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$858
Chapter Book · Ages 9–13 · 2015
A Night Divided
A girl risks everything to escape East Berlin and reunite her divided family.
352 pages· 71,577 words· Est. 8 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 49,273 ratings
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Books About Separation · 63 titles considered
The Best Separation Books for Kids
By the Bookroo Editors
Looking for excellent children's books about separation? 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 10 Favorite Books About Separation
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$858
Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2018
Amal Unbound
By Aisha Saeed · Book #1 in the Amal Unbound series
A young girl's dream is shattered by a powerful family's control. Can she reclaim her freedom?
240 pages· 39,370 words· Est. 4.5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 19,046 ratings
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$1797
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2016
Pax
A boy defies war and distance to reunite with his fox.
278 pages· 49,714 words· Est. 7 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 66,682 ratings
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$674
Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 1994
Amber Brown Is Not a Crayon
Best friends face separation and conflict. Can they mend their bond before it's too late?
80 pages· 7,973 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.8/7 Bookroo experts·3.9/5 Goodreads · 5,755 ratings
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$1615
Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2015
Mama Seeton's Whistle
Can a mother's whistle bring her children back from afar?
40 pages· 947 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud
5.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 399 ratings
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$1597
Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2015
Maple & Willow Apart
Sisters find a creative way to stay connected despite being apart.
32 pages· 501 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
5.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 611 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 3–8 · 1993
The Kissing Hand
A young raccoon learns to cope with going to school for the first time.
30 pages· 457 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
5.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.5/5 Goodreads · 73,860 ratings
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$1697
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2017
Hello Goodbye Dog
By Maria Gianferrari, Patrice Barton (Illustrator)
A determined dog escapes to reunite with her girl at school.
40 pages· 518 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 1,016 ratings
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$1498
Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2017
Daddy Long Legs
By Nadine Brun-Cosme, Aurélie Guillerey (Illustrator)
What if Daddy can't pick Matthew up? Imaginative solutions abound.
26 pages
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 319 ratings
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$1697
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2021
The Elephant in the Room
A girl, a lottery winner, and a circus elephant find hope in unexpected friendships.
256 pages· 46,245 words· Est. 5 hour read
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 3,660 ratings
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Separation Picture Books
Illustrated read-alouds about separation for preschool and elementary-age readers.
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$1799
Red & Lulu
Ages 3–7 · 2017
A cardinal's journey to reunite with his love amidst Christmas magic.
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$695
I Promise I'll Find You
Ages 4–7 · 2005
A child lost, a promise to find them, a journey across worlds.
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$1799
Mama's Nightingale
Ages 4–8 · 2015
A child bridges separation with stories, hoping to reunite her family torn by immigration detention.
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$1899
Gittel's Journey
Ages 5–8 · 2019
A young girl faces a daunting journey alone when her mother's stopped at Ellis Island. Can she find her family with a blurred address?
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$1699
Mango Moon
Ages 4–8 · 2021
A family grapples with life after a father's deportation.
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$1899
Knock Knock
Ages 5–6 · 2013
A child's morning game with his father changes when the knock never comes.
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$1099
I Am Going!
Ages 4–8 · 2010
Piggie's departure threatens Gerald's perfect day. Can their friendship endure the change?
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$1899
Papa Brings Me the World
Ages 3–6 · 2020
A father travels the world, bringing home stories and treasures to his child.
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$995
Night Catch
Ages 4–8 · 2005
A soldier and his son play catch across the world using the North Star.
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$1799
Coming on Home Soon
Ages 5–8 · 2004
A girl and her grandma await a letter during wartime, hoping for Mama's return.
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$999
When I Miss You
Ages 4–8 · 2004
A young guinea pig learns to cope with missing her parents.
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$1899
Dinosaurs Divorce
Ages 4–7 · 1986
Navigate the challenges of divorce with understanding and resilience.
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Separation Chapter Books & Middle Grade
Longer stories about separation for developing and independent readers.
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$999
I Lived on Butterfly Hill
Ages 10–14 · 2014
A young girl's life is shattered by political upheaval, forcing her into exile and a quest for safety.
Graphic Nov.
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$1299
Parachute Kids
Ages 9–12 · 2023
A young Taiwanese girl navigates her new life in America, dealing with challenges in school, cultural differences, and her complicated relationship with her family
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$1999
Booked
Ages 10–12 · 2016
A soccer-loving boy faces family struggles, a bully, and first love, discovering the power of words along the way.
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$2180
Day of Tears
Ages 9–12 · 2005
A stormy auction tests humanity amidst slavery's darkest days.
Graphic Nov.
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$1899
A Tale of Two Sloths
Ages 6–9 · 2018
A sloth named Ernesto sets out on a journey to see every piece of the sky, meeting various creatures and having exciting adventures along the way
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$799
Piper Green and the Fairy Tree
Ages 7–9 · 2015
A young girl navigates the challenges of second grade while dealing with the absence of her older brother.
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$699
Waiting for the Magic
Ages 8–12 · 2011
A boy discovers unexpected family bonds through new pets after his father leaves.
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$1799
Son
Ages 12–17 · 2012
A mother defies a colorless world to find her stolen son, risking everything for love.
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$1699
Shooting the Moon
Ages 10–14 · 2008
A young girl discovers harsh truths about war and family through her brother's photos from Vietnam.
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$1799
Different
Ages 9–14 · 2022
Two siblings hide their identity in war-torn Spain, risking everything for a chance at freedom.
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$2599
Homesick Herbie
Ages 6–8 · 2015
A homesick terrier needs cheering up at Hound Hotel. Can Alfie and Alfreeda help?
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$999
Hettie and the London Blitz
Ages 8–12 · 2021
A London girl faces war's terror, seeking courage to survive the looming threat.