Books About Changes · 20 titles considered

The Best Changes Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about changes? 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.

Goodbye, Friend! Hello, Friend!
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2019

Goodbye, Friend! Hello, Friend!

By Cori Doerrfeld

A story about the cycle of goodbyes and hellos in life.

34 pages· 157 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
6.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 871 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2019

The Scarecrow

By Beth Ferry, Eric Fan (Illustrator), Terry Fan (Illustrator)

A scarecrow saves a crow, forming an unlikely bond. Can their friendship endure the seasons?

40 pages· 396 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
5.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.5/5 Goodreads · 2,241 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 3–8 · 2007

A Kiss Goodbye

Chester must leave his beloved home. Can a new place ever feel the same?

32 pages· 1,116 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud
5.4/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 341 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2021

Time Is a Flower

Discover time's mysteries through a child's eyes.

The New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award (2021)
56 pages· 327 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
4.3/5 Goodreads · 622 ratings
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Board Book · Ages 5–8 · 1987

A House for Hermit Crab

A crab discovers new friends and adventures await beyond the past.

32 pages· 1,354 words· Est. 11 min read-aloud
5.3/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 13,096 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2015

Little Tree

A tree clings to its leaves, fearing change. Will it let go and grow?

38 pages· 380 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
5.3/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 1,558 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2020

The Blue House

A father and son must leave their cherished home as their neighborhood transforms around them.

40 pages· 582 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
4.3/5 Goodreads · 1,615 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2020

Out of Nowhere

A beetle's quest to find a missing friend reveals a surprising transformation.

40 pages· 390 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
5.3/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 547 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2013

Mr Tiger Goes Wild

A tiger breaks free from societal norms.

48 pages· 184 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
4.2/5 Goodreads · 7,981 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 2–6 · 1994

Boomer's Big Day

By Mary Whyte (Illustrator)

A dog's world turns upside down on moving day. What's happening?

32 pages· 464 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
5.0/7 Bookroo experts·3.9/5 Goodreads · 174 ratings
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Changes Picture Books

Illustrated read-alouds about changes for preschool and elementary-age readers.

Alexander, Who's Not (Do You Hear Me? I Mean It!) Going to Move

Ages 5–8 · 1995

A boy refuses to move with his family, clinging to his beloved hometown life.

Yard Sale

Ages 3–7 · 2015

Callie's family must let go of their home and belongings. What truly makes a home?

When Spring Comes

Ages 3–7 · 2016

Witness winter's transformation into vibrant spring, where nature awakens and new life emerges.

The Berenstain Bears' New Baby

Ages 4–7 · 1974

A young bear outgrows his bed and gets a new one, just in time for a new baby to arrive.

Cat Knit

Ages 3–7 · 2016

Cat's friend Yarn changes after being taken away. Can Cat accept the new Yarn?

The Winter Visitors

Ages 4–8 · 2007

Who inhabits the cottage when summer ends and winter begins?

Dear Substitute

Ages 3–5 · 2018

A student faces unexpected changes with a quirky substitute teacher.

Sometimes People March

Ages 4–8 · 2020

People unite to march against injustice, standing together for change and hope.

Good Night, Peter

Ages 3–5 · 2018

Peter Rabbit seeks a room of his own. Can he find it?

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