grappling with the weight of responsibility or the fear that even their best efforts might not be enough t
Ages 9–12
The Baby-Sitters Club Graphic Novels #17
Dawn on the Coast
Ann M. Martin
For the child feeling pulled between two homes or wondering where they truly fit in after a big family change.
Ages 8–12
Bear in the Air
Susan Meyers
For the child who has ever felt the heartache of losing a favorite toy and needs reassurance that love can lead the way
Ages 3–7
All About Grief
Lora-Ellen McKinney
For children navigating the heavy weight of loss, this gentle guide helps explain big feelings and provides practical wa
Ages 5–9
The Birchbark House #4
Chickadee
Louise Erdrich
For the child navigating the fear of being separated from family, this moving story explores the unbreakable bonds of si
Ages 8–12
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