Books About Absent Parents

The Best Absent Parents Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about absent parents? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

The Shortlist

Our 1 Favorite Books About Absent Parents

Tallahassee Higgins
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–12 · 1987

Tallahassee Higgins

Sent to live with relatives, a girl insists her mother will come back.

192 pages· 42,316 words· Est. 4.5 hour read
4.0 Goodreads · 780 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: Tallahassee Higgins's mother, Liz, has gone to California to chase a movie career, leaving Talley with her aunt and uncle in Maryland. Aunt Thelma says Liz is gone for good, but Talley is sure her mother will return. Failing sixth grade and called a liar at school, she clings to her hopes until she must face the truth about her mother and find where she belongs.