Books About Adjusting To Change · 20 titles considered

The Best Adjusting To Change Books for Kids

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

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Pardon Me
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Our 10 Favorite Books About Adjusting To Change

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Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2012

Pardon Me

By Courtney Sheinmel, Jennifer A. Bell (Illustrator) · Book #3 in the Stella Batts series

A third-grader's quest for a new best friend takes unexpected turns at school.

160 pages· 14,252 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 394 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2020

The Total Eclipse of Nestor Lopez

A boy must stop a witch stealing animal powers during an eclipse.

282 pages· 45,716 words· Est. 6.5 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 2,034 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 12–15 · 2009

So Not Happening

By Jenny Jones · Book #1 in the A Charmed Life series

A socialite's life unravels in rural Oklahoma, uncovering hidden secrets.

330 pages· 83,296 words· Est. 7.5 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 4,433 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 6–8 · 2020

The Noisy Classroom

By Angela Shanté, Alison Hawkins (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the The Noisy Classroom series

A girl faces her fears of joining the noisy class. What surprises await her?

32 pages· 835 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud
5.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 113 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1981

The Berenstain Bears' Moving Day

A family of bears moves from their hillside cave to a new home in the valley.

32 pages· 876 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud
5.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 12,045 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2017

The Peculiar Incident on Shady Street

A haunted house hides a century-old secret. Can she uncover it?

304 pages· 56,295 words· Est. 8 hour read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 2,717 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 2014

The Mystery of the Gold Coin

By Harper Paris, Marcos Calo (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the Greetings from Somewhere series

A family embarks on a trip around the world, leaving their home and friends behind, and the twins must come to terms with their new life on the road.

128 pages· 4,682 words· Est. 37 min read-aloud
3.9/5 Goodreads · 624 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 5–7 · 1998

Henry and Mudge and Annie's Good Move

Annie's move brings nerves and surprises. Can Henry and Mudge ease her fears?

48 pages· 691 words· Est. 12 min read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 436 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2006

First Grade Stinks!

By Mary Ann Rodman, Beth Spiegel (Illustrator)

First grade isn't what Hayley expected. Can she find joy in the changes?

32 pages· 910 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud
3.9/5 Goodreads · 228 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2011

Neville

By Norton Juster, G. Brian Karas (Illustrator)

A boy discovers a creative way to make friends in a new neighborhood.

32 pages· 1,015 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud
4.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 1,066 ratings
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Adjusting To Change Picture Books

Illustrated read-alouds about adjusting to change for preschool and elementary-age readers.

Big Sisters Are the Best

Ages 2–5 · 2012

A toddler navigates the joys and challenges of becoming a big sister.

I Want to Go Home!

Ages 4–8 · 2006

A princess longs for her old home after moving to a new castle.

Bobo and the New Baby

Ages 4–8 · 2018

A dog's world is turned upside down by a new baby.

Peter's Chair

Ages 3–5 · 1967

A boy defends his cherished chair from being painted for his baby sister.

First Day Jitters

Ages 5–8 · 2000

A young girl struggles to adjust to a new school.

Later, Gator!

Ages 4–7 · 2016

Gator moves to a new place, unsure of making friends. Can he find his way?

Iris and Walter

2000

A new neighborhood holds unexpected friendship in a treehouse.

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Longer stories about adjusting to change for developing and independent readers.

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Minecraft #5

Ages 8–12 · 2021

A bullied boy joins a dangerous quest to explore a mysterious ocean monument.

Written in the Stars

Ages 8–12 · 2025

Summer camp love triangle sparks rivalry and unexpected twists.

Moving Day

Ages 5–7 · 2010

Katie's new house feels strange. Will it ever feel like home?

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